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The English language requirement for this programme is set by the regulatory body, the General Dental Council (GDC). In line with GDC guidelines, acceptable English language evidence includes:
IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each subskill no more than 2 years prior to the start of the programme, or
Evidence of a primary dental qualification that has been taught and examined in English achieved no more than 2 years prior to the start of the programme, or
Evidence of a pass in a language test for registration with a regulatory authority in a country where the first language is English 2 years prior to the start of the programme, Or
Evidence of 2 years’ experience of practising in a country where the first language is English.
You will also need to provide all of the following at the point you submit your application in order to be considered:
Applicants should normally have passed the MJDF/MFDS/FDS qualifications of the Royal College of Surgeons and have a broad clinical experience. Previous audit and research experience is beneficial.
Designed to aid in developing evidence based practice and develop advanced clinical skills to enable you to become a mono-specialist in Endodontology or fixed and removable Prosthodontics.
The MClinDent (Prosthodontics) course is a full-time three year specialist training programme. It has been designed to enhance student life-long learning skills, aid in developing evidence-based practice, develop advanced clinical skills to enable you to become a mono-specialist in Prosthodontics, and facilitate further career development.
You will study 10 taught modules as well as a dissertation module based on your own research project.
By fully engaging in this course, you should be able to:
Demonstrate an unbiased, systematic and critical appraisal of contemporary knowledge, and an awareness of current problems and/or new insights, many of which are informed by the latest advances in Restorative Dentistry.
Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas in Restorative Dentistry often in the absence of complete data, be able to communicate ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to other specialist colleagues and non-specialist audiences, and engage in critical dialogue about clinical management in Restorative Dentistry.
Read, understand and critically appraise relevant scientific and clinical literature.
Formulate a hypothesis, plan and implement an appropriate project to test the hypothesis and report the findings of the project in the appropriate format.
Evaluate psychological aspects relevant to restorative dentistry.
Execute simple and complex treatment procedures.
Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and treatment of compromised patients, such as cleft lip and palate and tooth anomalies, such as hypodontia.
Understand the relevance of underlying social, dental and medical factors that may influence the uptake compliance and outcome of treatment.
Be familiar with all aspects of clinical governance (clinical, corporate, research) and conduct of professional care.
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Year one
Year one involves four 30-credit modules.
Module title
Research Methods
Foundation to Restorative Dentistry with Emphasis on Prosthodontics
Foundation to Restorative Dentistry with Emphasis on Periodontics
Foundation to Restorative Dentistry with Emphasis on Endodontics
Year two
Year two involves four 30-credit modules.
Module title
Removable Prosthodontics
Advanced Operative
Prosthodontic Clinical Practice
MCD - Implantology
Year three
Year three involves two 30-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation module.
Module title
Dissertation (Pros)
Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics
Advanced Clinical Removable Prosthodontics
On successful completion of the course, you should have the opportunity to pursue a career as a specialist in Prosthodontics.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
