Aix-Marseille University campus

Health Sciences

Diplôme d'études spécialisées en odontologie (DES : orthopédie dento-faciale, médecine bucco-dentaire, chirurgie orale) at Aix-Marseille University

Aix-Marseille University, France

Programme overview

The Diplôme d'études spécialisées (DES) in odontology is the long third cycle (internat) leading to a dental specialty: orthopédie dento-faciale, médecine bucco-dentaire or chirurgie orale.

Faculty: UFR des Sciences Médicales et Paramédicales  |  Duration: 3 years (orthopédie dento-faciale, médecine bucco-dentaire) or 4 years (chirurgie orale)  |  Study mode: full-time; French  |  Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Three specialisations: orthopédie dento-faciale (3 years), médecine bucco-dentaire (3 years) and chirurgie orale (4 years). After validating all examinations, interns defend a specialty thesis; the Diplôme d'État de docteur en chirurgie dentaire is issued only after the DES is validated.

Career pathways

Practice of a dental specialty.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission by the national internship competition in odontology; ranking decides the specialty.

Duration: 3 years (orthopédie dento-faciale, médecine bucco-dentaire) or 4 years (chirurgie orale)

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.