MClinDent in Orthodontics
Study mode: Full Time
Duration 2 years Full Time
Why choose the MClinDent in Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics) at Sheffield?
This course is suitable for UK, European and overseas applicants. The programme provides students with a strong grounding in the fundamental principles of Orthodontics and focuses on developing sufficient knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes to enable the independent practise of orthodontics.
Its flexible modular structure enables the course to meet a wide range of student needs. Students not wishing to complete a dissertation may opt to complete either the Certificate or the Diploma as alternatives.
The School of Clinical Dentistry has been confirmed as one of the top departments in the UK for dental research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
Programme Outline
The MClinDent degree consists of a mixture of lectures, tutorials, seminars, reflective and personal learning and clinical training. A significant part of the teaching will be with patients allocated for orthodontic management.
Aims and Objectives
Overall Aims
- To develop an individual with the necessary evidence-based and critical approaches to working in the field of orthodontics
Learning Objectives
On completion of the programme the graduate should:
- Be able to diagnose and manage most conditions pertaining to orthodontics
- Understand the role of orthodontics in the development of a comprehensive treatment strategy and plan for an individual patient
- Demonstrate critical appraisal skills when evaluating information in the dental literature
Curriculum
Students must complete a total of 180 credits
The course consists of the following core and specialist modules (Credit value in brackets):
- Research methods in Clinical Dentistry (core – 15)
- Principles of Clinical Management (core – 15)
- Current Concepts in Clinical Dentistry (core – 15)
- Principles of Clinical Orthodontics I (specialist – 15)
- Principles of Clinical Orthodontics II (specialist - 30)
- Orthodontic Case studies (specialist – 30)
- Orthodontic dissertation (specialist – 60)
- Clinical practice (specialist - non-credit bearing)
Assessment methods
- Written short answer examinations
- Clinical oral examinations
Teaching Methods
- Experiential clinical learning
- Seminars
- Case-based discussion
- Computer-based learning
Entry requirements
A recognised dental qualification and two years general dental experience essential. MFDS, MJDF or equivalent is desirable.
An overall score of IELTS 7 with at least 6 in each component
Next Intake
Applications for the course starting September 2013 have now closed.
We have yet to decide on the entry for September 2014. If we do decide that the course will go ahead this will be for non UK/EEA nationals only and we will consider applications in January 2014. We would be really grateful if you would not submit your application until November 2013.
Contact name
Programme Director:
Dr Philip Benson
Reader/Honorary Consultant in Orthodontics
Unit of Oral Health and Development
School of Clinical Dentistry,
Claremont Crescent
Sheffield
S10 2TA
Tel: 0114 271 7885/7895
Fax: 0114 271 7843
Email:
dentalpgtadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk