The graduate of the Professional Master’s Program in Dentistry at UNINGÁ is a highly qualified professional, endowed with advanced technical-scientific competencies, critical and reflective vision, and innovative capacity to work at regional, national, and international levels in various segments of Dentistry. Their education encompasses not only in-depth mastery of their concentration area – Orthodontics, Dental Prosthetics, or Implantology – but also the development of skills focused on applied research, teaching, extension, and innovation management.

Given the program’s mission and objectives, the graduate is characterized by:

Technical-Scientific Competence: Possess solid and in-depth training, based on scientific methodologies and evidence-based practices, with the ability to apply innovative techniques, procedures, and materials in the field of Dentistry.
Aptitude for Research and Technological Innovation: Act proactively in the production and dissemination of knowledge, being able to develop new materials, clinical protocols, and dental technologies that enhance professional practice and contribute to improving oral health and quality of life of the population. Be able to identify problems, evaluate opportunities, and develop solutions and professional partnerships, acting as a link between research, the market, and society. Play a strategic role in technology and innovation transfer, establishing partnerships with companies for the development or improvement of new products and clinical protocols.
Leadership and Management Capacity: Develop a leadership and strategic management profile, essential for working in academic coordination, clinical management, and development of innovative projects, with competencies for decision-making based on critical analysis and scientific evidence.
Commitment to Teaching and Human Resources Training: Act as a teacher and trainer of new professionals, contributing to the qualification of human resources in Dentistry through teaching, guidance, and participation in educational and scientific projects.
Ethical and Civic Action: Possess a deep commitment to professional ethics, social responsibility, sustainability, and community impact, being able to develop dental solutions that meet the needs of the population, contributing to collective health, quality of life improvement, social inclusion, and environmental preservation. Be able to evaluate and improve materials, considering sustainable and efficient solutions, according to the social, cultural, and economic reality of the population.
Multidisciplinary Interaction and Scientific Cooperation Capacity: Work in interdisciplinary teams, promoting knowledge exchange between different specialties and sectors of Dentistry and health. Furthermore, foster integration with national and international research groups, strengthening impactful scientific production.
Leading Role in Knowledge Expansion and Clinical Innovation: In addition to working in academia, be prepared to apply innovative knowledge directly in clinical practice, optimizing dental techniques and processes for the continuous improvement of treatments and services provided to the population, scientific advances, and positive impacts on Dentistry at regional, national, and international levels.

With this differentiated education, the graduate of the Professional Master’s Program in Dentistry at UNINGÁ stands out as a complete professional, prepared to face the challenges of the academic, clinical, technological, and business scenarios, meeting the demands of the current job market, society, and the environment. They can integrate science, technology, sustainable solutions, industry, and society, driving the advancement of Dentistry and generating a positive impact on the oral health of the population. They stand out in attributes such as autonomy, participation, solidarity, entrepreneurship, and responsibility towards society and the environment.

In addition to the clinical application of acquired knowledge, they play a strategic role in technology and innovation transfer, establishing partnerships with companies in the dental sector for the development of new products, materials, and clinical protocols. Their education enables them to act as bridges between academic research and the market, promoting the valorization of innovation and the practical application of new technologies for the benefit of society. Thus, the graduate drives the advancement of Dentistry and strengthens the connection between the university and the productive sector.