PhD Dentistry
Brief Introduction to the Program
PhD program at Shifa College of Dentistry is specially adapted to the multidisciplinary nature of oral health research. We offer PhD in basic medical/dental and clinical areas of Dentistry including research topics from: Oral Biology, Dental Materials, Community Dentistry, Forensic Odontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
In all developed countries, PhD is a mandatory requirement for higher academic positions in universities in both clinical and basic sciences in dentistry. By producing qualified well trained PhD dentists will not only bring the standards of dental education at par with the established global standards, and enhance the prestige of our country but will also help to address some of the common oral health problems in our country at a policy level.
This program will focus on basic and clinical dental topics across all dental specialties. Our curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary doctoral training in covering various topics and subjects of dentistry. Students will be trained in the fields of topics relevant to both basic and clinical dental problems, as well as in research skills. A major benefit of the program is to expand opportunities for students to carry out research in these areas.
This program of studies and research shall be called “Ph.D. Dentistry” degree program and will be assessed by coursework, a written dissertation and its oral defence. The program intends to impart research skills and specialist knowledge of Dentistry in general and in particular in its all-relevant specialties. It is suited to those who wish to pursue research at a level beyond that of an undergraduate degree and will give a good training in laboratory work and at community and population level in both quantitative and qualitative research.
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Events |
Dates/day |
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Online registration opens |
01 May 2023 |
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Last date to apply online |
21 May 2023 |
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Admission test |
30 May 2023 |
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05 June 2023 |
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Display of Merit lists |
23 June 2023 |
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Orientation and commencement of classes |
05 August 2023 |
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Selection Criteria |
Weightage |
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Entry test |
25% |
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Interview |
25% |
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Research proposal presentation |
50% |
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Total |
100% |
Shifa College of Dentistry offers Ph.D. degrees in Dentistry. When students apply for admission, they will have to select their research area according to their postgraduate qualification.
Please note that the application deadline for Fall 2023 admission is May 21,2023. All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their complete application as early as possible. Each application must be complete, application fee paid, and all supporting documents received in order to be considered for admission.
Eligibility Criteria
- Basic qualification: BDS/DDS/DMD
- Postgraduate qualification: MSc/M.Phil/Masters, FCPS/MCPS/FDSRCS/MOrth/ MFDSRCS
- Minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 3.75/ 5.00 or 60% for annually graded program
- Valid ETC/NTS/ GRE 60%.
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- Minimum cumulative score of 70% in university based subject test.
Note: Result awaiting candidates are eligible for provisional admission
Procedures
You must apply to the Shifa College of Dentistry PhD program via an online application.
Shifa College of Dentistry PhD Application
Choose apply online and then click on create account. All required documents can be uploaded after submitting the application but before the application deadline. These include:
- Official copy of transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal (Research Proposal Guidelines)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three solicited letters of recommendation
- A fee of 2,000 Rs will be charged by the Postgraduate program office for processing the completed application for admission.
Once your application fee is paid and the receipt uploaded, the application will be processed and available for review.
List of Core Courses (Mandatory)
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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DBST8003 |
Basic Biostatistics and research methodology |
3 |
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DRET8003 |
Research ethics, teaching and leadership |
3 |
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Candidates must choose 4 courses relevant to their research area from the following courses
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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DDEM8003 |
Current advances in dental biomaterials (Orthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Children Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Dental Materials) |
3 |
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DDEM8013 |
Advances in transparent Orthodontic wires (Dental Materials, Orthodontics) |
3 |
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DDEM8023 |
Recent advances in the development of antimicrobial and antifouling agents for dental applications (Dental Materials, Endodontics, Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology) |
3 |
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DDEM8033 |
Contemporary dental irrigation materials (Dental Materials, Endodontics) |
3 |
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DPER8003 |
Modern concepts of pathophysiology of periodontal diseases (Periodontology, Oral Biology, Oral Medicine, community Dentistry) |
3 |
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DPER8013 |
Current concepts in guided tissue/bone regeneration (GTR/GBR) in Periodontology (Periodontology, Dental Materials, Oral Biology) |
3 |
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DPER8023 |
Update on periodontal diseases and general health (Periodontology, Oral Medicine) |
3 |
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DORT8003 |
Controversies in Orthodontics (Orthodontics, Dental Materials, Children Dentistry) |
3 |
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DORT8013 |
Orthodontics – Periodontology interface (Orthodontics, Periodontology) |
3 |
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DORT8023 |
Orthodontics – Restorative interface (Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics) |
3 |
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DORT8033 |
Cleft lip and palate and craniofacial deformities (Orthodontics, Children Dentistry, Oral Biology) |
3 |
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DFOD8003 |
Advanced Forensic Dentistry in the digital era (Forensic Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral Biology) |
3 |
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DFOD8013 |
3-D and 4-D Occlusal prints in Forensic odontology (Forensic Dentistry, Oral Biology, Prosthodontics) |
3 |
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DFOD8023 |
