The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences introduced the dentistry programme in 1996, with the initiative being co-ordinated by Professor M M Chidzonga under the Department of Surgery. Seven students enrolled for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree Programme in March 1997.
The Department of Oral Health was established in June 1999 under the chairmanship of Professor M M Chidzonga with a core staff of three full time lecturers and six part time. There has been a steady growth of students and staff. The Department’s academic staff constitutes 7 Permanent Full Time Lecturers, 3 Temporary Full Time Lecturers and 7 Part Time Lecturers. Masters in Dentistry –Orthodontics (MDent Orthodontics) was introduced in 2011. Masters in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will commence in January 2022. The UZ Oral Health Centre facilitates clinical teaching of both undergraduate and post graduate students as well as service provision.
Chairperson
Dr L Mahomva
Qualifications: Masters in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Martin Luther King Drew Medical Centre), USA (1990), Degree in Dental Surgery (DDS) (General Dentistry) (Howard University) USA (1981), Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Monts Brown College) (1976)