Doctor of Dental Medicine

Students gain clinical experience in dental hospitals across metropolitan, rural and regional NSW, including clinical education at the University of Sydney Camperdown campus, the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, and Sydney Dental Hospital.

Yes, the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) is a four-year postgraduate course for applicants who hold a bachelor's degree. The admission process is very detailed, and applicants are advised to follow the step-by-step timeline and download the latest version of the Admissions Guide available on the relevant course page.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the best universities in the world and houses Australia's first dental school, which has been training dental practitioners for more than 100 years. Students access the latest technology, facilities and teaching laboratories, and are taught by internationally-renowned dental professionals who are some of the most highly respected academics in Australia and the world.

To practise as a dentist in Australia, you must complete an accredited university degree in dentistry, be registered with the Dental Board of Australia, and meet the standards for re-registration every year.

During the DMD, you will develop confidence in treating patients through simulation and practice-based experience, learn to make treatment decisions most appropriate for patients as individuals, develop leadership skills to contribute to the dental community, and learn to make informed decisions by critiquing research and evidence.