Faculty of Dentistry October 6
University
A glance at the faculty of Dentistry
October 6 University
The pioneer of private university education since its establishment according to the
presidential decree number 243 for the year 1996. October 6 University is a member in
the Association of Arab Universities since 1997.
The faculty of dentistry was established in the year 1998. Ten batches of a diverse
student body Egyptians and non-Egyptians especially Arabs have already graduated till the
academic year 2011-2012.
Graduates of the faculty of dentistry October 6 University now work for different
dental institutions world wide and they are all known for their outstanding academic
knowledge and clinical skills.
The faculty of dentistry October 6 University is located in the October 6 University
academic and therapeutic hospital. The faculty was established according to the latest
standards and is fully equipped with the latest German technology.
All the degrees awarded by the university are approved and accredited by the Supreme
Council of Universities of Egypt.
Vision of the faculty of dentistry
October 6 University, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine educates
diverse student body through a challenging learning environment informed
by cutting-edge scholarship. We fully embrace the social responsibility and
public trust of our role as a leader in education and clinical services.
In order to accomplish our vision, we promote diversity in thinking and
human resources, support creative breakthroughs, and commit to ethical
and responsible leadership in patient care and scholarship.
Mission of the faculty of dentistry
The mission of the Faculty of Dentistry i
s to prepare graduates able to provide competent dental care through
advanced education and research activities. The Faculty aims at
improving community oral health by partnering with students and
achieving academic and clinical excellence in the art and science of
dentistry.
Strategic objectives
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To educate and train competent students to meet the challenges of the modern
dentistry
To graduate professionals knowledgeable of the basic sciences and exhibit
outstanding clinical skills.
To graduate qualified clinicians who may contribute to promoting the oral health on
the national and regional standards
To participate in promoting the dental care standards on the national and regional
scale through the continued education programs.
To promote scientific research through collaboration with eligible universities and
research centers worldwide
Faculty Departments
Department of histopathology
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Oral biology
Oral pathology
Human dentition
Department of Prosthodontics
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Removable prosthodontics
Occlusion
Implantology
Department of conservative Dentistry
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Operative dentistry
Endodontics
Fixed prosthodontics
Department of Dental Materials
Department of oral surgery and anesthesia
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Local anesthesia
General anesthesia
Department of Pedodontics
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Pedodontics, preventive dentistry and dental public health
Orthodontics
Department of oral medicine
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Oral medicine
Periodontology
Oral radiology and diagnosis
Scientific Departments
Department of basic sciences
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Organic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Physical chemistry
Zoology
Botany
Statistics
Genetics
Biophysics
Department of basic medical sciences
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Microbiology
General histology
Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
General patho0lgy
General medicine
General surgery
Department of basic dental sciences
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Dental biomaterials
Human dentition
Oral biology
Oral pathology
Department of preclinical dentistry
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Preclinical operative dentistry
Preclinical fixed prosthodontics
Preclinical endodontics
Preclinical removable prosthodontics
Department of clinical dentistry
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Clinical operative dentistry
Clinical fixed prosthodontics
Clinical endodontics
Clinical removable prosthodontics
Oral medicine and periodontology
Oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesia
Radiology and oral diagnosis
Orthodontics
Pedodontics
Oral prevention and dental public health
Facilities
Lecture halls
The faculty has 2 lecture halls each having the capacity of 5oo students
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Hall 3314
Hall 3315
Lecture rooms
The faculty has 2 lecture rooms each having the capacity of 55 students
