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King's College London, University of London: Special Care Dentistry MSc
| Institution | King's College London, University of London |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences |
| Web | http://www.kcl.ac.uk |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 207 848 7000 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Our Special Care Dentistry Master’s programme will give you a theoretical foundation in the subject and develop your clinical skills so that you can competently manage dental patients with special care needs including patients with intellectual, social and medical special needs, physical and mental disabilities and genetic conditions. We put particular emphasis on the use of both pharmacological and non- pharmacological behaviour management techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, analgesia, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia.
**Key benefits**
- Specialty-leading reputation for treating adults who are dentally anxious with both pharmacological methods and psychological treatments
- Training and teaching in a range of settings, including hospital, community clinics and external specialist clinics
- Encompasses all dental disciplines, giving you a holistic approach to patient care
- Close contact with academics throughout the course due to our small teaching numbers.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A dental qualification plus at least two years post-qualification experience. EU applicants will normally need to satisfy any additional specialist training requirements and acquire an NTN before programme commences. For UK applicants FDS, MFDS or MJDF is desirable. |
| Location | Guy's Campus New Hunts House Southwark London SE1 1UL |
Summary
Our Special Care Dentistry MSc will give you a theoretical foundation in the subject and develop your clinical skills so that you can help patients who need special care including patients with special educational needs, disabilities and genetic conditions. We put particular emphasis on the use of behaviour management techniques, analgesia, sedation and general anaesthesia.
**Key benefits**
- Specialty-leading reputation for treating adults who are dentally anxious with both pharmacological methods and psychological treatments
- Training and teaching in a range of settings, including hospital, community clinics and external specialist clinics
- Encompasses all dental disciplines, giving you a holistic approach to patient care
- Close contact with academics throughout the course due to our small teaching numbers.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A dental qualification plus at least two years post-qualification experience. EU applicants will normally need to satisfy any additional specialist training requirements and acquire an NTN before programme commences. For UK applicants FDS, MFDS or MJDF is desirable. |
| Location | Guy's Campus New Hunts House Southwark London SE1 1UL |
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