Prosthodontics DClinDent
City Campus , United Kingdom
Overview
Prosthodontics is a component mono-specialty of the field of Restorative Dentistry.
In this course, you will have the opportunity to reinforce your clinical skills. With these skills, you will be able to deliver high-quality integrated care in a team environment. There is also a focus on the scientific and biological background of dental diseases and their treatment.
You will develop your skills to a specialist level in fixed and removable prosthodontics. This will be done through multi-disciplinary patient-centred clinical practice including:
- aesthetics dentistry, including smile design
- digital dentistry workflow in prosthodontics
- full mouth rehabilitation
- implant dentistry
- management of tooth surface loss
- minimal intervention dentistry
- science and selection of biomaterials
You will learn a broad range of specialist-level skills including:
- prosthodontic management following head and neck cancer care
- prosthodontic management required for acquired maxillofacial and dentoalveolar defects due to:
- maxillofacial trauma
- developmental and congenital abnormalities including cleft lip and palate
- other developmental disturbances of the teeth (e.g. amelogenesis imperfecta, and hypodontia)
You will develop as a leader in the healthcare setting by developing competence in:
- human factors and ergonomics
- leadership and management skills
- clinical governance
Year 1 covers the scientific basis of clinical practice in restorative dentistry, and non-technical skills. In Years 2 and 3, you'll learn and practice advanced prosthodontics. An evidence-based and reflective approach will be used.
Completing this course should allow you to meet the eligibility criteria to apply to a Membership in Prosthodontics specialty exam. In the UK, these are conducted at the UK Royal Colleges.
The broad training and the coursework you complete will help you prepare for:
- the faculty membership examinations (MFDS) held by the UK Royal Colleges
- the ORE and/or LDS RCS examinations for statutory registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
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