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Room 3101
Room 4122
Room 4248
Room 4255
Laboratories
Oral Biology
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Lab 225
Lab 2248
Lab 2246
Lab 2243
Biophysics lab
faculty of engineering
Chemistry lab
faculty of pharmacy
Botany lab
faculty of pharmacy
Computer lab
faculty of computer science
Medical sciences labs
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October 6 university hospital
Physiology lab
General histology lab
General pathology lab
Pharmacology lab
General pathology museum
The morgue
Preclinical dentistry labs
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Preclinical operative dentistry lab 3304
Preclinical fixed prosthodontics lab 3306
Preclinical endodontics lab 3302
Preclinical removable prosthodontics lab 3326-3328
Simulator 3329
Porcelain and metal lab 3330
Acrylic lab 3331
Plaster room 3314
Clinics
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Oral surgery clinic + demo clinic 3104-3105
Oral medicine and Periodontology clinic + demo clinic 3133-3134
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Operative dentistry clinic + demo clinic 4321-4311
Fixed prosthodontics clinic + demo clinic 4302-4311
Pedodontics clinic 4112
Fixed prosthodontics clinic 4111
Endodontics clinic 4123
Outpatient clinic 1115
Staff members’ offices
All located in the hospital
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Dean Of Faculty Of Dentistry (4238)
Secretary (4239)
Vice Dean For Student Affairs (4237)
Vice Dean For Higher Studies (4240)
Department Of Endodontics( 4241)
Department Of Periodontology (4244)
Department Of Operative Dentistry (4245)
Department Of Histopathology (4246)
Department of Removable prosthodontics( 4247)
Department of Fixed prosthodontics( 3307)
Library
The library of O6U is considered a center of cultural dissemination with all its halls
in addition to its Arabic and foreign contents. The library is a subscribing in more than
4500 electronic periodicals and it has 60 thousand e-book and 5 thousand books on
CDs.
Admission
Papers required
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Copy of the ID card or the passport
Thanaweya amma certificate or its equivalent
Birth certificate
6 personal photos
Military service forms for male students
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Equivalent certificates to thanaweya amma should be accredited from the Egyptian
embassy in the same country where the certificate is obtained.
Academic Plan
First year:
First semester
Pre-requisite
Code
Course Title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
None
GCH 111
General Chemistry
2
2
3
None
BPH 111
Biophysics
2
2
3
None
BIO
Biology
2
2
3
None
GEN 111
Genetics
1
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1
None
DAN 111
Dental Anatomy I
1
2
2
Elective course/ Faculty requirements I
2
2
3
Elective course/Faculty requirements II
1
2
2
Total
11
12
17
111
Second semester
Pre-requisite
None
Code
Course Title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
OCH 121
Organic Chemistry
2
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2
BPH
111*
DMT 121
Dental Materials I
2
2
3
BIO
111*
HST 121
General Histology
2
2
3
Microbiology
2
2
3
Dental anatomy II
1
2
2
Elective course/ Faculty requirements III
2
2
3
Elective course/Faculty requirements IV
1
2
2
BIO
111* MIC 121
GEN 111*
DAN 111*
DAN 122
Total
12
12
18
Second year
First semester
Pre-requisite
Code
Course Title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
DMT 112*
DMT 212
Dental Materials II
2
2
3
GHT
102
OBI 211
Oral Biology I
2
2
3
BIO
101
GAN 211
General Anatomy I
2
2
3
BIO
101
PHS 211
Physiology I
2
2
3
OCH 122
BCH 211
Biochemistry
2
2
3
Elective course/ Faculty requirements V
1
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1
Elective course/ Faculty requirements VI
1
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1
Total
12
10
17
Second semester
Pre-requisite
DMT
212*
OBI
211
GAN
211
PHS
211
HST
121
NONE
Code
DMT
Course Title
223
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
Dental Materials III
2
2
3
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OBI 222
Oral Biology II
2
2
3
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GAN 222
General Anatomy II
2
2
3
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PHS 222
Physiology II
2
2
3
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GPT 221
General Pathology
2
2
3
STA 221
Statistics
1
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1
Elective course/ Faculty requirements VII
1
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1
Total
12
10
17
Third year:
First semester
Pre-requisite
Code
Course Title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
DMT 212, DMT 223
COD 311
Conservative Dentistry I
1
4
3
DMT 212, DMT 223
FPD 311
Fixed Prosthodontics I
1
4
3
DMT 212, DMT 223
RPD 311
Removable Prosthodontics I
1
4
3
DAN 111,DAN 122
END 311
Endodontics I
1
2
2
GPT 221
