Endodontics (Dental Specialties) MSc/ PGDip

These programmes are designed for experienced dental practitioners who wish to further their knowledge in endodontics, the branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the tooth root, dental pulp and surrounding tissues.

Dissertation

The aim of this unit is to offer research training in the identification, formulation and implementation of a specific research project.

Teaching and learning methods are designed to encourage the student to take responsibility for their own learning and to integrate work with informal educational activities.

Examples of dissertations submitted include:

• The use of microcomputed tomography (Micro CT) in the assessment of obturation techniques
• A comparative study of three periapical radiographic techniques for endodontic working length estimation
• Microleakage of posts luted with resin based materials

For the MSc, there are 4 components

Research Methods Unit: The aim is to equip students with skills related to design, execution and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research

Biostatistics Unit: The aim is to equip students with skills related to data collection, simple analysis and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research

Specialist Clinical Units: The aim is to give students an understanding of the scientific basis of endodontics, with particular emphasis on current theories relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of adult patients

The Specialist Clinical units encompass the following:

• Core lectures to include:
  • Medical emergency management
  • Cross infection control
  • Radiological protection
  • Clinical governance
• Interactive seminars related to endodontics
• Pre-clinical skills course
• Clinical treatment sessions in state-of-the-art facilities
• Attend consultation clinics
• Case reviews
• Participation in journal clubs

Research Unit: The aims are to train students in the identification, formulation and implementation of a specific research project and to give students experience of working independently. Recent projects include studies related to restoration of the root filled tooth, imaging procedures, effects of irrigating solutions on root dentine and intracanal flora

For the PGDip, there are 3 components:

Research Methods: The aim is to equip students with skills related to design, execution and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research 

Biostatistics: The aim is to equip students with skills related to data collection, simple analysis and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research

Specialist Clinical Component: The aim of this component is to give students an understanding of the scientific basis of endodontics, with particular emphasis on current theories relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of adult patients

The Specialist Clinical Component encompasses the following:

• Core lectures to include:
  • Medical emergency management
  • Cross infection control
  • Radiological protection
  • Clinical governance
• Interactive seminars related to endodontics
• Pre-clinical skills course
• Clinical treatment sessions in state-of-the-art facilities
• Attend consultation clinics
• Case reviews
• Participation in journal clubs