Course Description
This is a modular course in fixed and removable prosthodontics and is suitable for dentists contemplating an academic career or preparing for specialist practice. Students will attend lectures, seminars, clinical and laboratory demonstrations, and consultant clinics. Students will treat patients under supervision and carry out some of the laboratory work as advised by course tutors. More than one module may be taught concurrently and clinical work will be undertaken on regular sessions throughout the course. A supervised research project will be undertaken and a formal bound dissertation will be submitted by the end of the course. The various aspects of fixed prosthodontics will be performed on a phantom head before proceeding to the clinic as it is considered important to thoroughly revise techniques to ensure a high standard of clinical work. This includes endodontics, post preparation, core build-ups and preparations for inlays, crowns, bridges and resin-retained bridges. There are eight modules, all of which must be completed satisfactorily, together with a research project. The modules and their associated SCQF (the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) credits are as follows: Introductory Module (20 credits) including radiology decontamination and infection control, communication and IT skills, clinical photography, dental caries - diagnosis and management, periodontal disease - diagnosis and management, treatment planning in restorative dentistry, health care law and administration; Complete Dentures (20 credits); Partial Dentures (20 credits); Operative and Adhesive Dentistry (20 credits); Endodontics (20 credits); Laboratory-fabricated Restorations (20 credits); Applied Dental Materials (20 credits); Dentistry for the Elderly (10 credits); Dissertation, including research methods and basic statistics (30 credits).

Course Fees
£10,500 per annum

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Assessment method
Assessment will be comprised of continuous assessment (50%) and a 45 minute MCQ examination (50%) for each taught module. Students carry out an investigation related to fixed and removable prosthodontics or dental materials and produce a typed and bound dissertation. This will include a critical review of the literature. It is anticipated that the proportion of time spent on the research project should be approximately 25% of the course. The research project and dissertation are assessed by viva examination. The results of the module assessments and the logbook of clinical activity will be scrutinised by the examiners. All three components will carry equal rating and candidates must pass all three.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a degree in dentistry from a university recognised for this purpose. Candidates will normally be expected to have had two years experience following graduation. If your first language is not English, then you need to demonstrate that you have a good command of the English language. It is essential that applicants can certify that they are not carriers of Hepatitis B. If applicants arrive without a certificate, they will be tested and if found positive they will be excluded from the course, even if they have already matriculated. It is also mandatory that clinical postgraduate students are immunised against Hepatitis B before beginning clinical work and have proof that the immunisation has been successful.

Venue Description
Accommodation may be available to those undertaking certain learning opportunities and the institution will provide details. Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN

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