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University of Sheffield: Orthodontics
| Institution | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Department | Clinical Dentistry |
| Web | http://www.sheffield.ac.uk |
| dentalpgtadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01142159318 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Qualify as an expert orthodontist who can independently treat a wide range of malocclusions. Graduates are eligible to sit the Royal Colleges’ Membership in Orthodontics exams.
Course description This course is for dentists who want to specialise in orthodontics and develop the knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to treat a wide range of malocclusions. After completing the course, you will be eligible to sit the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) exam with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, or the bi-collegiate MOrth exam with the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
In the first year, you will study the fundamentals of orthodontics, including the causes of common malocclusion, how to diagnose them, and the principles of different orthodontic treatments. You will develop new practical skills in clinical training sessions, attend consultant clinics and case discussions, and study the latest advances in digital dentistry and dental manufacturing.
A large part of the course involves managing patients allocated to you from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, next door to the University of Sheffield’s dental school, or from another clinical centre you are attached to.
You will start to work with moderate-to-severe occlusal anomalies in the second year. By the end of the third year, you will have the skills to complete orthodontic treatments independently and successfully – from obtaining orthodontic records, adjusting appliances and monitoring the progress of treatments.
Because dental specialists work in a multidisciplinary environment, there will be opportunities to work with students and trainees from other areas. You will learn how to communicate clearly and professionally with specialists and non-specialists.
You will work on your research project throughout the course, starting with research methods and statistics training in the first year. In the second year, you will complete a literature review and in the third year, you will produce a thesis of a standard that could be submitted to a scientific journal.
Accreditation Candidates who are awarded the University of Sheffield’s DClinDent Orthodontics qualification will be eligible to sit the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) exam with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, or the bi-collegiate MOrth exam with the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Please check the university website for the most up to date information.
DClinDent
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A university-accredited degree in dental surgery that enables the practice of dentistry and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience in general dental practice. An MFDS, MJDF or equivalent is also required. You must also meet our health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements for clinical courses. We also consider a wide range of international qualifications: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. **Application process** - Degree certificate and transcript. See our supporting documents webpage for more information on the documents we require. We do not issue conditional offers for this programme, so only applications submitted with all the necessary supporting documentation will be considered. The deadline for your application to be considered in the first round of shortlisting is 15 December 2023. Any applications received after this date will only be considered if places become available and another round of shortlisting is required. Application timeline for 2024 entry Applications received after this date will only be considered in the event that another round of shortlisting is required Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview. These will take place in late January/early February 2024. You should expect to receive a decision by mid-February 2024. Offer holders must accept their offer and pay a £5,000 fee deposit within four weeks of receiving their offer letter. Otherwise, the offer will be withdrawn. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
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