OPT 311
Oral Pathology I
2
2
3
PHR 311
Pharmacology
2
2
3
Elective course/Faculty requirements VIII
1
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1
Elective course/Faculty requirements IX
1
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1
Total
10
18
19
OBI
211, 222
PHS 211.222
Second semester
Pre-requisite
Code
Course Title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
COD
311*
COD 322
Conservative Dentistry II
1
4
3
FPD
311*
FPD 322
Fixed Prosthodontics II
1
4
3
RPD
311*
RPD 322
Removable Prosthodontics II
1
4
3
END
311*
END 322
Endodontics II
1
2
2
OPT
311*
OPT 322
Oral Pathology II
2
2
3
BPH
111*
RAD 321
Dental Radiology
2
2
3
Elective course/Faculty requirements X
1
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1
Total
9
18
18
Fourth year:
First semester
Pre-requisite
Code
Course Title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
All preclinical courses
COD 413
Conservative Dentistry III
1
2
2
All preclinical courses
FP D 413
Fixed Prosthodontics III
1
2
2
All preclinical courses
RPD 413
Removable Prosthodontics III
1
2
2
All preclinical courses
END 413
Endodontics III
1
2
2
All preclinical courses
ORT 411
Orthodontics I
1
2
2
All preclinical courses
OMD 411
OralMedicine, Diagnosis Periodontology I
2
2
3
All preclinical courses
OSG 411
Oral Surgery & Anesthesia I
2
2
3
All preclinical courses
GSG 411
General Surgery
2
2
3
11
16
19
Total
Second semester
Pre4-requisite
Code
Course Title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
1
2
2
Allpreclinical courses
COD 424
Conservative Dentistry
Allpreclinical courses
FPD 424
Fixed Prosthodontics IV
1
2
2
Allpreclinical courses
RPD 424
Removable Prosthodontics IV
1
2
2
Allpreclinical courses
END 424
Endodontics IV
1
2
2
Allpreclinical courses
OMD 422
OralMedicine, & Periodontology Diagnosis II
2
2
3
Allpreclinical courses
OSG 422
Oral Surgery & Anesthesia II
2
2
3
All preclinical
ORT 422
Orthodontics II
1
2
2
Allpreclinical courses
GMD 421
General Medicine
2
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2
IV
Elective course/Faculty requirements XI
1
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1
Total
12
14
19
Fifth year:
First semester
Pre-requisite
Code
Credit hours
Course Title
Lectures
Practical
Total
COD 413
COD 515
Conservative Dentistry V
1
4
3
CFP
413
FP D 515
Fixed Prosthodontics V
1
4
3
CRP 413
RPD 515
Removable Prosthodontics V
1
4
3
CEN 413
END 515
Endodontics V
1
2
2
Allpreclinical Courses
PED 511
Pedodontics I
2
2
3
OMD 411 OPT 311*
OMD 513
Oral Medicine & Periodontology and radiology III
2
2
3
OSG 411.OPT 311*
OSG 513
Oral Surgery & Anesthesia III
2
2
3
10
20
20
Total
Second semester
Pre-requisite
Code
Credit hours
Course Title
Lectures
Practical
Total
DCD
424
COD 526
Conservative Dentistry VI
1
4
3
DFP
424
FPD 526
fixed Prosthodontics VI
1
4
3
DRP
424
RPD 526
Removable Prosthodontics
1
4
3
DEN 424
END 526
Endodontics VI
1
2
2
PED
511*
PED 522
Pedodontics II
2
2
3
OMD 531*
OMD 524
Oral Medicine & Periodontology IV
2
2
3
OSG 422
OSG 524
Oral Surgery & Anesthesia IV
2
2
3
10
20
20
Total
VI
Courses Required by the Faculty of Dentistry:
Course Code
Course title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
ENG 111
English Language I
2
2
3
ENG 122
English Language II
2
2
3
COS 111
Computer science I
1
2
2
COS 122
Computer science II
1
2
2
Elective courses:
Course Code
Course title
Credit hours
Lectures
Practical
Total
ITD 211
Introduction to Dentistry
1
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1
BUD 221
Total Quality Management
1
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1
ETH 211
Medical ethics and law
1
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1
BAD 321
Financial Planning
1
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1
ART 311
Color and Appearance
1
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1
ART 421
Model Construction
1
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1
FOD 321
Forensic Dentistry
1
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1
PSY 421
Psychology and Sociology
1
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1
DPM 421
Dental Practice Management
1
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1
RES 311
Research Methodology
1
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1
OSG 421
Instructor CPR
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1
General Rules and Regulations for
Graduation
Grading
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
D
F
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
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GPA
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.0
PERCENTAGE
100-90
90<85
85<80
80<75
75<70
70<65
65<60
GRADE
EXCELLENT
VERY GOOD
GOOD
For a student to attend to the final exams he has to submit the practical
and clinical requirements
The student has to complete 167 credit hours 10 out of which are
obligatory faculty requirements and 7 hours for elective courses.
