About the course The DClinDent is a degree by coursework and includes a supervised research project and report. Coursework covers topics in biostatistics, research methodology, oral and maxillofacial radiography and radiology, practical aspects of specialist dentistry and discipline-oriented research. The program involves didactic teaching, weekly seminars, journal clubs and clinics combined with a supervised research project. Interdisciplinary teaching and research opportunities are available. The research methodology and the research project are worth 25 per cent of the degree. The research work must be presented as a formal research report/dissertation, and in some disciplines there may be an extra requirement that the research report must be submitted to suitable professional journals for consideration for publication. Additional training is provided in the practical aspects of extended patient care and patient-oriented research in the specialised field of dentistry, including the ethics of clinical research and effective communication of clinical research results.
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
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Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 79,900 / Year
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
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Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) at least two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent in the practice of general dentistry; and(c) current registration as a dentist in Australia.Applicants must be eligible and remain registered for the duration of the course.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency
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The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840) program is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC). Upon graduation, individuals are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHpra), allowing them to practice as a specialist dentist in their chosen field across Australia. The course consists of didactic work, clinical practice, laboratory and research work.Software Developer
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Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
The University of Western Australia
Australia, Perth