Endodontology balances academic, clinical skills and research. Subjects include the pathology of apical periodontitis and strategies to manage it effectively. Dynamic interaction with other graduate students specialising in prosthodontics, implantology and periodontology. Develops skills in understanding and analysing the research bases for clinical care.
KEY BENEFITS
- Recognised for specialist training.
- Integrated assessment for MRD RCS Edinburgh.
- Strong links with other restorative specialties.
KEY FACTS
Student destinations
Generally practice limited to endodontics.
Programme leader/s
Dr Francesco Mannocci
Accreditation
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has approved the programme for award of the MRD diploma after completion of specialist training.
Awarding Institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
Three years five days per week, four years three days per week, October to September.
Location
Guy's and Denmark Hill campuses.
Year of entry 2013
Offered by
Dental Institute
Closing date
31 December 2012.
Intake
4.
Fees
FT Home: £11000 per annum over four years; £14800 per annum if taken over three years (2013)
FT Overseas: £37500 (2013)
CONTACTS
Contact information
Dr Francesco Mannocci, tel 020 7188 3874.
Email
Website
PURPOSE
For qualified dentists wanting to extend their knowledge and clinical practice in endodontology. The programme has formal recognition for part of UK specialist training. To provide extensive contemporary knowledge in endodontology, to attain clinical proficiency in endodontics to recognised specialist level, to relate endodontic care to other aspects of restorative dentistry, and to learn research methodology.
DESCRIPTION
There are three strands to the programme: the scientific basis of endodontology; diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with advanced endodontic problems, clinical treatment of patients with endodontic and other restorative problems (these two run throughout the programme) and; learning research methodology to enable completion of a research project. Subjects include the pathology of apical periodontitis and strategies to manage it effectively.
The programme offers a dynamic interaction with other graduate students specialising in prosthodontics, implantology and periodontology, the development of skills in understanding and analysing the research base for clinical care. There is the opportunitiy for UK specialist training and to sit a final conjoint membership examination with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
EXTRA PROGRAMME INFORMATION
As we are seeking to identify your suitability for this clinical environment, we expect our interviewees to adopt the dress code required of clinical dental students at King's. Further information will be given should you choose to apply. Entry to the programme is strictly dependent upon occupational health clearance that you are able to conduct exposure prone procedures (EPPs) before you start clinical work. This will assess your hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody status, HIV and TB status following the completion of a health questionnaire and a further health check before or at enrolment. If offered a place on the course, overseas students are advised to be tested locally and send the results of these checks with the questionnaire, prior to a separate full test in the UK at the College's Occupational Health Department before the term begins. All offers of a place on a programme are made subject to a satisfactory criminal conviction disclosure. If you are from overseas or have never lived in the UK before, you should contact the relevant authorities in your home country to arrange for the equivalent check to be conducted and/or a certificate of good conduct to be issued.
STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content
- Part 1: Science of Endodontology
- Part 2: Clinical Endodontology
- Part 3: Endodontology & Restorative Dentistry
- Part 4a: Complex Applied Clinical Cases 1
- Part 4b: Complex Applied Clinical Cases with Restorative Dentistry
- Part 5a: Applied Clinical Cases
- Part 5b: Applied Clinical Cases with Persisting Disease
- Part 6: Endodontology Clinical
- Part 7: Endodontology Research.
FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Taught modules covering scientific and clinical basis of endodontology, examined by written exam; clinical modules, involving supervised clinical practice and examined by case studies on treated and untreated patients, practical or oral exam; a research project.
MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
Module code: 7NCDDDA5
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Endodontology, at the level of a specialist. At the end of the module, the student will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Endodontology, at the level of a specialist: Undertake diagnosis and treatment planning; Take appropriate responsibility; Solve complex clinical problems; Perform clinical procedures; Manage effectively patients, resources and time; Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues; Develop appropriate computer skills; Perform good clinical governance; Ability to reflect critically on one's own clinical work. Assessment is by presentation of clinical cases and an oral examination
Module code: 7NCDDDB5
Credit level: 7
This 60 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Endodontology, at the level of a specialist. At the end of the module, the student will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Endodontology, at the level of a specialist: Undertake diagnosis and treatment planning; Take appropriate responsibility; Solve complex clinical problems; Perform clinical procedures; Manage effectively patients, resources and time; Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues; Develop appropriate computer skills; Perform good clinical governance; Ability to reflect critically on one's own clinical work. Assessment is by case presentations and an oral examination.
Module code: 7NCDDD02
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Endodontology at masters level. At the end of the module, you will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and deep understanding of the following areas which are relevant to the study of Endodontology: Applied Biomedical sciences; Applied Radiological science; Applied Materials science; Applied Neuroscience; Applied Pathology; Applied Statistics; Scientific basis of Endodontology; Patient management; Human disease; Research methodology; Professional responsibility. The student will also be able to form concepts of oral health, devise and support arguments for oral health, reflect critically on ones own academic work, reflect critically on ones own approach to clinical work. Assessment is by written examination.
