The Professional Master’s Program in Dentistry at UNINGÁ aims to promote the socioeconomic development of the region by establishing it as a hub for scientific and technological innovation in the field of dentistry. To achieve this, the program trains highly qualified professionals with critical and reflective thinking, leadership, and the ability to develop and apply innovative solutions in techniques, procedures, and materials. The education provided enables a comprehensive understanding of technological innovation processes in health and education, along with the formulation of strategies that address regional and national demands.

Specific Objectives:

• To train professionals with technical and scientific excellence to work in teaching, research, and outreach, advancing dental science based on ethical principles and innovation.
• To offer an integrative and multidisciplinary pedagogical structure that promotes the dissemination of knowledge from undergraduate education to other centers of excellence, thereby strengthening academic and scientific cooperation.
• To graduate professionals committed to the decentralization of knowledge and social impact, encouraging interaction between the university and the community, aiming to improve dental practice and public health.
• To develop innovative projects in the areas of Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Implant Dentistry, using an interdisciplinary approach to incorporate knowledge from various dental specialties.
• To stimulate the generation of new knowledge and technological innovation, enabling the development of materials, techniques, processes, and protocols that enhance clinical practice and benefit both dental professionals and the general population.
• To promote high-quality scientific production and collaboration among researchers, reinforcing the publication of scientific articles and integration with national and international research groups.