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Dentistry Programmes

Warwick Dentistry is one of the UK’s foremost providers of dental education and is the largest provider of Master’s training in the UK. The University of Warwick has been ranked in the top five UK universities and its dental programmes have been reviewed by the General Dental Council.

The full-time variant of our MSc with Supervised Dental Clinical Training is aimed at qualified dentists wishing to undertake intensive specialist study. Our full-time Master’s courses provide access to clinical supervision and training, to meet all the core competencies for specialist training, whilst you study. These uniquely structured two-part courses provide the opportunity to study on one of our established Master’s programmes, whilst gaining hands-on supervised training in leading clinical stateof- the-art practices.

MSc in Implant Dentistry

Standard Duration: 3-8 years part-time or 3 years full-time with Supervised Oral Surgery Clinical Training

The MSc in Implant Dentistry is a flexible, modulebased course designed to enable you to meet the needs of your dental patients with deficient dentitions. The course aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding of restorative implant dentistry, and explore the processes of examination, diagnosis, assessment, investigations, implant placement, rehabilitation and patient management. The Diploma and MSc in Implant Dentistry are recognised by the General Dental Council as additional professional qualifications. This course is aimed at general dental surgeons intending to incorporate dental implants as a treatment modality in their practices or to expand on existing knowledge and skills.

Contact Details
Course Co-ordinator: Debbie Gibbs (part-time MSc)
44 (0)24 7657 4633
d.k.gibbs@warwick.ac.uk

Course Co-ordinator: Karl Waldron (full-time MSc)
44 (0)24 7657 4640
k.waldron@warwick.ac.uk

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    MSc in Endodontics

    Standard Duration: 3-5 years part-time or 3 years full-time, with Supervised Clinical Dental Training

    The course focuses on developing the skills needed for the general practice of endodontic care. The course is delivered by leading professionals, academics, and researchers in the field of endodontic dentistry and supported by respected academics from the field of professional development. This programme is aimed at GDPs who want to develop the skills needed for the general practice of endodontic care.

    Contact Details
    Course Co-ordinator: Samantha Clarke (part-time MSc)
    44 (0)24 7615 1023
    s.l.clarke@warwick.ac.uk

    Course Co-ordinator: Karl Waldron (full-time MSc)
    44 (0)24 7657 4640
    k.waldron@warwick.ac.uk

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      MSc in Oral Surgery

      Standard Duration: 2-5 years part-time

      At the time of going to print, this course was subject to final approval.
      The MSc in Oral Surgery aims to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of issues related to all aspects of modern oral surgery, theoretical as well as practical. It will include supervised clinical experience in a busy University Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with study days at The University of Warwick. The programme will teach practitioners all aspects of minor oral surgery carried out under local anaesthesia, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia; whilst making them aware of wider issues such as the relationship between primary and secondary care, the importance of appropriate diagnosis and recent advances in oral medicine. Lecturers will be drawn from a number of primary and secondary care specialties, and students will additionally undertake advanced life support as part of the course.

      Contact Details
      44 (0)24 7615 1023
      dentists@warwick.ac.uk

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        MSc in Orthodontics

        Standard Duration: 3-8 years part-time or 3 years full-time with Supervised Dental Clinical Training

        This MSc promotes awareness and skills of modern orthodontics and its scope for use in primary care dental practice. It is aimed at General Dental Practitioners who wish to develop a special interest in orthodontic care, providing hands-on experience in orthodontic case assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment. It also develops your ability to critically appraise research papers and other specialised publications in the field. The course enhances professional development, supporting you to think creatively and independently, to solve problems, to exercise judgment, and to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and develop a proficiency in Orthodontics informed by evidence-based dentistry. You will be tutored by a wide range of experts in the field of Orthodontics, together with advanced clinical training.

        Contact Details
        Course Co-ordinator: Cheryl Grantham (part-time MSc)
        44 (0)24 7652 2474
        c.grantham@warwick.ac.uk

        Course Co-ordinator: Karl Waldron (full-time MSc)
        44 (0)24 7657 4640
        k.waldron@warwick.ac.uk

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          MSc in Lingual Orthodontics

          Standard Duration: 3-8 years part-time

          The course is aimed at the experienced specialist orthodontist who wishes to develop their skills in lingual orthodontics. It will be of interest to those who would like to begin treating patients with lingual appliances, as well as experienced clinicians who would like to develop their skills further. The course provides a complete and comprehensive insight into Lingual Orthodontics and will cover thoroughly the full range of lingual appliance systems currently available. The British Lingual Orthodontic Society fully supports the programme.

          Course Co-ordinator: Cheryl Grantham
          44 (0)24 7652 2474
          c.grantham@warwick.ac.uk

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            MSc in Restorative Dentistry

            Standard Duration: 3-8 years part-time or 3 years full-time with Supervised Dental Clinical Training

            The MSc in Restorative Dentistry is a modular training scheme created to equip you with specific expertise in the field of Restorative Dentistry. The course allows General Dental Practitioners to pursue a flexible training pathway that can be taken over a period suited to individual requirements and circumstances. It is designed for dentists who wish to develop their skills in Restorative Dentistry and/or who wish to develop a special interest in restorative dentistry. The course provides you with tuition from experts in the field of Restorative Dentistry together with advanced clinical training so that they are able to develop a proficiency informed by evidence-based dentistry.

            Course Co-ordinator: Karl Waldron (full and part-time MScs)
            44 (0)24 7657 4640
            k.waldron@warwick.ac.uk

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              Application Fact File

              Entry Requirements

              Ideally a first or second class honours degree from a UK university or comparable institution plus suitable experience. Those without a first degree but with relevant clinical experience should contact the course director for advise before applying.

              Dentistry programmes (part-time students only):

              Students must also:

              • Hold a license to practice dentistry (BDS or LDS or international equivalent).
              • Be a current member of the General Dental Council.
              • Have their own indemnity insurance for practising dentistry.
              • Normally have completed one year of vocational training.

              For other course-specific entry requirements please visit: www.warwick.ac.uk/go/wms-cpd

              English Language Requirements

              IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 (with 6.5 in the reading and writing components); TOEFL (iBT) 92

              Application

              All applications are made online at www.warwick.ac.uk/go/pgapply

              Tuition Fees

              Please visit the fees pages for more information on tuition fees

              Funding

              Funding opportunities are published on the Medical School website.

              Details of other funding opportunities are available from: www.warwick.ac.uk/go/graduateschool

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              Warwick Dentistry

              Warwick Medical School

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              University of Warwick
              Coventry, CV4 7AL
              wmsinfo@warwick.ac.uk

              Postgraduate Admissions

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