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Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine)

PhD / Doctoral.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

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in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine) develops advanced clinical capability in diagnosing and non-surgical management of oral mucosal and salivary gland disease, facial pain, and oral manifestations of systemic conditions. Delivered face-to-face at Westmead, the program is primarily clinically based and includes structured teaching plus a research component each semester, with supervised practice focused on care of medically compromised patients. This is a doctoral-level dentistry specialty program.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for specialist practice and hospital-based roles focused on oral medicine, including diagnosis and non-surgical management of complex oral disease and oral manifestations of systemic illness. Career pathways commonly include work in tertiary hospitals and specialist clinics, multidisciplinary care for medically compromised patients, and involvement in clinical teaching and research activities within dental schools or health services. This is a doctoral-level qualification for advanced practice in dentistry (oral medicine).


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$83,500 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$49,400

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Information

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3 years

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February

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Westmead

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TCCLDORM1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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