Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

University Rank:#246

Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,596 / year(s)

Next IntakeOctober 1, 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

15,596 / year(s)

Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork