A student who wishes to treat diseases of the mouth may wish to study dentistry. Dentistry studies how to keep the teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth healthy and how these parts interact with the body.

Malta is a southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea 80 km south of Sicily and 333 km north of Libya. Malta covers just over 316 km², making it one of the world's smallest and most densely populated countries.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.