Postgraduate Diploma/MMedSci in Dental Implantology
Study mode: Part Time
Duration 2 year Part Time (both MMedSci and PG Diploma)
Why choose Dental Implantology at Sheffield?
This programme is aimed at dental surgeons who have demonstrable skills required for the clinical care of patients using dental implants. The course builds upon existing clinical practice to develop your full potential as a specialist provider of dental implant care.
The School of Clinical Dentistry has been confirmed as one of the top departments in the UK for dental research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
The applications process is now open - Click here to apply
Programme Outline
The course, established in 2000, is offered on a part-time basis only, over 22 months commencing annually each October. A diploma will be awarded on completion of 120 credits. A limited number of candidates may, upon demonstration of satisfactory progress, be upgraded to the Degree of Master of Medical Science in Dental Implantology M.Med.Sci (Dental Implantology) 180 credits.
Required attendance in the first year is one day per week (Friday) in academic semesters - 30 weeks total.
In the second year, attendence is approximately one day per month (Friday) plus research days if applicable.
Aims and Objectives
Overall Aims
- To provide dental graduates with the opportunity to enhance their academic and scientific skills as part of their career development in dental implantology.
- To introduce or reinforce and develop the principles of scientific research methodology, as applied to dental implantology.
- To provide advanced knowledge and foster critical analysis of scientific and clinical approaches in dental implantology, and further inculcate appreciation of the benefits of continuing professional education
- To build on the student’s foundation in the basic and clinical sciences in order to increase their understanding of oral disease processes and the clinical and public health measures used in disease management
Learning Objectives
Full course objectives are available in the course handbook in the downloads section of this page
Curriculum
Subjects covered include:
- Surgical Planning & Complications
- GBR & Bone grafting for Implantology
- Immediate Replacement
- Soft Tissue Surgery & Aesthetics
- Surgical Anatomy & Bone Physiology
- Treatment Planning (edentulous patients, single tooth, partial cases)
- Occlusion & Loading
- Biomaterials & Biomechanics
- Radiology and Dental Implants
A full course structure is available in the course handbook in the downloads section of this page
Assessment methods
- Summative and formative assessment in the form of essays and oral presentations
- Portfolio of clinical cases
- Research dissertation (MMedSci Only)
Teaching Methods
- Staff-led seminars
- Student-led seminars
- Lectures
- Case-based discussion
Entry requirements
This advanced programme is aimed at dental surgeons who hold a primary dental degree and who have demonstrable existing skills in Oral Surgery and Restorative Dentistry with evidence of completion of basic clinical training in dental implantology and at least two years experience in hospital or general dental practice.
The course aims to provide a sound theoretical foundation for Implantology practice but does not include practical clinical training. Candidates should have attended our "One to One" course or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Closing Date for applications
There is no formal closing date for applications. However, the process of offering places commences in February (with the course commencing at the end of September).
Contact name
Course contact:
Prof Ian Brook
University of Sheffield
Unit of Oral & Maxillofacial Medicine & Surgery
School of Clinical Dentistry
Sheffield, S10 2TA
Tel: 0114 2717851
dentalpgtadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Key teaching staff:
Professor Ian Brook
Clinical Director Charles Clifford Dental Hospital. Professor & Consultant of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine. GDC registered specialist in Oral surgery and in Oral Medicine.
Dr Cheryl Miller
Lecturer in Dental Implantology and Biomaterials.
Mr Phillip Wragg
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry / Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer. GDC registered specialist in Restorative Dentistry
Mr Chris Oxley
General Dental Practitioner. FD1 trainer. Honorary Clinical Tutor in Restorative Dentistry. Diplomate in Implant Dentistry FGDP, Royal College of Surgeons.