MClinDent Periodontics at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Follow a programme of study that aligns with the UK specialist curriculum for Periodontics and prepares candidates to sit Royal College Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations. The periodontium can be affected by a wide range of diseases and conditions including periodontitis, one of the most common inflammatory diseases worldwide. This course will equip you with the skills to provide specialist level care for the diagnosis, prevention and management of periodontal diseases as well as the placement and restoration of dental implants.

What you will study

Our Periodontics MClinDent course combines academic learning and clinical training, providing students with a strong understanding of the evidence and theory underpinning periodontal and implant dentistry practice. You will gain extensive clinical experience; 2,700 hours during the three-year programme. Compulsory modules include: Fundamentals of Restorative Dentistry, Applied Dental Materials Science, Critical Appraisal and EBD, Simulated Clinical Skills in Restorative Dentistry, Foundation Clinical Skills in Restorative Dentistry, The Scientific Basis of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Advanced Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, The Restoration and Maintenance of a Periodontally Compromised Dentition and Dental Implants, CT Advanced Clinical Skills in Periodontics, Implant Dentistry & Restorative Dentistry Part 1, Clinical Speciality Research Project and Dissertation, Advanced Clinical Skills in Periodontics, Implant Dentistry & Restorative Dentistry Part 2.

Career pathways

Our MClinDent is highly regarded by our external examiners and by former students. Our students value and see the importance of engaging with like-minded and enthusiastic colleagues. Graduate roles and employers include: enhanced dental practice; specialist practice; restorative consultancy positions (in the UK and abroad); senior academic posts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Essential Primary Dental Degree (BDS, BChD, DDS) At least three years of postgraduate clinical practice equivalent to Foundation Dental Training and Dental Core Training in the UK Applicants should be currently in clinical practice Experience of academic writing/critical appraisal/professional teaching or presentation Desirable Fellowship (FDS) or Membership (MFDS) in Dental Surgery from one of the UK Royal Colleges Clinical access requirement Your clinical placement will be within the Newcastle Dental Hospital clinics. You must have: been granted clinical access by the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust before starting this placement. the required immunisation against blood-borne viral diseases and you must not have any disease which would constitute a hazard to patients. You will be given a health check soon after registration by the Occupational Health Department of the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Failure to obtain the necessary access will result in your automatic withdrawal from the course. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 36 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5878f/#how-to-apply

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