Department of Dental Materials
Department of Dental Materials
The Department of Dental Materials at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, is dedicated to postgraduate education, innovative research and development in dental materials, biomaterials and related technologies.
Dental Materials is an interdisciplinary field integrating dentistry with materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering and biological sciences. The Department focuses on understanding the composition, properties, manipulation, biological interactions and clinical performance of materials used in preventive, restorative and prosthetic dentistry.
The Department offers MPhil and PhD programs in Dental Materials and provides postgraduate scholars with advanced theoretical knowledge, laboratory training and opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
A major research facility of the Department is the Dental Material Characterization Laboratory (DMCL), established to facilitate advanced characterization, testing and development of dental and biomedical materials.
Vision
To become a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence in dental materials and biomaterials education, research, innovation and translation, contributing to improved oral healthcare through the development and evaluation of safe, effective and sustainable materials.
Mission
To provide high-quality postgraduate education and research training in dental materials and biomaterials through interdisciplinary teaching, advanced laboratory-based research and innovation.
The Department aims to develop competent academics and researchers capable of advancing dental materials science, developing indigenous biomaterials, strengthening academia-industry collaboration and addressing the oral healthcare needs of Pakistan.
Objectives
The Department aims to:
- Provide advanced education in dental materials, biomaterials and tissue engineering.
- Develop competent researchers and academicians in Dental Materials.
- Promote innovative and interdisciplinary research.
- Train postgraduate scholars in modern material characterization and research techniques.
- Evaluate the physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of dental materials.
- Promote development of novel and indigenous dental and biomedical materials.
- Encourage research translation, commercialization and university-industry collaboration.
- Develop expertise in scientific writing, critical appraisal and evidence-based research.
- Promote ethical, socially accountable and clinically relevant research.
- Establish national and international academic and research collaborations.
Research
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Publications
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On completion of the relevant postgraduate program, scholars should be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of dental materials and biomaterials science.
2. Relate material composition and structure to physical, chemical, mechanical and biological properties.
3. Critically evaluate existing and emerging dental materials.
4. Select and apply appropriate material characterization techniques.
5. Operate and interpret data obtained from relevant laboratory and characterization equipment.
6. Design scientifically rigorous experimental studies in dental materials and biomaterials.
7. Evaluate the biocompatibility and biological performance of materials.
8. Apply principles of biomaterials and tissue engineering to oral and dental research.
9. Critically appraise scientific literature and communicate research effectively.
10. Conduct independent, ethical and high-quality research.
11. Develop innovative materials and technologies relevant to dentistry and healthcare.
12. Translate research findings towards clinical applications, patents, products and commercialization.
Academic Programs Offered
MPhil Dental Materials
A postgraduate research program offering advanced theoretical and practical training in dental materials and biomaterials
Major areas include:
- Fundamentals of Dental Materials
- Direct, Indirect and Auxiliary Dental Materials
- Biocompatibility and Biological Interactions of Dental Materials
- Characterization of Dental Materials
- Emerging Technologies and Advanced Dental Materials
- Research methodology and scientific writing
- Journal clubs, seminars and research workshops
- MPhil research/thesis
PhD Dental Materials
An HEC-approved advanced research program designed to develop subject specialists, academic leaders and independent researchers in Dental Materials and Oral Biomaterials Science.
Major specialty areas include:
* Advanced Material Characterization Techniques
* Biomaterials for Oral and Dental Tissues
* Tissue Engineering Strategies
* Oral and Dental Soft and Hard Tissue Engineering
* Advanced research methodology
* Journal clubs and scientific seminars
* Independent doctoral research
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the relevant postgraduate program, scholars should be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of dental materials and biomaterials science.
2. Relate material composition and structure to physical, chemical, mechanical and biological properties.
3. Critically evaluate existing and emerging dental materials.
4. Select and apply appropriate material characterization techniques.
5. Operate and interpret data obtained from relevant laboratory and characterization equipment.
6. Design scientifically rigorous experimental studies in dental materials and biomaterials.
7. Evaluate the biocompatibility and biological performance of materials.
8. Apply principles of biomaterials and tissue engineering to oral and dental research.
9. Critically appraise scientific literature and communicate research effectively.
10. Conduct independent, ethical and high-quality research.
11. Develop innovative materials and technologies relevant to dentistry and healthcare.
12. Translate research findings towards clinical applications, patents, products and commercialization.
Diploma offered:
- Postgraduate diploma in dental hygiene
Contact
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