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Newcastle University: Restorative Dentistry

Institution Newcastle University View institution profile
Department School of Dental Sciences
Web Visit Newcastle University website
Study type Taught

Summary

Our course will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge further in restorative dentistry. Building on basic principles, the course provides consultant-led clinical and laboratory practice. You will undertake restorative cases requiring both routine and complex treatments. This involves treatment planning, clinical procedures and technical work.

The course has a substantial clinical component with clinically related sessions accounting for 60%. Specialists and consultants provide clinical teaching and supervision, supported by a comprehensive seminar programme. You can find profiles of our staff on the School of Dental Sciences website.

We provide an evidence base for restorative dentistry and opportunities for applied research. The research element of the course contributes to 40% of the final mark. You will undertake a research project that contributes to the Centre of Oral Health Research (COHR) research profile. You will also have the opportunity to work with internationally renowned researchers in the COHR.

Our graduates have progressed to careers in: enhanced dental practice specialist practice restorative consultancy positions (in the UK and abroad) senior academic posts

The course 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.

Delivery This is a full time taught course. Part time study is only available for those enrolled on a Northern Deanery specialist training programme (eg StR in Restorative Dentistry).

We deliver teaching through: seminars laboratory courses clinical teaching research sessions

All teaching takes place during the day at our Newcastle campus. We make full use of our partnership with the NHS, involving: consultants technicians nursing staff

Facilities The School of Dental Sciences is modern, occupying a spacious, purpose-built facility. We enjoy well-equipped, light and airy clinics. You will have access to our dental e-learning portfolio (identity).

We have a range of research laboratories and a clinical research facility. This enables us to offer clinical training/research opportunities of the highest international standard.

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About us
A Global Top 125 university (QS World University Rankings 2023), Newcastle University is dedicated to excellence, creativity and innovation, pioneering solutions that can change our world.

Through world-class research it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing society globally, leading in its key strengths of ageing and health, data, energy, cities, culture and creative arts. The UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessed its research as world-leading with outstanding impact.

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