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Queen Mary, University of London

Masters Degree , Dental Nursing

Course Description

If you are a dental graduate who wants to pursue a career in orthodontics this programme is for you. The Professional Doctorate Programme in Orthodontics provides an integrated three years training for dentists who aspire to be specialists, either in primary or secondary services, or clinical academics of the future. The DClinDent Degree integrates academic activities with clinical practice and research up to level 8 of FHEQ and covers all the topics in the GDC (UK) Specialist Curriculum. The degree is full-time and will provide a sound basis for developing an academic career and for preparing for a career as a specialist in the discipline of Orthodontics.

The three-year full-time DClinDent Degree programme has a strong emphasis on close chair-side support.

You will undertake the Final DClinDent examination (University of London) during the third year and may separately choose to also undertake the external Membership (MOrth) examination, with the Royal College of Surgeons.

This programme will:

  • Familiarise you with up-to-date, novel and evidence based clinical practices in Orthodontics
  • Provide research training to professional doctorate level allowing you to develop critical appraisal skills in relation to published literature and undertake a research project, under direct supervision
  • Provides you hands-on clinical training with children and adolescents
  • Enable you to understand the biomechanical principles of tooth movement
  • Enable you to understand the development, growth and influence of the skeletal and soft tissues on the dentition
  • Allow you to develop an understanding of the importance of materials science in orthodontics
  • Teach you how to formulate a diagnosis of malocclusion and an appropriate treatment plan
  • Let you apply the theory and practice of clinical orthodontics to treat a variety of malocclusions.

The application deadline is 31st January in the Year of entry.  Once we have received applications by the deadline the first selection process will begin. We reserve the right to receive further application after the deadline and make decisions on those applications in July/August subject to places being available.

Course Content

The aim of the DClinDent programme is to extend knowledge and skills in Orthodontics beyond the level obtained as an undergraduate and to prepare the candidate for a professional career as a specialist in that discipline.

The components of the programme are designed to accomplish this aim:

  • A programme of seminars, practical classes and other didactic sessions commencing with an introductory course and reviewing the clinical and scientific scope of the subject to determine its evidence base
  • Supervised clinical practice in which treatment planning and clinical procedures are performed for selected cases, including a number of complex treatments
  • Work based learning, clinical audit / service evaluation project as to evaluate clinical practices
  • A research investigation leading to a dissertation in which the candidate is required to demonstrate the application of scientific method to a problem of relevance to the subject area

This course includes extensive clinical training (60 per cent), formal teaching (25 per cent) and a supervised research project (15 per cent). All the taught and clinical modules in the programme are core teaching. You will have considerable choice when selecting a topic for your research project.

Full-time

Undertaking a professional doctorate programme is a serious commitment, with weekly contact hours being in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research needed to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. Please contact the course convenor for precise information on the number of contact hours per week for this programme.

Core modules

  • Advanced clinical diagnostic and treatment planning in Orthodontic patients
  • Multidisciplinary care in Orthodontic patients
  • Clinical governance and audit - Orthodontics
  • Research consolidation and manuscript preparation from DClinDent project - Orthodontics
  • Completion of Clinical Treatment and Cases - Orthodontics

 

Entry Requirements

You should have a primary qualification in Dentistry - BDS or equivalent, plus two years full¿time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical practice of dentistry, including 6 months full¿time experience in Oral & Maxillo-facial surgery and paediatric dentistry or restorative dentistry.

Other international qualifications may be acceptable, please contact the Admissions Office for clarification.

Applicants from UK or EU

Obtaining the National Training Number (NTN) is highly recommended for UK or EU applicants to this course. Therefore, in addition to the application to Queen Mary University of London for this programme, a separate application is also required for submission directly to the Health Education England to obtain the National Training Number (NTN). For further information on how to apply for the NTN number please click on this link:

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed separately, including essays, written, clinical and viva voce examinations.
You will be assessed during the DClinDent program by written examinations, case presentations, practical examination, clinical diagnostic and treatment planning. You will also take part in an oral assessment of your research report. In completing the 3rd year of your DClinDent program, you will be eligible, if you wish for the Royal College of Surgeons Membership examination (MOrth). This entails case presentations, clinical diagnostic and treatment planning exercises.

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