A student is allowed to register for 12 and up to 20 credit hours per
semester according to his/ her GPA
During summer courses the student is only allowed to register in only 25%
of the total credit hours allowed per semester.
For a student to pass an exam he/she has to obtain 60% of the total grade
such the written exam grade is not less than 30% of the total grade.
A student is banned from attending to the final exam if his/her attendance
is less than 70% of the practical sessions per semester.
Methods of assessment of course work is dictated by the faculty council.
Medical excuses
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No medical excuses from private clinics or hospitals are accepted.
Medical excuses can be submitted during the exams.
No medical excuses are accepted after the results are accredited
Medical excuses are submitted to the dean of faculty and is reviewed by the
authorized medical committee and then accredited by the dean of faculty or his
deputy.
Suspension
A student’s registration can be suspended for 2 successive years for students
with accepted medical excuses from the faculty council with fees of 10% of the full fees for
the first year and 25% of the full fees for the second year.
Housing
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There is a 4 star hostel for girl students with the capacity of 262 single and double
rooms. All of which are air conditioned.
 There is a 4 star hostel for boy students with the capacity of 231 single and double rooms.
All of which are air conditioned - in 4 stars category.
Youth Care Services
The youth care service department is mainly concerned with the student union elections
and many other activities such as:
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Receiving the new students
Medical convoys
Symposia on different occasions
Cultural and religious tournaments between the different faculties
Forming the sports teams
A sports day every Thursday
Yearly chess tournament
Theatrical teams and tournaments
Playgrounds, Courts and Yards
Educational and administrative buildings in O6U occupy (49500) square meter
representing (28%) out of the total area of the university campus whereas the rest of the
area (72%) is dedicated to greenery and playgrounds that means 14 square meter is
allocated to each student.
Regular maintenance of the greenery and playgrounds is carried out that they are
always in an excellent condition.
The campus contains fields and courts for basketball, handball, football and tennis.
Health care
Students are offered full medical insurance through the fully equipped clinics and
the more complex cases are always referred to the university hospital that is also
located inside the campus.
The academic and therapeutic hospital - with the capacity of 320 beds – equipped with up-todate equipments and has advanced outpatient clinics offering all medical services in all the majors
and subspecialties including open heart, intensive care, coronary artery care, catheter of
interfering heart arteries in addition to the departments of artificial kidney, radiology and
emergency department that works round the clock.
Transportation
The university provides 80 buses to serve students and employees to commute between
different districts of Greater Cairo.
Social solidarity
The university offers donations, scholarships as well as loans to students on
different occasions.
The mall
The campus has a mall with restaurants and different services for the students.
International Students’ Services
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Aids registration, housing of foreign students and any other problems
Regular meetings with the students and attachés of the same nationality
Parents’ meetings and meetings in the cultural chancellery.
Departments of Cultural Relations
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The university has signed cooperation agreements with many foreign and
Egyptian academic institutions so as to offer the students an outstanding
educational service