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Dental Surgery

Dental Surgery, officially known as Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (Odontology), is a branch of medical sciences dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases affecting the teeth, gums, jaws, and soft tissues of the oral cavity. This field incorporates therapeutic, restorative, and surgical approaches to ensure optimal function and satisfactory aesthetics of the oral and dental system.

The Dental Surgery program in Algeria – at Constantine 3 Salah Boubnider University – is a six-year university curriculum. Upon completion, students obtain the Doctorate in Dental Medicine (State Diploma in Dental Surgery), allowing them to practice as dental surgeons.

Main Fields of Dental Surgery:

  • 🔹 Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
  • 🔹 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 🔹 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
  • 🔹 Periodontology
  • 🔹 Pediatric Dentistry / Cosmetic Dentistry
  • 🔹 Dental Prosthetics
Teaching Language : French

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses



The dental surgery curriculum is structured into fundamental courses covering biomedical, clinical, and technological disciplines.

1️⃣ Fundamental Sciences (1st and 2nd year):

🔹 General and Craniofacial Anatomy (Human and Orofacial Anatomy)

🔹 General and Oral Physiology (Human and Dental Physiology)

2️⃣ Dental Sciences (3rd and 4th year):

🔹 Dental Materials and Biomechanics (Science of Dental Materials)

🔹 Conservative and Restorative Dentistry (Caries Treatment and Dental Rehabilitation)

3️⃣ Clinical and Practical Training (5th and 6th year):

🔹 Dental Emergencies and Pain Management (Anesthesia, Sedation, Infection Control)

🔹 Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pathologies (Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Diseases)

🔹 Aesthetic Surgery and Oral Rehabilitation (Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Smile Aesthetics)

🔹 Dental Practice Management and Professional Ethics (Deontology and Medical Administration)

This training equips students with in-depth clinical skills, effectively preparing them for professional practice in dental surgery.

Advanced Topics

Objectives of Dental Surgery:

This field aims to:

✅ Preserve oral health by identifying and treating diseases at an early stage.

✅ Restore essential orofacial functions related to chewing, speech, and smile aesthetics.

✅ Enhance patients' quality of life by integrating the latest technological and biomedical innovations.

Dental surgery is based on a multidisciplinary approach, combining fundamental sciences (anatomy, physiology, biomaterials, microbiology), clinical practice, radiology, and technological innovation to ensure optimal patient care.

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Admissions Information

University Enrollment for New Baccalaureate Holders

Enrollment at the university is open to:

✅ Algerian students holding an Algerian Baccalaureate or a foreign diploma recognized as equivalent to the Algerian Baccalaureate (*).

✅ Foreign students holding:

An equivalency certificate for the Algerian Baccalaureate (*)

An authorization/orientation issued by the Directorate of Cooperation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

(*) Equivalency with the Algerian Baccalaureate:

This document is issued by the Higher Education Training Directorate of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The applicant must register on the ministry's website (www.mesrs.dz) before visiting the MESRS offices with the required documents.

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