Conservative Dentistry

A full-time, one-year (or for specialist registrars (StRs), a part-time, two-year) Master's programme that provides advanced knowledge in various areas of conservative dentistry.

The programme provides theoretical and practical experience in the conservative restoration of cases ranging from a single missing tooth to full mouth rehabilitation, utilising either tooth or implant-supported restorations.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of seven core modules (120 credits) and a dissertation module (60 credits).

Core modules

• Clinical Science and Research Methods
• Interdisciplinary Aspects of Restorative Treatment
• Principles of Treatment Core Course (Conservative Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics)
• Fundamentals of Fixed and Implant Prosthodontics
• Prosthodontic Treatment Planning and Functional Occlusion
• Prosthodontic Operative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Clinical and Laboratory Treatment (Conservative Dentistry)

Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 10,000–12,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, small group teaching, journal clubs, and one-to-one teaching in the clinical and laboratory situation. Assessment is through written papers (MCQ, MSA, and essays), mock written, oral and patient examination, supervised clinical work, internal graduate appraisal, logbooks, and the dissertation.

All applicants must normally hold an approved dental qualification and have a minimum of two years' clinical experience post-qualification.