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The University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay is a premier institution for dental education in Myanmar. Established in 1998, it is one of the two dental universities in the country, the other being the University of Dental Medicine, Yangon. The university is located in Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar, and is dedicated to training dental professionals to meet the oral health needs of the nation.

History[edit]

The University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay was founded in response to the growing need for dental professionals in Myanmar. Prior to its establishment, dental education was primarily conducted at the University of Dental Medicine, Yangon. The Mandalay campus was established to expand access to dental education and to serve the northern regions of Myanmar.

Academic Programs[edit]

The university offers a comprehensive range of programs in dental education, including:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Master of Dental Science (MDS)
Doctor of Dental Science (DDS)

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of dentistry. Students undergo rigorous training in various specialties such as orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.

Research and Development[edit]

The University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay is actively involved in research to advance the field of dentistry. Faculty and students engage in research projects that address local and global oral health challenges. The university collaborates with international institutions to promote research and development in dental science.

Facilities[edit]

The university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including:

Modern lecture halls and classrooms
Fully equipped dental clinics
Research laboratories
A comprehensive library with access to digital resources

These facilities support the academic and clinical training of students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their professional careers.

Community Engagement[edit]

The university is committed to serving the community through various outreach programs. Students and faculty participate in dental health camps, providing free dental check-ups and treatments to underserved populations. These initiatives aim to improve oral health awareness and access to dental care in the region.

Admissions[edit]

Admission to the University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay is highly competitive. Prospective students must pass a national entrance examination and meet specific academic criteria. The selection process ensures that only the most qualified candidates are admitted to the program.

Also see[edit]

Universities in Myanmar

Ministry of Education

Arts & sciences universities	* Pyay University Taungoo University Myitkyina University Loikaw University Magway University Pakokku University Mandalay University Yadanabon University Mawlamyine University Shwebo University Monywa University Panglong University Taunggyi University Myeik University Dagon University East Yangon University University of West Yangon Yangon University
Degree colleges	* Yenangyaung Degree College
Economics institutes	* Meiktila University of Economics Monywa University of Economics Yangon University of Economics
Education colleges	* Taungoo Educational College Monywa Education College Sagaing Institute of Education Yangon University of Education
Other	* University of Foreign Languages, Mandalay University of Foreign Languages, Yangon University of Distance Education, Yangon University of Distance Education, Mandalay Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University

Ministry of Health

Medical schools	* University of Medicine, Magway University of Medicine, Mandalay University of Medicine, Taunggyi University of Medicine 1, Yangon University of Medicine 2, Yangon
Dental schools	* University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay University of Dental Medicine, Yangon
Pharmacy schools	* University of Pharmacy, Mandalay University of Pharmacy, Yangon
Nursing schools	* Mandalay Institute of Nursing Yangon Institute of Nursing
Medical technology schools	* University of Medical Technology, Mandalay University of Medical Technology, Yangon

Ministry of Education (Science and Technology)
(Former: Ministry of Science and Technology)

Technology universities (TU)	* Technological University, Hinthada Technological University, Maubin Technological University, Pathein Pyay Technological University Technological University, Taungoo Technological University, Bhamo Technological University, Myitkyina Technological University, Loikaw Technological University, Hpa-An Technological University, Magway Mandalay Technological University Myanmar Institute of Information Technology Technological University, Kyaukse Technological University, Mandalay Technological University, Meiktila University of Technology, Yadanabon Cyber City] Technological University, Mawlamyaing Technological University, Sittwe Technological University, Sagaing Technological University, Monywa Technological University, Kalay Technological University, Pakokku Technological University, Kyaingtong Technological University, Lashio Technological University, Panglong Technological University, Taunggyi Technological University, Dawei Technological University, Myeik Technological University, Hmawbi Technological University, Thanlyin West Yangon Technological University University of Information Technology, Yangon Yangon Technological University
Computer universities	* University of Computer Studies, Mandalay University of Computer Studies, Yangon Computer University, Pyay Computer University, Taungoo Computer University, Bhamo Computer University, Myitkyina Computer University, Loikaw Computer University, Magway University of Computer Studies (Pakokku) University of Computer Studies (Maubin) Computer University, Meiktila Computer University, Thaton Computer University, Sittwe Computer University, Kalay Computer University, Monywa Computer University, Hpa-An
Government technical institutes (GTI)	* Yenangyaung Government Technical Institute Government Technical Institute (Mawlamyine)

Ministry of Defence

* Defence Services Academy

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture

Buddhist institutions	* International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University State Pariyatti Sasana University, Mandalay State Pariyatti Sasana University, Yangon
Culture universities	* National University of Arts and Culture, Mandalay National University of Arts and Culture, Yangon

Dental schools

American dental schools	* UAB Arizona Augusta (DCG) Boston U (Goldman) California (UCLA, UCSF) Case Western Reserve Colorado Columbia Connecticut Creighton Detroit Mercy East Carolina Florida Harvard Howard Illinois–Chicago Indiana Iowa Kentucky Lake Erie Loma Linda Louisville LSU Health–New Orleans Marquette Maryland–Baltimore Meharry Michigan Midwestern Minnesota Mississippi Missouri–Kansas City Nebraska–Medical Center Nevada–Las Vegas New England NYU SUNY (Buffalo, Stony Brook) North Carolina Nova Ohio State Oklahoma Oregon Pacific (Dugoni) Penn Pitt Puerto Rico Rochester Pacific Northwest Rutgers South Carolina Southern California (Ostrow) Southern Illinois–Edwardsville Touro Temple (Kornberg) Tennessee Texas (UT Health–Houston, UT Health–San Antonio) Texas A&M Texas Tech–El Paso (Hunt) Tufts VCU Washington WesternU West Virginia
Defunct American dental schools	* Emory Fairleigh Dickinson Georgetown Harris Loyola Northwestern Ohio College Oral Roberts Pennsylvania College Wash U
Canadian dental schools	* Alberta British Columbia Dalhousie Laval Manitoba McGill Montréal Saskatchewan Toronto Western
British dental schools	* Aberdeen Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry Glasgow Guy's, King's & St Thomas's Liverpool Newcastle Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Australian and New Zealand dental schools	* Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Charles Sturt University Griffith University James Cook La Trobe Queensland Western Australia University of Otago

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 The '''University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay''' is a premier institution for dental education in Myanmar. Established in 1998, it is one of the two dental universities in the country, the other being the [[University of Dental Medicine, Yangon]]. The university is located in Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar, and is dedicated to training dental professionals to meet the oral health needs of the nation.
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