Degree in Dentistry Madrid

Get ready to take care of your patients' dental health and smile with innovative training, becoming a future-thinking professional.

Dentistry Degree

The bachelor of Dentistry at Universidad Europea is a five-year programme designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to launch successful careers in the field of oral health. If you choose to study dentistry in Spain with us, you will be able to assess, diagnose and treat patients’ needs.

Throughout your dentistry degree, which comprises 300 ECTS, and takes place at our campus in Villaviciosa de Odón, you will complete internships and have access to world-class facilities such as the simulated hospital, allowing you to gain real experience of the workplace before you even graduate.

Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid

Campus-based	English , Spanish
Villaviciosa de Odón	5 Years, 300 ECTS
Start: 15 sep. 2025	School of Biomedical and Health Sciences - Madrid

Why study dentistry in English?

High-quality facilites

Complete your training in our Simulated Hospital, a safe environment where you will learn to face multiple life-like simulated clinical scenarios and learn to interact with other healthcare students.

Universidad Europea offers you a range of laboratories and simulation rooms that are equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies so that you can fully benefit from our innovative academic model.

Advanced Technology

Train your skills and abilities in medium- and high-fidelity dental simulation laboratories and the leading virtual reality simulation classroom in Spain.

During clinical preparation, you will be trained in the latest trends and techniques in the field of dentistry. Using the most advanced technological resources, and with the support of professors with vast clinical experience, you will diagnose and carry out comprehensive treatment for your patients, offering them the highest quality care.

Practice in our clinics

From your fourth academic year onwards, a large part of your training is carried out in our University Dental Clinics. You will treat real patients clocking nearly 1,000 practice hours.

Pioneering evaluation system

As part of your training, you will assess your competencies with the Structured Objective Clinical Assessment, a pioneering platform in Spain.

Accreditations and certifications

U-Ranking 2020 from the BBVA Foundation and Ivie

We are NUMBER ONE in the Community of Madrid in teaching excellence, according to the U-Ranking 2020 from the BBVA Foundation and Ivie.

The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021, an international evaluation ranking, places Universidad Europea de Madrid in the top 5 nationally, occupying the second position among the best private universities in Spain, especially in the area of "Clinical and Health" and the third best private university nationally in "scientific citations".

A study plan designed based on the needs of the professional sector

The Bachelor’s in Dentistry at UEM is characterised by innovative teaching methodologies. These include the integration of foundational subjects, advanced simulation, complex scenarios in our simulation booths that mimic real life, as well as simulators with haptic technology and virtual reality. While our high-quality pre-clinical training is vital, clinical training in real-world settings is crucial to developing future professionals. Our University has two clinics where our students will perform 900 clinical hours on real patients. Both of our clinics are equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies. Our faculty is made up of qualified and prestigious clinicians and researchers with deep connections to the dental industry. Students are guided by professor as they receive individualised training and feedback to help them understand their progress.

Study Plan structure

Programa de estudios

PRIMER CURSO

Materia	ECTS	Tipo	Idioma de impartición
Anatomy and Physiology of the human body I	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)
Cellular Biology and Human Genetics	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)
Epidemiology, Public Health and Applied Biostatistics	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)
Anthropology and History of Dentistry	3	BASICA	Inglés (en)
Documentation and Introduction to Research Methodology in Dentistry	3	BASICA	Inglés (en)
Modern language	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body II	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)
Biochemistry	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)
General Microbiology and Immunology	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Introduction to the Clinic	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Psychology and Communication Skills	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)

SEGUNDO CURSO

Materia	ECTS	Tipo	Idioma de impartición
Biomaterials and Instrumentation	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Head and Neck Anatomy	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)
APPLIED Surgical Medical Pathology I	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
General Semiology and Physiopathology I	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Periodontics	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
General Pharmacology. Human Nutrition. Anesthesia and Reanimation	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Physiology of the Stomatognathic System	6	BASICA	Inglés (en)
APPLIED Surgical Medical Pathology II	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
General Semiology and Physiopathology II	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Diagnostics in Dentistry	3	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Normal and Pathological Occlusion	3	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)

TERCER CURSO

Materia	ECTS	Tipo	Idioma de impartición
Pediatric Dentistry I	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Orthodontics I	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
ORAL Surgical Medical Pathology I	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Stomatology Prosthesis I	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Orthodontics II	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
ORAL Surgical Medical Pathology II	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Stomatology Prosthesis II	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Pediatric Dentistry II	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Dental Therapy II	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Dental Therapy I	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)