Module code: 7NCDDDA4
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Endodontology, at the level of a specialist. At the end of the module, you will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Endodontology, at the level of a specialist: Undertake diagnosis and treatment planning; Take appropriate responsibility; Solve complex clinical problems involving other aspects of restorative dentistry; Perform clinical procedures; Manage effectively patients, resources and time; Communicate effectively with patients and specialist colleagues; Develop appropriate computer skills; Perform good clinical governance; Ability to reflect critically on ones own clinical work. Assessment is by presentation of clinical cases and an oral examination
Module code: 7NCDDDB4
Credit level: 7
This 60 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Endodontology, at the level of a specialist. At the end of the module, you will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Endodontology, at the level of a specialist: Undertake diagnosis and treatment planning; Take appropriate responsibility; Solve complex clinical problems; Perform clinical procedures involving other aspects of restorative dentistry; Manage effectively patients, resources and time; Communicate effectively with patients and specialist colleagues; Develop appropriate computer skills; Perform good clinical governance; Ability to reflect critically on ones own clinical work. Assessment is by presentation of clinical cases and oral examination.
Module code: 7NCDDD03
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Endodontology at masters level. At the end of the module, the you will be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of the following areas which are relevant to the study of Endodontology: Applied Radiological science; Applied Materials science; Applied Neuroscience; Applied Pathology; Applied Statistics; Scientific basis of Endodontology; Scientific basis of Periodontology; Scientific basis of Prosthodontics; Management of dental trauma; Patient management; Human disease; Restorative treatment planning; Research methodology; Replacement of teeth; Professional responsibility. Students will also be able to form concepts of oral health, devise and support arguments for oral health, reflect critically on ones own academic work and reflect critically on ones own approach to clinical work. Assessment is by written examination.
Module code: 7NCDDD06
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Endodontology, at the level of a specialist. At the end of the module, you will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Endodontology, at the level of a specialist: Undertake diagnosis and treatment planning; Take appropriate responsibility; Solve complex clinical problems; Manage effectively patients, resources and time; Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues; Perform correct clinical governance. Assessment is by clinical examination and oral examination.
Module code: 7NCDDD07
Credit level: 7
This 60 credit module provides students with a scientifically rigorous research experience through undertaking a piece of research work and writing a dissertation report of the findings including a relevant literature review and appropriate statistical analysis. At the end of the module, you will be able to: Analyse both scientific and clinical data; Critically review the relevant scientific literature; Plan a research project; Conduct a research project; Use information and communications technology; Devise and support arguments for oral health; Present their work both orally and in writing. Assessment is by dissertation and oral examination.
Module code: 7NCDDD01
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Endodontology at masters level. At the end of the module, you will be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and deep understanding of the following areas which are relevant to the study of Endodontology: Biomedical sciences; Radiological science; Materials Science; Neuroscience; Pathology; Statistics. Asessment is by written examination.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
General entry advice
All applicants: a dental qualification plus at least two years post-qualification experience. EU applicants will normally need to satisfy any additional specialist training requirements and acquire an NTN before programme commences. For UK applicants FDS, MFDS or MJDF is desirable.
APPLYING TO KING'S
To apply for graduate study at King's you will need to complete our graduate online application form. Applying online makes applying easier and quicker for you, and means we can receive your application faster and more securely.
King's does not normally accept paper copies of the graduate application form as applications must be made online. However, if you are unable to access the online graduate application form, please contact the relevant admissions/School Office at King's for advice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Completed applications (which will normally consist of an online application form, both references, a transcript of previous degrees and a CV) will not be considered until after the deadline date (31st December). Candidates will then be shortlisted for interviews which will be held in February or March. If selected for interview, you should bring to interview a portfolio of clinical dentistry to demonstrate your clinical skills.
PERSONAL STATEMENT & SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Show how the programme will fit into your career plan and demonstrate a focused interest in the programme. Provide details of your graduate education and clinical experience since your basic dental qualification. Please also submit a separate CV.
FUNDING
Self-funded.
Student profiles
Endodontology MClinDent
I chose to study at King's as it was the first to establish the Endodontic specialisation programme. The department has grown from strength to strength through the years and has a great reputation for producing dental specialists who are equipped with excellent clinical skills as well as a solid foundation in research.
I am thrilled to be able to rub shoulders with the foremost experts in the field and learn from very experienced, yet approachable consultants who constantly encourage me to think 'out of the box' and find new ways to solve clinical problems.
We are also encouraged to give feedback and our opinions are taken into consideration in the process of improving the quality of treatment and patient care. The support system is phenomenal and I've really enjoyed the team spirit and camaraderie which exists among the graduates.
Living in London has been especially exciting as you really can't find a better place to experience the rich melting pot of cultures, enjoy the entertainment, museums, shopping etc. It really makes you feel alive! I would encourage anyone to seize the opportunity to study at King's as you will be thrust into a world of wonderful experiences, both academic and social!
I feel very lucky to have been awarded a full scholarship to study here and I hope to return to Malaysia to join the academic staff and hopefully play a role in producing well-rounded, excellent dentists from our local universities.