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Candidates applying to medical universities in Bulgaria for Dentistry Programmes receive a cutting-edge dental education in line with EU standards. In detail, the dentistry curriculum in Bulgaria has an initial focus on theoretical dentistry, then there is extensive clinical training in Bulgarian clinics, hospitals, and dental offices.

How Many Years do Students Study Dentistry in Bulgaria for

Dental Studies in Bulgaria typically last 6 years, with the academic career structured in the following way: 2 years of pre-clinical study, 3 years of clinical study, and 1 year of state clinical practice or internship. After the completion of the programme, graduates are awarded the title of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Courses in Bulgarian Medical Schools are offered in English or Bulgarian, depending on candidate preference.

What is the Dentistry Curriculum for Study in Bulgaria

I YEAR
No	Subject	ECTS Credits
1.	Chemistry	4.6
2.	Physics	4.6
3.	Human Biology	5.8
4.	Latin	4.0
5.	Bulgarian Language	6.6
6.	Computer Science	2.8
7.	Cytology and Embryology	4.0
8.	Anatomy and Histology	7.2
9.	Biochemistry	3.4
10.	Dental Materials	4.0
11.	Pre-clinics of Prosthetic Dental Medicine	7.2
12,	Summer Practice	4.8
13.	Electives	1.0

II YEAR
No	Subject	ECTS Credits
1.	Anatomy and Histology	7.6
2.	Biochemistry	4.0
3.	Biophysics	2.8
4.	Bulgarian Language	2.0
5.	Physiology	7.6
6.	Microbiology	5.8
7.	Social Medicine and Medical Ethics	3.4
8.	Psychology	2.8
9.	Disaster Medicine	2.8
10.	Pharmacology	2.8
11.	Pre-clinics of Prosthetic Dental Medicine	9.4
12.	Pre-clinical of Conservative Dental Medicine	1.6
13.	Pre-clinics of Pediatric Dental Medicine	1.6
14.	Summer Practice	4.8
15	Electives	1.0
16.	Participation in Research Projects	3.0

III YEAR
No	Subject	ECTS Credits
1.	Pharmacology	2.8
2.	Pathophysiology	4.0
3.	Hygiene and Epidemiology	3.4
4.	Pathological Anatomy	5.8
5.	Surgery	4.0
6.	Clinics of Prosthetic Dental Medicine	5.1
7.	Pre-clinics of Conservative Dental Medicine	7.6
8.	Pre-clinics of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	8.2
9.	Pre-clinics of Pediatric Dental Medicine	1.5
10.	Clinics of Pediatric Dental Medicine	2.1
11.	Dental Hygiene and Prevention	1.5
12.	Dental Public Health	5.2
13.	Oral Pathology	1.5
14.	Diagnostic Imaging	2.7
15.	Summer Practice	3.6
16.	Elective	1.0
17.	Participation in Research Projects	1.2

IV YEAR
No	Subject	ECTS Credits
1.	Otorhinolaryngology	2.2
2.	Internal Diseases	4.6
3.	Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases	3.4
4.	Forensics	2.2
5.	Obstetrics and Gynecology	1.6
6.	Clinics of Prosthetic Dental Medicine	6.2
7.	Clinics of Conservative Dental Medicine	8.0
8.	Clinics of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	6.2
9.	Clinics of Pediatric Dental Medicine	3.8
10.	Dental Hygene and Prevention	2.8
11.	Imaging Diagnostics	2.8
12.	Dental Allergology	2.2
13.	Orthodontics	6.2
14.	Periodontolgy	3.2
15.	Summer Practice	3.6
16.	Electives	1.0
17.	Participation in Scientific Research Projects	1.3
18.	Participation in Bulgarian Scientific Journals	1.6
19.	Participation in International Scientific Journals	3.0

V YEAR
No	Subject	ECTS Credits
1.	Dermatology	3.8
2.	Neurology and Psychiatry	2.8
3.	Ophthalmology	2.8
4.	Clinics of Prosthetic Dental Medicine	7.4
5.	Clinics of Restoration Dental Medicine	9.2
6.	Psysiotherapy	2.8
7.	Clinics of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	9.2
8.	Clinics of Pediatric Dental Medicine	6.8
9.	Orthodontics	6.8
10.	Periodontology	7.4
11.	Electives	1.0
12.	Participation in Scientific Research Projects	1.3
13.	Participation in Bulgarian Scientific Journals	1.6
14.	Participation in International Scientific Journals	3

VI YEAR
No	Subject	ECTS Credits
Pre-diploma Clinical Clerkship
1.	Prosthetic Dental Medicine	14.1
2.	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	14.1
3.	Conservative Dental Medicine	11.0
4.	Pediatric Dental Medicine	8.0
5.	Orthodontics	8.0
6.	Periodontology	4.8

What are the Clinical Settings for Students that Study Dentistry in Bulgaria

The clinical studies portion of the Bulgarian dental curriculum are structured to apply theoretical knowledge and advance technical dentistry skills in professional settings. Accordingly, students complete clinical rotations consistent with their Bulgarian dental school that build their general clinical skills along with specialist and surgical practice. Afterwards, students complete internships and also may proceed with further dentistry specialisations.

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