Prosthodontics

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MClinDent

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Full Time

| Admissions status: Closed
Closed for 2013 entry.
STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content
  • Science of Prosthodontics
  • Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry
  • Complex Applied Clinical Cases 1
  • Complex Applied Clinical Cases 2
  • Applied Clinical Cases 1
  • Applied Clinical Cases 2
  • Prosthodontics Clinical
  • Prosthodontics Research.

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Modular programme consisting of 360 credits, plus an additional 180 credits of non-modular supervised clinical work. Modules are grouped into three distinct types:
  1. Three taught modules, covering the scientific and clinical basis of prosthodontics, assessed by written examination;
  2. Five clinical modules, involving supervised clinical practice and examined by a mixture of case studies on treated and unseen patients, practical, or oral examinations;
  3. One research module, involving the submission of a research project report including a literature review, with an oral defence of the research.


MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.

Module code: 7NPTRDA5
Credit level: 7

This 45 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Prosthodontics, 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 Prosthodontics, 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 your own clinical work. Assessment is by practical examination.
Module code: 7NPTRDB5
Credit level: 7

This module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Prosthodontics, 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 Prosthodontics, 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 your own clinical work. Assessment is by practical examination.
Module code: 7NPTRD02
Credit level: 7

This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Prosthodontics 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 Prosthodontics: Applied Biomedical sciences; Applied Radiological science;Applied Materials science; Applied Neuroscience; Applied Pathology; Applied Statistics; Scientific basis of Prosthodontics; Patient management; Human disease; Research methodology; Professional responsibility. Student will also be able to form concepts of oral health, devise and support arguments for oral health, reflect critically on your own academic work and reflect critically on your own approach to clinical work. Assessment is by written examination.
Module code: 7NPTRDA4
Credit level: 7

This 30 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Prosthodontics, 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 Prosthodontics, 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 your own clinical work. Assessment is by case presentations and oral examination.
Module code: 7NPTRDB4
Credit level: 7

This 30 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Prosthodontics, at the level of a specialist. At the end of the course, the student will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Prosthodontics, 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 your own clinical work. Assessment is by case presentation and oral examination.
Module code: 7NPTRD03
Credit level: 7

This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Prosthodontics at masters level. At the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of the following areas which are relevant to the study of Prosthodontics: Applied Radiological science; Applied Materials science; Applied Neuroscience; Applied Pathology; Applied Statistics; Scientific basis of prosthodontics; Scientific basis of endodontology; Scientific basis of periodontology; Management of dental trauma; Patient management; Human disease; Restorative treatment planning; Research methodology; Replacement of teeth; Professional responsibility. You will also be able to form concepts of oral health, devise and support arguments for oral health, reflect critically on your own academic work and reflect critically on your own approach to clinical work. Assessment is by written examination.
Module code: 7NPTRD06
Credit level: 7

This 60 credit module aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Prosthodontics, at the level of a specialist. At the end of the course, the student will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Prosthodontics, 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: 7NPTRD09
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 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; Understand how to apply statistical analyses; Carry out a research project; Understand the effect of experimental variables; Use information and communications technology; Devise and support arguments for oral health; Present your work both orally and in writing. Assessment is by dissertation and oral examination.
Module code: 7NPTRD01
Credit level: 7

This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Prosthodontics 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 Prosthodontics: Biomedical sciences; Radiological science; Materials Science; Neuroscience; Pathology; Statistics. Assessment is by written examination.

KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Dr Rebecca Moazzez
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 360/ECTS 180
Duration
Three years, five days per week; or four years three days per week, October to September.
Location
Guy’s Campus; also St Thomas’ Campus.
Student destinations
Overseas graduates return to their home country. Those on specialist training work in the UK in practice.
Year of entry 2013
Offered by
St Thomas' Campus