Operative Dentistry PG Dip

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

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King's College London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,100 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Operative Dentistry PG Dip

About

The postgraduate diploma in Operative Dentistry is designed to enhance the operative skills of newly-qualified dentists, as well as experienced practitioners wishing to upskill, whilst they continue to work in general dental practice. Course participants will develop the technical, diagnostic and treatment planning skills necessary to practice modern clinical operative dentistry effectively and efficiently. Topics covered will include the comprehensive management of single and multiple crown/onlay restorations, treatment planning, aesthetic composite restorations, occlusion, dental implants, resin bonded tooth replacement, removable prosthodontics, tooth surface loss, bleaching, rotary endodontics, restoring the endodontically treated tooth and the development of a variety of complementary skills.

Created in collaboration with the Department of Restorative Dentistry at King's College Hospital

A unique and comprehensive blend of practical training, clinical practice, seminars and independent study

Designed and taught by leading experts in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate taught courses

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Jordan will need to demonstrate the following grades to be considered for a Postgraduate course at King's:

UK degree classification	Jordanian equivalency
High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree (equivalent to 65% overall)	GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 Overall score of 80%
2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 Overall score of 75%
High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 Overall score of 70%

UK degree classification

Jordanian equivalency

High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

(equivalent to 65% overall)

GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0

Overall score of 80%

2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0

Overall score of 75%

High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

Overall score of 70%

Postgraduate research courses

A Master's degree from a recognised university with high grades considered for programmes requiring a UK Master's degree.

English Program Requirements

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Career

Employability

It is expected that postgraduates will continue in general dental practice, offering a higher standard of clinical care with increased confidence, ability and professional reward. They might also use the programme to enter into assessment via the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent to be able to practice as an enhanced practitioner.

The diploma has been designed to equip you with the components needed to apply for a dentist with enhanced skills to your local commissioning group.