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.
KEY FACTS
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.
Student destinations
Generally practice limited to endodontics.
Year of entry 2013
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