Dentistry

60910100 – Dentistry is a bachelor's degree program belonging to the "Healthcare" field, aimed at training medical specialists capable of preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the teeth and oral cavity, as well as effectively organizing dental care. Students in this program acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, therapeutic and orthopedic dentistry, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and modern dental technologies. At Karshi State University, this program is oriented toward training dental specialists within the framework of medical education programs.

Structure and Curriculum
Throughout the program, students study the theoretical and practical foundations of dentistry. The educational process covers the following areas:

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Medical Biology and Genetics
• Biochemistry
• Pathological Anatomy and Pathological Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Fundamentals of Hygiene and Epidemiology
• Therapeutic Dentistry
• Orthopedic Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Fundamentals of Orthodontics
• Prevention of Oral Diseases
• Modern Diagnostic and Treatment Methods in Dentistry
• Dental Practice

Students also develop skills in examining patients, diagnosing dental diseases, applying treatment methods, organizing preventive measures, and communicating effectively with patients through clinical internships at dental clinics. This description is based on the general competencies of the dental education program and medical education requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate who successfully completes the program will be able to:

• conduct medical practice in dental institutions;
• perform clinical examinations and assess patients' dental condition;
• diagnose diseases of the teeth and oral cavity;
• organize preventive measures for dental diseases;
• apply practical skills in therapeutic, surgical, and orthopedic dentistry;
• provide dental care to both children and adults;
• use modern dental equipment and technologies;
• give patients medical and hygienic recommendations;
• plan and monitor the dental treatment process;
• maintain medical documentation and assess the quality of dental services;
• participate in research activities.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 60910100 – Dentistry program may work in the following positions:

• dentist;
• therapeutic dentist;
• pediatric dentist;
• orthopedic dentist;
• specialist in dental clinics;
• specialist at public and private dental institutions;
• specialist in dental prevention and hygiene;
• specialist at healthcare institutions;
• researcher at scientific research institutions;
• continuation of education and research activities at the master's and further higher education levels.

Specialists trained in this program at Karshi State University have the opportunity to work in various sectors of dentistry and the healthcare system.