Masters Degree Description
The programme includes academic and clinical teaching of orthodontic case assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment, using a case-based approach. Sessions include clinical skills and observations in specialist practice, together with support of orthodontic clinical care provided by the practitioner for patients in their own practice. This approach will enable you to develop confidence in practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge, understanding and application to patients.
Key features
- Led by a team of specialists in orthodontics and complemented by respected visiting clinicians and educators.
- Structured to allow participants to continue their current working commitments while studying at an appropriate pace.
- Each module at PG Certificate and PG Diploma stages includes consultant/specialist led supervision and clinical time to facilitate the demonstration, assimilation and practice of taught clinical techniques.
- The course allows case assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient management and practical clinical techniques to be learnt, underpinned by an appraisal of the evidence base, so that participants gain the skills to practice critically and effectively in their own dental practices.
- As well as seminars, tutorials and self-directed learning in context, the programme also includes practical hands on teaching in state of the art clinical facilities and simulated dental learning environment.
- Develop enhanced skills, knowledge, and critical thinking in case assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical skills, management of the medically compromised patient and integration of multi-disciplinary treatment.
- The teaching takes place face to face in our specialist orthodontic practice and clinical skills suite in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK. Teaching is provided in blocks of three consecutive days, several times per module.
- There are a number of clinical skills practice and observation sessions which must be attended in person.
Entry Requirements
BDS Dental Surgery
Graduates should be practicing dentistry whilst undertaking the programme and hold full GDC (or equivalent) registration as a dental practitioner, they should also have full professional indemnity and normally at least two years of clinical experience (full time equivalent).
Places will then be allocated to successful candidates on a first come first served basis.
Fees
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