Fingerprints and occlusal prints sexual dimorphism (Forensic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral Biology) |
3 |
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DORB8003 |
Progressive Oral Biology (Oral Biology, Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics) |
3 |
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DORB8013 |
Oral swabs for soft tissues and oral fluids (Oral Biology, Forensic Dentistry) |
3 |
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DCOD8003 |
Paradigm shift in Community Dentistry (Community Dentistry, Children Dentistry, Operative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontology) |
3 |
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DCOD8013 |
Topical oral tobacco uses and its effects on oral health (Community Dentistry, Periodontology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery) |
3 |
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DCOD8023 |
Standards of oral health education in general Pakistani population (Community Dentistry) |
3 |
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DOMR8003 |
Futuristic techniques in imaging / radiology of facial region (Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) |
3 |
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DOMR8013 |
Applications of radiology in Forensic dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Forensic Dentistry) |
3 |
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DOMR8023 |
Physics of radiology (Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology) |
3 |
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DPRO8003 |
Dental prosthetics for complex dental and facial matters (Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry, Oral Biology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery) |
3 |
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DPRO8013 |
Advanced retention mechanisms in Prosthodontics (Prosthodontics) |
3 |
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DPRO8023 |
Alveolar ridge changes (Prosthodontics, Oral Biology) |
3 |
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DEND8003 |
Modern approach to dental pain management and complex root canal treatment (Endodontics, Operative Dentistry, Children Dentistry) |
3 |
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DEND8013 |
Single visit vs multiple visits and re-treatment RCT (Endodontics) |
3 |
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DEND8023 |
Conventional vs modern approaches to RCT (Endodontics) |
3 |
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DCHD8003 |
Current trends in dental care of children (Children Dentistry, Orthodontics) |
3 |
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DCHD8013 |
Inhalation sedation and general anaesthesia in children (Children Dentistry) |
3 |
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DCHD8023 |
Prediction tables for malocclusions (Children Dentistry) |
3 |
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DOMS8003 |
Contemporary concepts in oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Radiology) |
3 |
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DOMS8013 |
Update on Oral cancer (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) |
3 |
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DOMS8023 |
Recent trends in TMJ treatment (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics) |
3 |
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DOMP8003 |
Advanced Oral Maxillofacial Pathology in the digital era (Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral Radiology) |
3 |
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DOMP8013 |
Biomarkers in Oral Maxillofacial cancers (Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Biology) |
3 |
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DOMP8023 |
Role of artificial intelligence in diagnostic Oral Maxillofacial Pathology (Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Maxillofacial Surgery) |
3 |
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DOMP8033 |
Chemokine receptors in inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic diseases (Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Biology) |
3 |
*Additional and non-credited seminars-based courses may be offered to enhance the research skills of learners.
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Codes |
Description |
Credit Hrs. |
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DDRW9006 |
Research Work
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6 |
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DDRW9016 |
6 |
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DDRW9026 |
6 |
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DDRW9036 |
6 |
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DDRW9044 |
Publications |
4 |
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DDRW9052 |
Open Defence / Seminar |
2 |
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To be assessed by DRAC** through biannual progress reports |
30 |
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**Departmental Research Advisory Committee
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Program Summary |
Credit Hours |
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PhD Program |
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First Semester |
9 |
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Second Semester |
9 |
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Total Course Work |
18 |
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Third and Fourth Semester |
12 |
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Fifth and Sixth Semester |
18 |
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Total Research |
30 |
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Total Credit Hours |
48 |
Mandatory requirements
- 18 credit hours for course work
- Comprehensive examination
- Biannual progress reports
- Thesis on Research work and foreign evaluation
- Open Defence/ Seminar
- At least one publication from PhD research work (in H.E.C. recognized ‘X’ category journal or in ‘W’ category journal)
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Professor Dr. Anwar Ali Shah
Ph.D (Sheffield), FDS(Orth)RCS (Eng), MOrth (Eng), FFDRCSIOrth (Ireland), BDS (Pak)
Dr. Saba Omer Khan
PhD (USA), MS (USA), BDS(Pak)
Dr. Muhammad Khan Asif
PhD (Malaya), MS (Malaya), CHPE (Pak), BDS (Pak)
Visiting Faculty
Professor Dr. Khaled Khalaf
Ph.D (Sheffield), FDS(Orth)RCS (Eng), FFDRCSI Orth (Ireland), MOrth (Eng), MFDSRCS (Edinburgh), FFDT RCS( UK), FHEA(UK), CASAP (UK), LDS (UK)
Professor Dr. Syed Ali Khurram
Ph.D (Sheffield), MSc (London), BDS (Pak), FDSRCS (England), MFDS-RCS (UK), CiLT (Sheffield-UK), FHEA (UK), FRC Path (UK)
Professor Dr. Phrabhakaran KN Nambiar
FFOMP (UK), PG Diploma in Maxillofacial Radiology (South Africa), MSC-Forensic Odontology (Australia), BDS (Australia)
Professor Dr. Abdul Samad Khan
Ph.D (UK), FHEA (UK), MSc-DM (UK), Certificate of Orthodontics (UK), BDS(Pak)
Professor Dr. Riaz Yar
M.Phil, BDS (Liverpool), MFDSRCS (Edinburgh), DPDS (Bristol Uni), FDS RCS (Edinburgh), MPros Dent RCS (Edinburgh), Diploma Dent RCS (Edinburgh), Specialist Dentist in TMD (Manchester), PhD (scholar)
Professor Dr. Norliza Binti Ibrahim
Ph.D (UK), MSc (UK), DDS (Indonesia)
Who to contact
To speak with someone in more detail about Shifa College of Dentistry and the PhD program, please contact Prof. Anwar Ali Shah, Dr. Saba Omer Khan, Dr. Muhammad Khan Asif, or Hira Bhatti in the Division of Academic Programs
