Endodontic Practice PG Dip

The programme enables participants to improve their knowledge and refine their practical and clinical skills. Subjects covered include the biological basis of disease management, as well as the clinical and technical aspects of treatment. The programme is delivered by leading clinicians, providing close support, coaching and mentoring to aid improvement in technical, clinical and cognitive domains.

Students undertake modules to the value of 120 credits.

The programme consists of seven core modules (120 credits).

The PG Diploma programme has four core modules in year one (15 credits each) and three core modules in year two (two of 15 credits and one of 30 credits).

• Clinical Endodontics
• Endodontic Sciences
• Level 1 Practical Endodontics
• Level 2 Practical Endodontics
• Generalist Skills
• Special Interest Skills - Trauma Management and pulp therapy
• Special Interest Skills - Primary Root Canal Treatment and the management of treatment failure

There are no optional modules for this programme.

Not applicable.

The programme is delivered through seminars, lectures, hands-on practical sessions and case conferences on practice-managed patients in the first year, followed by direct clinical supervision of patient management in the second year.

In year one, 25 contact days are required (including one induction day); in year two, 20 contact days are required.

Candidates will need to be employed in a general dental practice, where they would be able to receive and manage patients requiring endodontic care on a regular basis, using contemporary equipment (microscope beneficial but not essential) and materials. Such patients will form part of a contemporaneously maintained log-book to facilitate distance-mentoring.