Endodontic Practice

This postgraduate diploma programme is designed for dentists wishing to enhance their endodontic knowledge and clinical skills whilst continuing to work in practice, and is sustained part-time over two years.

The programme enables participants to improve their knowledge and refine their practical and clinical skills. Subjects covered include the biological basis of disease management, as well as the clinical and technical aspects of treatment. The programme is delivered by leading clinicians, providing close support, coaching and mentoring to aid improvement in technical, clinical and cognitive domains.

Students undertake modules to the value of 120 credits.

The programme consists of seven core modules (120 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, part-time one year) is offered.

Core modules

• Level 1 Clinical Endodontics
• Level 1 Endodontic Sciences
• Level 1 Practical Endodontics
• Level 2 Practical Endodontics
• Generalist Skills
• Special Interest Skills - Endodontic Surgery and Trauma Management
• Special Interest Skills - Pulp Therapy, Primary Root Canal Treatment & Endodontic Retreatment

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures, hands-on practical sessions and case conferences on practice-managed patients in the first year, followed by direct clinical supervision of patient management in the second year.

In year one, 28 contact days are required (including one induction day); in year two, 21 contact days are required.

All applicants must normally hold an approved dental qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council in the UK, with a minimum of two years' post-qualification clinical experience.