Master of Science in Digital Dentistry (Dental Surgery)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
Digital workflow modalities are revolutionizing the field of dentistry. Digital dentistry allows for planning the whole treatment and actually treating the patient using fully digital workflows. For instance, instead of using expensive impression materials, patients can have their dental arches scanned by means of an intraoral scanner, from which restorations and other treatment devices can be digitally designed and either 3D-printed or milled by using CAD-CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing) technologies.With such technologic methodologies, a three-dimensional (3D) virtual patient can be created for diagnosing and simulating an entire treatment plan noninvasively. Furthermore, digital workflow allows for sharing treatment plan data immediately with other professionals via network- communication tools. These, in turn, help achieving the patient expectations.The programme teaches the theoretical and scientific foundation of the field of digital dentistry, and will also become skillful in clinical and laboratorial practice within the professional environment of the teaching clinics. Digital workflow modalities are revolutionizing the field of dentistry. Digital dentistry allows for planning the whole treatment and actually treating the patient using fully digital workflows. For instance, instead of using expensive impression materials, patients can have their dental arches scanned by means of an intraoral scanner, from which restorations and other treatment devices can be digitally designed and either 3D-printed or milled by using CAD-CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing) technologies. With such technologic methodologies, a three-dimensional (3D) virtual patient can be created for diagnosing and simulating an entire treatment plan noninvasively. Furthermore, digital workflow allows for sharing treatment plan data immediately with other professionals via network- communication tools. These, in turn, help achieving the patient expe
Career Opportunities
The aforementioned skills will all lead to the development of your professional career within the public and private sector locally and abroad. The opportunity to teach undergraduate students will likewise prepare you with skills to a future academic career in the field. The Master of Science in Digital Dentistry also provides you with the opportunity to progress to a Doctorate Degree.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year and Summer Semester DSG5060 Clinical Practice for Dental Surgery 1 10 ECTS Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) DNS5200 Digital Dentistry 1: Introduction to Digital Imaging 5 ECTS DSG5026 Seminars in Dental Sciences 1 5 ECTS DSG5028 Directed Studies in Dental Sciences 10 ECTS DSG5100 Digital Dental Laboratory Techniques 5 ECTS LIN5063 Academic Reading, Writing and Speaking in English for Postgraduates 5 ECTS ORC5002 Oral Rehabilitation 5 ECTS ORC5004 Clinical Governance and Ethical Issues in Oral Health Services 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) DNS5020 Research Methods in Applied Dental Sciences 10 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits Year 2 Year and Summer Semester Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) DSG5050 Clinical Practice for Dental Surgery 2 10 ECTS Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) DNS5300 Digital Dentistry 2: Advanced Methods in Digital Dentistry 5 ECTS DSG5030 Seminars in Dental Sciences 2 5 ECTS DSG5200 Dissertation 40 ECTS Requirement for successful completion of Year 2: 60 ECTS credits. Requirement for the award of Master of Science in Digital Dentistry (Dental Surgery): 120 ECTS credits. This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Digital Dentistry - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Dental Surgery.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications The Degree of Master of Dental Surgery awarded from July 2018 onwards or the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery obtained with at least Second Class Honours or better, if awarded prior to July 2018. The admission of applicants may be made conditional on the result of an interview. The Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a first cycle degree, if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and a minimum of ten years' documented professional experience, that together are deemed to be comparable to the qualification indicated above. Such applicants shall be required to demonstrate the learning achieved through prior experience and qualifications through the evaluation procedures established by the University Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL). The admission of applicants referred to in this paragraph, may be made subject to those conditions that the Faculty Admissions Committee may impose to address any lacunae in the applicants' academic preparation. Conditions imposed may include the satisfactory completion of a preparatory programme, or the requirement to follow and pass supplementary study-units, up to a maximum of 12 ECTS credits, in addition to the programme of study. Notes and any other requirements The maximum number of students that can be admitted into the course is 2 students. Prior to enrolling for the Course, accepted applicants are required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is consid
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Annual Tuition Fees: €13,400 + Annual Bench Fees: €5,000 + Study-Trip Fee: €1,000 Yr 1: €13,400 + €5,000 = €18,400 Yr 2: €13,400 + €5,000 + €1,000 = €19,400 You are viewing the fees
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
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