CUARTO CURSO

Materia	ECTS	Tipo	Idioma de impartición
Stomatology Prosthesis III	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Advanced Periodontics	4	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
ORAL Surgical Medical Pathology III	4	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Introduction to Clinical Practice on Adults	8	OBLIGATORIA	Español (es)
Pediatric Dentistry III	3	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Orthodontics III	3	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Introduction to Clinical Practice on Children	4	OBLIGATORIA	Español (es)
Preventive Dentistry	4	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
ORAL Surgical Medical Pathology IV	4	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Orthodontics IV	3	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Pediatric Dentistry IV	3	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Stomatology Prosthesis IV	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Dental Therapy III	4	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Dental Therapy IV	4	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)

QUINTO CURSO

Materia	ECTS	Tipo	Idioma de impartición
Practicum	24	OBLIGATORIA	Español (es)
Community Dentistry and Oral Public Health	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Integrated Clinic for Special Patients	4	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Graduation Project	6	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Professionalism	4	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Radioprotection	2	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Medical Emergencies in the Dental Clinic	3	OBLIGATORIA	Inglés (en)
Advanced Modern Language	3	OPTATIVA	Inglés (en)
Advanced Dental Implantology	3	OPTATIVA	Inglés (en)
University Activities	6	OPTATIVA	Inglés (en)
Ergonomics and Organization of the Dental Clinic	3	OPTATIVA	Inglés (en)
Occupational Risks	3	OPTATIVA	Inglés (en)
Anomalies and Malformations of Bucofacial	3	OPTATIVA	Español (es)

First year

In the first academic year, students will come into contact with basic sciences subjects that are fundamental to the training of all healthcare professionals. Our methodology is unique, with each subject completely integrated to the rest of the curriculum. Students will also be introduced to dental specialties through the Introduction to the Dental Clinic, where they will begin pre-clinical training.

Second academic year

In the second academic year, you will acquire knowledge in medical pathologies and study purely dental subjects, such as biomaterials, where you will learn the main materials and their use in the profession. In addition, during Diagnosis in Dentistry, you will learn the different radiological techniques and their application, and study Occlusion and Periodontics.

Third year

In the third academic year, you will acquire all the competencies of the different dental specialties, working in pre-clinical practices, advanced simulation environments and using virtual reality simulation and haptic technology. Learning in these settings will empower students to experience clinical training and real patient care.

Fourth year

In the fourth academic year, you will continue your theoretical training in the different areas of dentistry and will continue your clinical training by performing 300 practice hours on real patients. You will be supervised at all times by your professor to ensure the correct clinical care of patients.

Fifth year

In the fifth academic year, you will perform 600 clinical hours on real patients, carrying out all kinds of dental treatments. In this year, you will also carry out your final project, where you will apply and develop the training you have received to generate a personal project under supervision.

Internship

Internships are a key component of your training. Acquiring experience after what you have learnt in your degree is the best way to enter the employment market. There are two types of internships: curricular—which are included in your study plan—and extracurricular—which you can do on a voluntary basis.

In order to complete curricular internships in companies, you will need to have 50% of the credits approved and to register the subject before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship coordinator, and interim and final reports are prepared for evaluation.

If you want to take your work experience to the next level before finishing your university education, you can pursue an extracurricular internship. You can do them in any academic year, but keep in mind that internships are a formative complement to your studies; therefore, the more knowledge you have acquired throughout your studies, the more you will benefit from the internship experience.

Degree competencies

Basic competencies

CB1 – Students possess the required knowledge and understanding that provides a basis or springboard for originality in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB2 – Students can apply the knowledge they have acquired and are able to solve problems in any new or unfamiliar situation which may arise within a broader or multidisciplinary context relating to their area of study.
CB3 – When faced with the difficulty of making tough decisions, students can apply what they know, and, when information is limited, they must take into account and apply the social and ethical responsibilities associated to the situation.
CB4 – Students can communicate their conclusions—and the knowledge and rationale behind them—to audiences who may be both specialised and non-specialised in the area. They must be able to do so in a clear and unambiguous manner.
CB5 – Students must possess the necessary learning skills that will enable them to continue to study in a self-directed, autonomous way.

