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DENTISTRYSCHOOL OFDENTISTRY2022

What is IMU’sDentistry ProgrammeAbout?Patient-centredoral care.OVERVIEWThe Dentistry programme provides a choice of 2 tracks for students. The firsttrack is implemented jointly by the International Medical University (IMU), incollaboration with English-speaking overseas partner universities, with studentsspending the first phase in Malaysia and the later years at one of our partneruniversities. On successful completion, the students will receive the degree fromthe respective partner university. The second track is for students to spend theentire 5 years of the undergraduate programme in IMU and receive the Bachelorof Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from IMU.The BDS programme has a revised curriculumapproved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency(MQA) to produce work-ready dentists of thefuture. The programme provides an invigoratingand stimulating learning environment using awide assortment of learning approaches andearly clinical experience. Interactive plenaries,team-based integrated learning (TBIL),workshops, peer assisted learning, student groupdental practice, asynchronous and synchronousonline learning, hospital postings, supervised andIndependent on-demand simulation sessions are someof the approaches to provide authentic, integratedand personalised learning. Personalisation of thelearning path through excellent mentor supportdevelops learners into independent, resilient, caringand compassionate dentists. The innovativeincorporation of Entrustable Professional Activities(EPAs) Workplace-based assessment (WBA) in thecurriculum will ensure that graduates are prepared forany future challenges.DEGREE / DURATIONCOMMENCEMENTPARTNER UNIVERSITIESBachelor of Dental Surgery(IMU) – 5 yearsFebruaryAUSTRALIACANADANEW ZEALANDUNITED KINGDOMDegree from partneruniversities– 5 - 5½ years

A Word fromthe DeanThe Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme aimsto produce exemplary clinicians capable of deliveringpatient-centered oral healthcare to the highest standardwith compassion and responsiveness using contemporarytechnology. Our graduates will be resilient and agile inadapting to diverse and changing environments, and toadvocate for better oral health and healthcare throughleadership, entrepreneurship, and inter-professionalcollaboration.PROF SEOW LIANG LINDean, School of DentistryBDS (Mal), MSc (London), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Mal)

How Does theProgramme Work?Skills learning throughearly clinical exposure.PROGRAMME 2345Biomedicine in Relationto Dentistry 1Biomedicine in Relationto Dentistry 1Biomedicine in Relationto Dentistry 2Biomedicine in Relationto Dentistry 2Dental Science andPractice 3Socio-behaviouralScience 1Socio-behaviouralScience 2Dental Science andPractice 2Dental Science andPractice 2Community OralHealth 1Dental Science andPractice 1Dental Science andPractice 1Clinical Humanities andWellbeingCommunity OralHealth 1Children’s Dentistry andOrthodonticsClinical Humanities andWellbeingClinical Humanities andWellbeingElectiveClinical Humanities andWellbeingSpecial Study ModuleSelectiveClinical Humanities ER678910General Dental PracticeCommunity Oral Health 2General Dental PracticeCommunity Oral Health 2General Dental PracticeCommunity Oral Health 2General Dental PracticeCommunity Oral Health 2General Dental PracticeCommunity Oral Health 2Children’s Dentistry andOrthodonticsChildren’s Dentistry andOrthodonticsChildren’s Dentistry andOrthodonticsChildren’s Dentistry andOrthodonticsChildren’s Dentistry andOrthodonticsOral Diagnostic Science 1Oral Diagnostic Science 1Oral Diagnostic Science 2Oral Diagnostic Science 2Oral Diagnostic Science 2Special Study ModuleSpecial Study ModuleSpecial Study ModuleSpecial Study ModuleSpecial Study ModuleHuman DiseaseHuman DiseaseClinical Humanities andWellbeingClinical Humanities andWellbeingOral Maxillo-facialSurgeryOral Maxillo-facialSurgeryOral Maxillo-facialSurgeryClinical Humanities andWellbeingClinical Humanities andWellbeingClinical Humanities andWellbeingElectiveOutreachBDS PlusOutreachThe curriculum is reviewed periodically and is subject to change.The MPU modules are compulsory modules required by Ministry of Higher Education underthe Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555).All students must take these modules and pass as a prerequisite for the award of the degree.Outreach

