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    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. 

    Application Process

    Events

    Dates/day

    Online registration opens

    01 May 2023

    Last date to apply online

    21 May 2023

    Admission test

    30 May 2023

    Research proposal presentation & Interviews

    05 June 2023

    Display of Merit lists

    23 June 2023

    Orientation and commencement of classes

    05 August 2023

    Selection Criteria

    Weightage

    Entry test

    25%

    Interview

    25%

    Research proposal presentation

    50%

    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%.
    • OR
    • 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:

    • 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.

    PhD Dentistry Curriculum

    List of Core Courses (Mandatory)

    Course Code

    Course Title

    Credit Hours

    DBST8003

    Basic Biostatistics and research methodology

    3

    DRET8003

    Research ethics, teaching and leadership

    3

     

    Candidates must choose 4 courses relevant to their research area from the following courses

     

    Course Code

    Course Title

    Credit Hours

    DDEM8003

    Current advances in dental biomaterials (Orthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Children Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Dental Materials)

    3

    DDEM8013

    Advances in transparent Orthodontic wires (Dental Materials, Orthodontics)

    3

    DDEM8023

    Recent advances in the development of antimicrobial and antifouling agents for dental applications (Dental Materials, Endodontics, Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology)

    3

    DDEM8033

    Contemporary dental irrigation materials (Dental Materials, Endodontics)

    3

    DPER8003

    Modern concepts of pathophysiology of periodontal diseases (Periodontology, Oral Biology, Oral Medicine, community Dentistry)

    3

    DPER8013

    Current concepts in guided tissue/bone regeneration (GTR/GBR) in Periodontology (Periodontology, Dental Materials, Oral Biology)

    3

    DPER8023

    Update on periodontal diseases and general health (Periodontology, Oral Medicine)

    3

    DORT8003

    Controversies in Orthodontics (Orthodontics, Dental Materials, Children Dentistry)

    3

    DORT8013

    Orthodontics – Periodontology interface (Orthodontics, Periodontology)

    3

    DORT8023

    Orthodontics – Restorative interface (Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics)

    3

    DORT8033

    Cleft lip and palate and craniofacial deformities (Orthodontics, Children Dentistry, Oral Biology)

    3

    DFOD8003

    Advanced Forensic Dentistry in the digital era (Forensic Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral Biology)

    3

    DFOD8013

    3-D and 4-D Occlusal prints in Forensic odontology (Forensic Dentistry, Oral Biology, Prosthodontics)

    3

    DFOD8023

    Fingerprints and occlusal prints sexual dimorphism (Forensic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral Biology)

    3

    DORB8003

    Progressive Oral Biology (Oral Biology, Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics)

    3

    DORB8013

    Oral swabs for soft tissues and oral fluids (Oral Biology, Forensic Dentistry)

    3

    DCOD8003

    Paradigm shift in Community Dentistry (Community Dentistry, Children Dentistry, Operative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontology)

    3

    DCOD8013

    Topical oral tobacco uses and its effects on oral health (Community Dentistry, Periodontology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery)

    3

    DCOD8023

    Standards of oral health education in general Pakistani population (Community Dentistry)

    3

    DOMR8003

    Futuristic techniques in imaging / radiology of facial region (Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

    3

    DOMR8013

    Applications of radiology in Forensic dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Forensic Dentistry)

    3

    DOMR8023

    Physics of radiology (Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology)

    3

    DPRO8003

    Dental prosthetics for complex dental and facial matters (Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry, Oral Biology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery)

    3

    DPRO8013

    Advanced retention mechanisms in Prosthodontics (Prosthodontics)

    3

     DPRO8023

    Alveolar ridge changes (Prosthodontics, Oral Biology)

    3

    DEND8003

    Modern approach to dental pain management and complex root canal treatment (Endodontics, Operative Dentistry, Children Dentistry)

    3

    DEND8013

    Single visit vs multiple visits and re-treatment RCT (Endodontics)

    3

    DEND8023

    Conventional vs modern approaches to RCT (Endodontics)

    3

    DCHD8003

    Current trends in dental care of children (Children Dentistry, Orthodontics)

    3

    DCHD8013

    Inhalation sedation and general anaesthesia in children (Children Dentistry)

    3

    DCHD8023

    Prediction tables for malocclusions (Children Dentistry)

    3

    DOMS8003

    Contemporary concepts in oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Radiology)

    3

    DOMS8013

    Update on Oral cancer (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

    3

    DOMS8023

    Recent trends in TMJ treatment (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics)

    3

    DOMP8003

    Advanced Oral Maxillofacial Pathology in the digital era

    (Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral Radiology)

    3

    DOMP8013

    Biomarkers in Oral Maxillofacial cancers (Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Biology)

    3

    DOMP8023

    Role of artificial intelligence in diagnostic Oral Maxillofacial Pathology (Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Maxillofacial Surgery)

    3

    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.


    Doctoral Research Work

    Codes

    Description

    Credit Hrs.

    DDRW9006

    Research Work

     

    6

    DDRW9016

    6

    DDRW9026

    6

    DDRW9036

    6

    DDRW9044

    Publications

    4

    DDRW9052

    Open Defence / Seminar

    2

    To be assessed by DRAC** through biannual progress reports

    30

    **Departmental Research Advisory Committee

     

    Program Summary

    Credit Hours

    PhD Program

     

    First Semester

    9

    Second Semester

    9

    Total Course Work

    18

    Third and Fourth Semester

    12

    Fifth and Sixth Semester

    18

    Total Research

    30

    Total Credit Hours

    48

     

    Mandatory requirements

     

    1. 18 credit hours for course work
    2. Comprehensive examination
    3. Biannual progress reports
    4. Thesis on Research work and foreign evaluation
    5. Open Defence/ Seminar
    6. At least one publication from PhD research work (in H.E.C. recognized ‘X’ category journal or in ‘W’ category journal)



    Our Research Faculty

    • 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

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