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    Master Programs in Oral Care

    A master’s degree is awarded after completing a program of study and demonstrating extensive knowledge of a particular subject. Many professional fields require a master’s degree in order to enter the workforce.

    What is a Master in Dental and Oral Care? A dentist is a medical professional specializing in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases that affect the teeth and oral cavity. Dental professionals operate within teams that include dental surgeons, assistants, hygienists, technicians and occasionally even therapists. A program in pursuit of a master’s degree in dentistry requires previous undergraduate certifications in medicine or dental science, as well as a rigorous curriculum comprising of extensive research, the study of research methods and scientific writing. This program usually requires courses in dental science and a thesis that will need to be defended.

    Dentistry is a profession that will always be in demand, like most other forms of medicine. This means that the job market provides students great opportunities. Master’s degrees typically bring higher pay and a broader choice in employment.

    Financially, the cost of studying for such a degree can depend on the country you live in, your region, and your school of choice. It is advisable to conduct extensive research before choosing where to study and contact the school for specific information.

    Depending on specialization and more specific medical qualifications, holders of this type of degree can go into many types of dentistry. There is general dentistry, the routine prevention and treatment of oral health problems; orthodontics, which focuses on alignment and positioning of teeth via devices such as braces and retainers; periodontics, which deals with the gums and tooth support structures and even cosmetic dentistry, specializing in the physical appearance of teeth.

    If you are thinking of studying to obtain a master’s degree in dental and oral care, there are many options. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.