4 KEY FEATURES OF 2021 CURRICULUMRECOGNITION OF DEGREEEarly Clinical ExposureTime for self-directed inquiry, integration of concepts, andreflection about learning.The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (IMU) is recognised bythe Malaysian Dental Council for full registration. Degrees fromthe Partner Dental School (PDS) are recognised internationallyand locally by the Malaysian Dental Council for full registration.Graduates from the IMU’s Dentistry programme are working inthe Ministry of Health, Malaysia to complete their 1-yearcompulsory service. Graduates from the PDS are working inMalaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.Micro-CredentiallingEnhancing skills through micro-credentials.Data Science AnalyticsTo harness mounting troves of data is the wave of the future.Team-based Integrated LearningDevelopment of clinical skills in an environment similar to asmall-group practice.ASSESSMENTThe IMU Dentistry programme is outcomes and competenciesbased. Students are taught how to track their own progress inachieving the outcomes and competencies through formativeassessments where students learn through feedback receivedabout their performance. They can then discuss their progresswith their personal mentors who will assist them to plan theirprogress and take appropriate remedial actions to get backon track where deemed necessary.CAREER PATHWAYDentistry is a professional career dedicated to the evaluation,diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders andconditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area (upper andlower jaws), associated structures next to these areasand their impact on the human body. Oral health is widelyconsidered necessary for complete general health.CAREER PATHS FOR DENTISTSIN MALAYSIAFormative AssessmentBasic Dental DegreeRegular assessment of clinical work in the form of EntrustableProfessional Activities EPAs. EPAs assessment is a hallmark ofthe revised BDS curriculum that prepares graduates to be workready. Online quizzes, questions and assignments Assessment of practical classes and feedback at end of class Assessment of clinical patient care and reflection ofperformance at end of each session Expected progressive clinical competencies – tracking progressthrough each semester Student portfolio – students reflect on their achievementsand learning in the semester with collection of evidence ofachievements and learningStudents will also have summative assessments to measuretheir progress of learning in the form of continuousassessments and professional examinations at the end ofdesignated semesters.BDS, BDSc, BDDental OfficerCompulsory 1-year Government ServiceDental OfficerPostgraduate DegreeMinistry of Health /Ministry of DefenceMaster, MDSRCS, FDSRCS,PhD, etc in one of the specialtyfields eg Orthodontics,Endodontics, Prosthodontics,Periodontics, Prosthetics,Restorative Dentistry,Paediatric Dentistry, Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery, OralPathology, Oral Medicine, Oraland Maxillofacial Radiologist,Forensic Dentistry, DentalPublic Health, Special NeedsDentistryTutor / Trainee LecturerAcademicGeneral Dental PractitionerPrivateSummative (High-Stakes) Assessment Written examinations – one best answer questions, shortanswer questions, extended matching questions, modifiedessay questions Practical examinations – competency tests, ObjectiveStructured Practical Examination (OSPE) Clinical examinations – competency tests, ObjectiveStructured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Professional Practice Assessments (PPA) – assessment ofprofessional conduct by staff, patients and peersCLINICAL INTERNSHIPStudents are exposed to the clinical environment right fromYear 1 and will start treating patients from Year 2 after passingsome defined competency tests. These clinical exposures willbe at IMU Oral Health Centre, Hospital Tuanku Ja'afarSeremban and Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang.Dental Public Health Administrator /Clinical ConsultantMinistry of Health / Ministry of DefenceLecturerAcademicDental Specialist PractitionerPrivatePlease note that in order to work with the Malaysian Government, graduates willbe required to have a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.International students are advised to check with the professional bodies forinternship/practising opportunities.

Why StudyDentistryat IMU?1An Established Private Healthcare University2Build Your Future Healthcare Professional Network3Innovative Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards4Hands-on Clinical Experience in Fostering Patient-Centred Care5Preparing to be Oral Health Leaders of TomorrowIMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/2019 Tier6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.As IMU offers the widest range of healthcare programmes, our students are fully immersed in avibrant community of students and practitioners from all healthcare fields. This allows for thedevelopment of strong friendship amongst peers that will be the foundation of an extensivehealthcare professional network upon graduation.IMU’s Dental curriculum is designed and benchmarked to meet high international standardsand is accepted by international partner universities for credit transfer of the Phase 1 of theirDentistry programme. The curriculum has innovative learning and assessment practices whichinclude micro-credential courses, providing opportunities for students to decide on their paceand content of learning in certain aspects of their degree.Students will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience at IMU’s integrated clinicswhere clinical supervisors with expertise in various dental disciplines will provide excellentcontext in the practice of patient-centred care, enhancing patient approval and compliance totreatment. There is also an emphasis in the integration of scientific knowledge and clinical skillsto provide evidence-based care through actual learning environments such as outreach clinicalpostings.Students can learn across all specialties of dentistry in one place, under the supervision ofoutstanding faculty which will hone their leadership and entrepreneurial skills, a much-neededskill to succeed in tomorrow’s world.