Cross-disciplinary competencies

CT1 – Autonomous learning: Students are in the driving seat of their development, choosing the paths, strategies, tools and schedule they consider most effective in autonomous learning and implementing what they have learned. Ultimately, the autonomous student selects the best strategies to achieve their learning objectives.
CT2 – Self-reliance: Ability to assess one’s own results, performance and capabilities with the inner conviction that we are capable of handling challenges we are faced with.
CT3 – Ability to adapt to new situations: Being able to work under various conditions, with diverse people and in different groups. This involves assessing and understanding different points of view and adapting one’s own approach, depending on the situation.
CT4 – Analysis and synthesis capacity: Analysis is the ability to break down complex situations into their constituent parts, while also evaluating other alternatives and perspectives in order to find optimal solutions. Synthesis seeks to reduce complexity in order to better understand it and/or solve problems.
CT5 – Ability to apply knowledge in practice: Ability to use the knowledge acquired in the academic field in situations as close as possible to the reality of the profession for which they are being trained. This may be through relating theoretical foundations with their application to real daily problems, addressing problems and situations related to professional activities and solving real issues and/or problems.
CT6 – Verbal and written communication: Communication is the process by which we transmit and receive data, ideas, opinions and attitudes to transmit meaning, understanding and plans of action. Verbal communication is through words and gestures and, written communication through writing and/or visual support.
CT7 – Awareness of ethical values: Ability to think and act according to universal principles based on human values aimed at assisting their full development in addition to their commitment to certain social values.
CT8 – Information management: Ability to search, select, analyse and integrate information from diverse sources.
CT9 – Interpersonal relationship skills: Ability to relate positively to other people by verbal and non-verbal means through assertive communication—meaning the ability to express or convey what you want, think or feel without upsetting, attacking or hurting the feelings of the other person.
CT10 – Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit: Preference for assuming and carrying out activities. Ability to undertake difficult or random actions with resolution. Ability to anticipate problems, propose improvements and persevere in achieving them.
CT11 – Planning and time management: The process of setting goals and choosing the means to achieve those goals using time and resources effectively.
CT12 – Critical reasoning: Ability to analyse an idea, phenomenon or situation from different perspectives and take an approach based on rigorous and argued objectivity rather than intuition.
CT12 – Problem-solving: Ability to find a solution to a confusing issue or a complicated situation without a pre-defined solution, which makes it more difficult to solve.
CT14 – Innovation and creativity: Ability to propose and develop new and original solutions that add value to problems posed, even in areas other than the problem itself.
CT15 – Responsibility: Commitment to yourself and others when performing a task and trying to achieve a set of objectives within the learning process. Existing capacity in every subject to recognise and accept the consequences of a freely performed act.
CT16 – Decision-making: The process by which a choice is made between alternatives, or ways to solve different situations or problems.
CT17 – Teamwork: Ability to integrate and actively collaborate with other people, areas and/or organisations to achieve common objectives.
CT18 – Use of information and communication technologies (ICT): Ability to effectively use information and communication technologies as a tool for searching, processing and storing information, as well as for developing communication skills.

