Periodontics MClinDent

Overview

The periodontium can be affected by a wide range of diseases and conditions including periodontitis, one of the most common inflammatory diseases worldwide. This course will equip you with the skills to provide specialist level care for the diagnosis, prevention and management of periodontal diseases as well as the placement and restoration of dental implants.

Our suite of MClinDent programmes has a common foundation of Restorative Dentistry. We have created three bespoke options to enable dentists to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in the fields of:

• prosthodontics
• endodontics
• periodontics

All three elements will be studied in stage 1 of the MClinDent and will remain a common theme in stages 2 and 3 as you continue in your speciality of Periodontics.

The course has a particular focus on Implant Dentistry and satisfies the requirements of the Training Standards in Implant Dentistry.

Find out more in our School of Dental Sciences postgraduate taught programmes brochure.

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What you'll learn

The School of Dental Sciences combines academic learning and clinical training to provide students with a systematic understanding of the evidence base and theoretical principles which underpin specialist Periodontal and Implant Dentistry practice.

You will gain extensive clinical experience; 2,700 hours during the three-year programme. By the end of your MClinDent in Periodontics, you will demonstrate that you can deliver specialist clinical skills with consistency and confidence, and should be eligible to present for Royal College membership examinations.

It is also good preparation for dentists planning to sit the Diploma in Implant Dentistry, offered by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Course content changes

Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

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Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

 

Periodontics MClinDent modules

You take the following compulsory modules:

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Restorative Dentistry
• Applied Dental Materials Sciences
• Critical Appraisal and EBD
• Simulated Clinical Skills in Restorative Dentistry
• Foundation Clinical Skills in Restorative Dentistry

Year 2

• The scientific basis of periodontology and implant dentistry
• Advanced clinical periodontology and implant dentistry
• The restoration and maintenance of a periodontally compromised dentition and dental implants
• Advanced Clinical Skills in Periodontics, Implant Dentistry & Restorative Dentistry Part 1

Year 3

• Clinical Speciality Research Project and Dissertation
• Advanced Clinical Skills in Periodontics, Implant Dentistry & Restorative Dentistry Part 2
  
  

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

• Several cadaveric surgical training courses at the state-of-the-art Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
• Small group teaching
• Clinical experience
• Specialist diagnostic clinics
• Supervised patient treatment clinics
• Multidisciplinary case-based discussion and critical review
• Reflective learning research projects

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Dissertation
• Essay
• Professional skills assessments
• Oral examination
• Oral presentation
• Viva
• Written examination

Student support

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• peers
• academics
• personal tutors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Our staff

Dr Richard Holliday is an honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and specialist in Periodontics. He is a clinical academic with a focus on translational research and clinical trials. Find out more here. 

There is also a diverse NHS team of specialists working with students on the MClinDent.

Your development

Your clinical experience involves:

• clinical skills training (operative, periodontics, occlusion, implant dentistry, management of temporomandibular disorders)
• supervised patient treatment sessions
• diagnostic clinics
• laboratory work (including a laboratory course)
• observation of consultant-led clinics

You'll start patient treatment in the second term. This includes three treatment sessions per week and up to two diagnostic clinics.

There is continued exposure to diagnostic clinics and observation of consultants providing treatment. Clinical-related activity accounts for approximately 60% of the scheduled time.

Your future

Our graduates have progressed to careers in:

• enhanced dental practice
• specialist practice
• restorative consultancy positions (in the UK and abroad)
• senior academic posts

Our MClinDent is highly regarded by our external examiners and by former students. Our students value and see the importance of engaging with like-minded and enthusiastic colleagues.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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Quality and ranking

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK

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Facilities

The School of Dental Sciences is modern, occupying a spacious, purpose-built facility. We enjoy well-equipped, light and airy clinics. You'll have access to our dental e-learning portfolio (identity).

We have a range of research laboratories and a clinical research facility. This enables us to offer clinical training/research opportunities of the highest international standard.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2025 entry (per year)

Tuition fee increases

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

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EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

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Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

• matriculation
• registration
• tuition (or supervision)
• library access
• examination
• re-examination
• graduation

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• living costs
• tuition fees

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

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