Periodontology

This full-time, three-year Master’s programme provides intensive knowledge of the basic principles of periodontal diseases, the management of advanced periodontal cases and the surgical components of implant dentistry.

The programme offers students the ability to assess and manage the periodontal needs of a patient and to become competent in the presentation, diagnosis and management of all known diseases and disorders of the periodontium.

Students undertake modules to the value of 540 credits.

Year one consists of core modules (180 credits). Year two consists of core modules (180 credits). Year three consists of core modules (120 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

Core modules

• Principles of Non-Surgical Treatment
• Clinical Science and Research Methods
• Scientific Basis of Periodontology
• Periodontal Therapy 1: Non-Surgical and Basic Surgical Therapy
• Periodontal Clinical Care 1
• Investigation Leading to MClinDent in Periodontology Dissertation 1
• Periodontal Therapy 2: Advanced Periodontal Therapy (b)
• Periodontal Clinical Care 2
• Periodontal Clinical Care 3
• Investigation Leading to MClinDent in Periodontology Dissertation 2
• Periodontal Therapy 3: Implants and Restorative Dentistry
• Periodontal Clinical Care 4

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this programme.

Dissertation/report

Each student undertakes an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 13,000–15,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through seminars, tutorials, individual and small-group teaching, self-directed learning, and practical clinical and experiential learning; with maximum exposure to clinical methodologies and management of patients with periodontal diseases.

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