Clinical Dentistry

Are you a general dentist looking to specialise? The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a three-year professional doctorate that will prepare you for specialist registration and practice.The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry will develop your understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of specialist practice. The application process involves a range of requirements – see 'Program Details' for more information.Choose to specialise in one of the following fields: Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology, Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics or Special Needs Dentistry, and gain a registrable specialist qualification.Undertake patient care at the $138 million UQ Oral Health Centre with the most modern equipment, technologies and teaching methods. The centre is the largest and most advanced tertiary oral health facility in Australia.Develop advanced abilities in scientific reasoning and research. You'll study the role of research in dentistry and how it can support your clinical practice. You'll also complete a supervised project for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.UQ's School of Dentistry is recognised nationally and internationally for providing leading-edge dental education and for its contributions to dental research.FAST FACTSWith age comes expertiseThe School of Dentistry has been educating students since 1937 and is one of the most respected dental schools in Australia. Our researchers also scored the highest possible rating in the 2015 ERA Outcomes, which highlights our international significance.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEExtensive supervised practiseFrom your first semester, you’ll undertake supervised placements in a range of dental clinics, depending on your choice of specialisation. Locations include the Oral Health Centre, dental clinics in hospitals or other healthcare facilities in Queensland .RESEARCHRenowned research reputationResearch in the School of Dentistry covers...