Specific competencies

A. Professional values, attitudes and ethical behaviours.
- CE1. Students understand the essential elements of the dental profession, including ethical principles and legal responsibilities.
- CE2. Students understand the importance of such principles for the benefit of the patient, society and profession, paying particular attention to professional confidentiality.
- CE3. Students know how to identify patient concerns and expectations, as well as communicate effectively and clearly—both written and verbally—with patients, family members, the media and other professionals.
- CE4. Students understand and recognise the social and psychological aspects relevant to the treatment of patients.
- CE5. Students know how to apply the principles of anxiety and stress management to oneself, patients and other members of the dental team.
- CE6. Students understand the importance of developing a professional practice with respect to the patient's autonomy, beliefs and culture.
- CE7. Students autonomously learn new knowledge and techniques, and are personally motivated to maintain high qualities.
- CE8. Students know how to share information with other healthcare professionals and work as a team.
- CE9. Students understand the importance of maintaining and using patient records for further analysis, while preserving data confidentiality.
- CE10. Students understand and are able to identify psychological and physical problems derived from gender-based violence in order to prevent, detect, assist and rehabilitate victims.
B. The scientific foundations of dentistry. Acquisition and critical evaluation of information.
- CE11. Students understand the basic biomedical sciences on which dentistry is based to ensure proper dental treatment.
- CE12. Students understand and recognise the normal structure and function of the stomatognathic system, at the molecular, cellular, tissue and organic level, at different stages of life.
- CE13. Students understand and recognise biomaterials sciences that are essential for dental practice as well as the immediate management of possible allergies to them.
- CE14. Students know the general processes of disease, including infection, inflammation, immune system disturbances, degeneration, neoplasm, metabolic alterations, and genetic disorders.
- CE15. Students are familiar with the general pathological characteristics of diseases and disorders that affect organic systems, specifically those that have oral repercussions.
- CE16. Students understand the fundamentals of action, indications and efficacy of drugs and other therapeutic interventions, as well as their contraindications, interactions, systemic effects and impact on other organs, based on available scientific evidence.
- CE17. Students can understand and recognise the principles of ergonomics and safety at work—including cross-infection control, radiological protection, and occupational and biological diseases.
- CE18. Students are able to critically evaluate and understand how to use clinical and biomedical information in order to obtain, organise, interpret and communicate scientific and health information.
- CE19. Students understand the scientific method and are able to critically value established knowledge and new information. Students can formulate hypotheses, collect and critically assess information for problem-solving while following the scientific method.
C. Clinical Skills: Diagnosis, prognosis and planning of dental treatment.
- CE20. Students can obtain and develop a medical history that contains all the relevant information.
- CE21. Students can perform a complete oral examination, including appropriate additional X-ray and examination tests, as well as obtaining appropriate clinical references.
- CE22. Students are able to develop an initial diagnostic judgement and establish a reasoned diagnostic strategy, being competent in the recognition of situations that require urgent dental care.
- CE23. Students can establish diagnosis, prognosis and adequate therapeutic planning in all clinical areas of dentistry. This includes being competent in the diagnosis, prognosis and elaboration of the dental treatment plan of a patient requiring special care, including medically compromised patients—such as diabetics, hypertensive patients, immunocompromised patients, anticoagulated patients, among others—and patients with disabilities. BOE No. 174, Saturday, 19 July 2008, 31689.
- CE24. Students can recognise life-threatening situations and know how to perform basic life support maneuvers.
D. Clinical Skills: Dental therapeutics.
- CE25. Students can apply the basic treatment of the most common oral pathology in patients of all ages. Therapeutic procedures should be based on the concept of minimal invasion and a comprehensive and integrated approach to oral treatment.
- CE26. Students know how to plan and perform multidisciplinary, sequential and integrated dental treatments of limited complexity on patients of all ages and conditions, including patients who require special care.
- CE27. Students can plan and propose the appropriate preventive measures for each clinical situation.
- CE28. Students gain clinical experience under proper supervision.
E. Public healthcare and healthcare systems.
- CE29. Students can recognise the determinants of oral health in the population, both genetic and lifestyle dependent such as demographic, environmental, social, economic, psychological and cultural factors.
- CE30. Students recognise the role of the dentist in the prevention and protection of actions against oral diseases, as well as in the maintenance and promotion of health, both at the individual and community level.
- CE31. Students understand the National Health System, as well as the basic aspects of health legislation, clinical management and the proper use of health resources, acknowledging the importance of this role.

Employability

Career opportunities. Bachelor’s in Dentistry.

After pursuing a degree in dentistry, it’s time to enter the working world. A regulated profession The dentistry profession is regulated and governed by legislation in accordance with Article 12.9 of Royal Decree 1393/2007 which establishes the requirements for official university teachings and determines that dentists must possess the corresponding official degree obtained in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Government in the Council of Ministers Agreement of 8 February 2008, published in the Official State Gazette. The official degree of dentistry gives access to a single profile, a dentist, who can subsequently channel their professional life towards teaching, research, management, public or private healthcare, either as a self-employed or employed professional.

Health area

Free exercise of the profession, that is, being a self-employed dentist, setting up your own dental clinic, or working alongside other autonomous workers.
Primary and dependent hospital care providing dental services of the Regional Health System, private clinics and hospitals, health insurance companies, among others.
Pharmaceutical and dental industry.

Education field

Prevention campaigns in secondary schools and university education.
Teacher in public and private centres.
Teacher in hospitals.
Teacher in NGOs dedicated to dental health.

Other areas

Research.
Prisons, and legal and forensic dentistry.

Admissions

Start your future at Universidad Europea

You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.

Admission exams

Start your admission process by calling +34 917407272 or request information and our advisors will contact you.

Place reservation

Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.

Enrollment

Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.

Scholarships and financial aid

We want to help you. If you want to study at the Universidad Europea, you will have at your disposal a wide selection of own and official scholarships.

Credit recognition and transfers

You don’t have to stick with something you don’t like. That’s why we’ve designed specific plans for credit recognition and transfers.

Request your online credit recognition review, transfer your academic file and start studying at Universidad Europea.

Profile for prospective students and how to access this degree

Dental students should be oriented to the field of healthcare sciences. It is important that you understand the importance of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and their impact on overall health. You must be highly aware of ethical values, and maintain a high level of responsibility as well as the ability to communicate with patients and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

It is important that you have a basic knowledge of chemistry and biology, manual skills, visual acuity and psychomotor coordination to enable you to learn the techniques needed to offer patients high-quality dental care. You must also have a predisposition to personal interactions in order to communicate effectively with patients and other professionals.

