Program Overview
This part-time master's program in Advanced Restorative Dental Practice enhances the skills of dental practitioners through a blended learning approach. Participants learn progressive, evidence-based techniques and knowledge to improve their practice, including advanced prosthodontic skills, research methodologies, and business strategies. The program is designed to be flexible and accessible for busy professionals, with online modules, practice-based assessments, and residential workshops.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Introduction:
This part-time master's programme in Advanced Restorative Dental Practice aims to enhance the skills of busy dental practitioners who are interested in providing high-quality, evidence-based restorative care. Through a blended learning approach, including online modules, practice-based assessments, and residential workshops, participants will learn progressive, evidence-based techniques and knowledge to improve their practice.
Objectives:
- Enhance participants' skills in applying evidence-based restorative dental techniques.
- Develop advanced prosthodontic skills for general practitioners.
- Understand the relationship between periodontics and endodontics.
- Master research methodologies, audit, and governance procedures.
- Expand restorative dentistry knowledge and skills.
- Learn business strategies to enhance practice and treatment uptake.
- Conduct research on a chosen topic and develop deeper knowledge in that area.
Description:
This programme is designed to be flexible and accessible for busy professionals. Participants can study online at their convenience, accessing teaching materials through their laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Each module includes assessments with feedback to facilitate learning and tailor the experience to individual needs. The programme incorporates active participation in group forums and teamwork, fostering a network of fellow dentists from across the UK and internationally. Three residential workshops provide hands-on practical experience under the direct guidance of staff members.
Outline:
Module Content:
The programme comprises seven modules designed to enhance participants' practices:
The Perio-Endo Complex unravelled
This module explores the relationship between periodontics and endodontics.
Research Methods, Audit and Governance
This module teaches research methodologies, audit, and governance procedures.
Expanding Restorative Dentistry
This module expands participants' knowledge and skills in restorative dentistry.
The Business of Advanced General Practice
This module teaches business strategies to enhance practices and treatment uptake.
Dissertation
Participants choose a research topic and conduct a research project to develop deeper knowledge in that area.
Structure:
The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach:
- Online learning modules
- Practice-based assessments
- Residential workshops
Course Schedule:
The course schedule will be provided to admitted students.
Individual Modules:
- Module 1: Getting Better at General Practice: This module focuses on improving skills in areas such as diagnosis, treatment planning, and communication.
- Module 3: The Perio-Endo Complex unravelled: This module explores the relationship between periodontal and endodontic diseases, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary management.
- Module 4: Research Methods, Audit and Governance: This module teaches participants how to conduct research, analyze data, and implement audit and governance procedures in their practices.
- Module 6: The Business of Advanced General Practice: This module teaches business strategies such as practice management, marketing, and financial planning.
- Module 7: Dissertation: Participants choose a research topic and conduct a research project to develop deeper knowledge in that area.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
Assessment occurs throughout the program through various methods:
- Multiple choice questions
- Single best answer questions
- Multiple short answer questions
- