Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) Periodontology

Course Overview

More than ever, patients are understanding the importance of maintaining their oral health, and are investing considerable effort and expense in complex restorative procedures. As a result, the demand for this expertise is in great demand. Particular focus is given to developing clinical techniques in Implantology, and providing supervised clinical training in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of periodontaly compromised patients, along with the importance of effective maintenance protocols. You will also work with colleagues from other programmes to discuss management of patient cases with a multidisciplinary approach and sound judgement based on evidence. LocationLondon Waterloo, Abingdon (Oxfordshire) and CoventryFor full-time students some study will be completed at regional clinical centres nationwide in the UK and internationallyThe Masters in Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) Periodontology is offered by BPP University. Your study optionsPart-timeThe part-time programme is suitable for busy clinicians opting to undertake further study while they work. If you choose to take this option, you will attend three teaching weeks in years one and two at BPP University UK locations that include seminars, interactive workshops and practical training on models, phantom heads and cadaveric specimens. In order to complete the advanced clinical practice module in year two, you will complete clinical requirements in your own practice, or in our clinical outreach centres, to develop key clinical competencies. And in year three, you will receive teaching in research methodology, and have the opportunity to undertake a clinically orientated research project guided by a qualified research supervisor. Full-time, with a UK clinical placementThis variant is suitable for dentists wishing to invest three full-time years of their early career into training in one of the six disciplines. In addition to the intensive teaching blocks and practical work mentioned above, you will attend seminars and workshops and a clinical placement in our regional outreach clinics over 30 weeks per year. You will gain vital professional experience by observing qualified clinicians performing advanced procedures in a clinical setting, and be able to apply the new skills you learn by practising, whilst supervised, on models and cadaveric specimens. And in year three, you will receive teaching in research methodology, and have the opportunity to undertake a clinically orientated research project guided by a qualified research supervisor. Full-time, with an international clinical placementThis pioneering variant offers the opportunity to study in the UK as outlined above, as well as undertake a clinical placement in a European country. As with our other full-time option you will benefit from the dedicated teaching blocks, 30 weeks training each year observing qualified clinicians and practising on models and cadaveric specimens. In addition to this, and one of the key features of this study option, is the chance to undertake an international placement. Here you will get the opportunity to perform clinical procedures under the supervision of academic clinicians. You will undergo intensive advanced training in order to develop and enhance your clinical competence and skills, and be exposed to a wide range of expertise, diverse techniques and approaches to dentistry practice thanks to BPP University-s multidisciplinary approach to dentistry training. And in year three, you will receive teaching in research methodology, and have the opportunity to undertake a clinically orientated research project guided by a qualified research supervisor.