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Paediatric Dentistry
Queen Mary, University of London
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 23,935 - ≈ € 40,690 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Queen Mary, University of London
This programme is designed for dental graduates who wish to pursue a career in paediatric dentistry either in primary or secondary care services, or in a university setting. The programme can contribute the first two years of clinical training leading to Membership in Paediatric Dentistry of The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and full active membership of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry.
Both of these options are possible following successful completion of an optional third year of training which is available through competitive entry.
Contents
By entering this programme you will undertake extensive clinical, formal teaching and a supervi research project. All the taught and clinical mod in the programme are core modules but you wil have considerable choice in selecting a topic for research project.
The programme comprises 9 modules:
Module 1
Foundation Course
Module 2
Statistics, Ethics and Research Methods
Module 3
Basic Knowledge in Paediatric Dentistry includin the following:
* Behaviour science/patient management, sedation and general anaesthesia Dental Traumatology
* Prevention of Caries and Periodontal Disease
* Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
* Basic Orthodontics
Module 4
Advance Knowledge in Paediatric Dentistry I, including:
* Consolidation of the Basic Knowledge
* Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
* Children with special needs
Module 5
Advance Knowledge in Paediatric Dentistry II, including:
* Paediatric medicine and surgery
* Dental Anomalies
* Multi-disciplinary treatment planning
Module 6
Basic Clinical Skills and case-mix
Module 7
Specific Clinical Skill
Module 8
Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
Module 9
Research Project
You will undertake the care of child and adolescent patients to gain experience and prepare for your case presentations in the final examination. An important feature of the programme is that you will also participate in medical clinics held in the main hospital. You will also attend specialist clinics such as cleft lip and palate, and developmental disorders.
Assessment Each module is assessed separately, including essays, written, clinical and viva voce examinations.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Person specification for entry to postgraduate clinical dentistry programmes:
Education:
* Essential: * Primary qualification in Dentistry - BDS or equivalent.
* Desirable: * Primary dental qualification registerable with the General Dental Council in the UK;
* MFDS, MJFD or FDS or equivalent;
* Other postgraduate diplomas, degrees;
* Other evidenceof high academic achievement (eg Course grades, award of degree with honours or equivalent. Previous first degree [-BSc]).
Experience:
* Essential: * Two years full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical practice of dentistry.
* Desirable: * Evidence of experience of practice of a broad range of general dentistry;
* Completion of formal Vocational Training course, General Professional Training program, or equivalent such as hospital internship.
* Specific clinical experience in discipline/specialty to which they are applying.
English Language:
* Essential: * English as first language
OR
* Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 ( no less than 6.5 in any part), TOEFL scores as follows : internet based 106, computer based 263, paper based 627 and must have been completed within the last two years.
* Desirable: * Other equivalent tests will be considered on merit.
Career intentions:
* Essential: * Clear commitment to pursuing postgraduate studies in the one specialty/discipline applied for.
* Desirable: * Eligible for acceptance to a recognised specialist training program;
* Evidence of interest in chosen specialty through attendance at previous relevant courses etc; Membership of appropriate professional societies;
* Experience of clinical photography.
Generic skills
* Essential: * Ability to use a computer and familiar with common programs such as MS Office.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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