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    Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)
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    Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)

    University College Cork

    University College Cork

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    Ireland, Cork

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2027
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 13,600  / year(s)
    Next Intake October-2027

    Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)

    About

    The training program has received approval from the Irish Committee for Specialist Training in Dentistry. Upon successful completion of the program, the trainee will be awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) by the National University of Ireland and will be eligible for registration as an Oral Surgeon in the Register of Dental Specialists maintained by the Dental Council of Ireland.

    Candidate selection will consider the breadth and depth of relevant experience.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

    • In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
    • Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.
    English Language Requirements

    Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

    Career

    On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  • Explain and interpret dentofacial and occlusal development;
  • Describe the aetiology and management of craniofacial anomalies;
  • Interpret and apply appropriately the health and safety, legal, managerial and ethical issues related to best orthodontic practice;
  • Critically appraise and evaluate the orthodontic literature and undertake orthodontic research;
  • Perform orthodontic diagnosis competently;
  • Plan and manage malocclusions in a safe and competent manner;
  • Prescribe and analyse appropriately radiographs taken for orthodontic assessment and treatment planning;
  • Demonstrate competency in clinical biomechanics and recognise the biological effects;
  • Demonstrate clinical assessment and understanding of craniomandibular dysfunction management.
  • Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 13,600 

    Application Fee

    EUR  
    University College Cork

    Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)

    University College Cork

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    Ireland,

    Cork

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