Orthodontics MClinDent
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Years
This full-time, two-year Master's programme combines theory, practical elements, teaching and research with personal treatment sessions and new-patient diagnostic clinics.
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About this course
The programme aims to develop the academic, clinical and technical skills required to enable graduates to undertake the independent practice of orthodontics, or for further research in this field.
Careers advice is provided during the programme and students are given appropriate guidance when requested at any stage. Graduates may enter:
PhD study
Post-CCST training programmes within the UK (leading to consultant-level hospital posts)
Orthodontic specialist practice within the UK
Orthodontic specialist practice overseas.
Applicants must have a minimum of two years' clinical experience post-qualification.
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Subjects
- Orthodontics
- MClinDent
- Orthodontic Techniques
- Clinical Skills
- Techniques
- Orthodontic Clinical
- Malocclusions
- Facial growth
- Treatment skill
- Treatment plan
Course programme
The programme aims to equip students with the skills to understand the principles of normal and abnormal facial growth, diagnose malocclusions, identify aetiological factors, develop appropriate treatment plans, appreciate the scope and limitations of orthodontic treatment, treat malocclusions to a high standard of outcome, and to be aware of the factors associated with stability of the result.
Students undertake modules to the value of 360 credits.
In year one, students complete core modules to the value of (150 credits). In year two, students complete core modules to the value of (120 credits) and a dissertation (90 credits).
Core modules- Principles of Treatment Core Course (Orthodontics)
- Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills
- Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills II
- Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills III
- Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills IV
- Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills V
- Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills VI
- Principles of Treatment Core Course (Orthodontics)
- Orthodontic Clinical Practice I
- Advanced Orthodontic Clinical Practice II
- There are no optional modules for this programme.
All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of at least 15,000–18,000 words.
Teaching and learningThe programme is based on the UK General Dental Council Orthodontic curriculum and is delivered through lectures, practical/ technical teaching, clinical seminars, tutorials, self-directed learning, and supervised clinical treatment of patients.
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Orthodontics MClinDent