It is important that you have a critical mindset that allows you to analyse your own work and the reasons for error and, on the other hand, the commercial value of new techniques and devices in such a way as to differentiate between those that are useful and superfluous.

Entrance exams:

High school diploma and university entrance exam.
Vocational Training, Advanced Vocational Training or FP2. Academic certificates may be requested as proof.
If over the age of 25 and 45 years old, proof of passing the entrance exams.
University studies initiated or completed with the corresponding accreditation.

Places for incoming students

220

Admissions process

Places are limited and in high demand. For this reason, we have established a specific selection process in order to fairly identify each student’s potential and motivation for academic and professional excellence.

By clicking on this link, you will find detailed the admission process for the Bachelor’s in Dentistry corresponding to the 2020/2021 academic year.

Faculty

The faculty on this master's has 58,23% of doctors

Our teaching staff

Jesús Fernández
Orthodontics
Rafael Gómez Font
Oral Surgical Medical Pathology
María Luisa Somacarrera Pérez
Oral Surgical Medical Pathology
Jaime Jimenéz García
Implantology
José Santos Carrillo Baracaldo
Ergonomics
Carmen Benito
Restorative Dentistry
Rafael Cisneros Cabello
Restorative Dentistry
Mónica Miegimolle
Pediatric Practice
Gleyvis Coro
Simulation

Academic quality

Universidad Europea is renowned for its academic excellence and has been recognised worldwide with awards as prestigious as the European Seal of Excellence 500+, QualiCert certification, and the Madrid Excellence award. In the international accreditation rating, QS Stars, Universidad Europea has obtained a total of four stars out of five. This external accreditation system determines the level of excellence achieved by universities in several areas. Universidad Europea has achieved the maximum score of five stars in employability, teaching, facilities and social responsibility.

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Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)

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Monitoring of the degree quality

CCT members

Vice-dean
Department director
Degree coordinator
Academic coordinators
Professors (TFG/Practices/Other)
Students
Quality representative

Major degree improvements

Increasing the number of hours of simulation at the Hospital and Smart Lab
Exam schedules

Process results and link to RUCT

Process results

Link to RUCT

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University regulations

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Student services

Frequently Asked Questions

How many years is a dentistry degree?

The dentistry degree at Universidad Europea is a five-year programme that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to enjoy a career in the field of oral health. The degree in dentistry has a total of 300 ECTS, with some subjects compulsory and other elective. Over the course of the degree, students will cover a range of topics, enabling them to choose which area of dentistry they would potentially like to specialise in once they complete their studies. Examples of subjects include:

Anthropology and History of Dentistry
General Microbiology and Immunology
Diagnostics in Dentistry
Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry

What are the requirements to study dentistry?

There are a number of access routes to the degree in Dentistry. These include:

Bachelor's degree.
UNED credential. Certain foreign bachelor's degrees or European bachelor's degree.
International bachelor's degree (IB).
Access for over 25 years of age.
Access for over 45 years old.
Recognition of studies

Is dentistry a good career for the future?

Dentistry is a good career for the future for many reasons. Some of the main reasons why people choose to study a dentistry dentree are:

It produces personal gratification
It allows you to help patients recover their health
It is well paid
There is little unemployment
It is a profession valued by society
It allows you to undertake and develop your own business

Where can I study dentistry?

You can study your degree in dentistry at Universidad Europea in Madrid. We are one of the leading private universities in Spain, and have more than 25 years of experience in training young people to develop the skills and abilities necessary to become leaders in whatever sector they choose.

If you choose to study your bsc in dentistry at Universidead Europea, you will follow an academic model based on experiential learning. That means from day one you will be able to take part in real cases in clinical settings. Throughout your programme you will complete internships and work placements at dental pratices across Madrid. In addition, you will learn at our similulated hospital on campus, allowing to to further develop you dentistry skills.

Dentistry Degree

Why study dentistry in English?

Accreditations and certifications

A study plan designed based on the needs of the professional sector

Study Plan structure

Programa de estudios

First year

Second academic year

Third year

Fourth year

Fifth year

Internship

Employability

Career opportunities. Bachelor’s in Dentistry.

Health area

Education field

Other areas

Admissions

Admission exams

Place reservation

Enrollment

Profile for prospective students and how to access this degree

Places for incoming students

Admissions process

Faculty

Our teaching staff

Academic quality

Frequently Asked Questions

How many years is a dentistry degree?

What are the requirements to study dentistry?

Is dentistry a good career for the future?

Where can I study dentistry?

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