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Newcastle University: Prosthodontics
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Dental Sciences |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| Study type | Taught |
MClinDent
Summary
Prosthodontics is focused on the replacement of missing teeth and the associated soft and hard tissues experienced by so many of the world's population. By providing prostheses like crowns, bridges, dentures we seek to alleviate the impacts of tooth loss on life. Learn with Newcastle University to gain and integrate the specialist skills, knowledge and understanding in prosthodontics to do this for your patients.
Our suite of MClinDent programmes has a common foundation of Restorative Dentistry. We have created three bespoke options to enable dentists to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in the fields of: prosthodontics endodontics periodontics
All three elements will be studied in stage 1 of the MClinDent and will remain a common theme in stages 2 and 3 as you continue in your speciality of Prosthodontics.
Find out more in our School of Dental Sciences postgraduate taught programmes brochure.
The MClinDent programmes are designed to align with the General Dental Council’s UK curricula for specialist training in Endodontics, Periodontics or Prosthodontics and can prepare students to sit the Membership examinations at the UK Royal Colleges.
You should then be able to use the clinical and academic portfolio of evidence that you have built to demonstrate equivalence to the GDC’s curriculum in either Periodontics, Endodontics or Prosthodontics in relation to specialist listing. The information about specialist listing in the UK is held by the GDC. Find out more.
It is important to note that successful completion of one of these programmes does not guarantee acceptance by Royal College to sit their examinations or registration as a specialist through the GDC in the UK.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Essential Primary Dental Degree (BDS, BChD, DDS) 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: 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. |
Summary
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.
Our suite of MClinDent programmes has a common foundation of Restorative Dentistry. We have created three bespoke options to enable dentists to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in the fields of:
prosthodontics endodontics periodontics
All three elements will be studied in stage 1 of the MClinDent and will remain a common theme in stages 2 and 3 as you continue in your speciality of Periodontics.
The course has a particular focus on Implant Dentistry and satisfies the requirements of the Training Standards in Implant Dentistry.
Find out more in our School of Dental Sciences postgraduate taught programmes brochure.
The MClinDent programmes are designed to align with the General Dental Council’s UK curricula for specialist training in Endodontics, Periodontics or Prosthodontics and can prepare students to sit the Membership examinations at the UK Royal Colleges.
You should then be able to use the clinical and academic portfolio of evidence that you have built to demonstrate equivalence to the GDC’s curriculum in either Periodontics, Endodontics or Prosthodontics in relation to specialist listing. The information about specialist listing in the UK is held by the GDC. Find out more.
It is important to note that successful completion of one of these programmes does not guarantee acceptance by Royal College to sit their examinations or registration as a specialist through the GDC in the UK.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Essential Primary Dental Degree (BDS, BChD, DDS) 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: Failure to obtain the necessary access will result in your automatic withdrawal from the course. |
Summary
Prosthodontics is focused on the replacement of missing teeth and the associated soft and hard tissues experienced by so many of the world's population. By providing prostheses like crowns, bridges, dentures we seek to alleviate the impacts of tooth loss on life. Learn with Newcastle University to gain and integrate the specialist skills, knowledge and understanding in prosthodontics to do this for your patients.
Our suite of MClinDent programmes has a common foundation of Restorative Dentistry. We have created three bespoke options to enable dentists to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in the fields of: prosthodontics endodontics periodontics
All three elements will be studied in stage 1 of the MClinDent and will remain a common theme in stages 2 and 3 as you continue in your speciality of Prosthodontics.
Find out more in our School of Dental Sciences postgraduate taught programmes brochure.
The MClinDent programmes are designed to align with the General Dental Council’s UK curricula for specialist training in Endodontics, Periodontics or Prosthodontics and can prepare students to sit the Membership examinations at the UK Royal Colleges.
You should then be able to use the clinical and academic portfolio of evidence that you have built to demonstrate equivalence to the GDC’s curriculum in either Periodontics, Endodontics or Prosthodontics in relation to specialist listing. The information about specialist listing in the UK is held by the GDC. Find out more.
It is important to note that successful completion of one of these programmes does not guarantee acceptance by Royal College to sit their examinations or registration as a specialist through the GDC in the UK.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Essential Primary Dental Degree (BDS, BChD, DDS) 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: 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. |
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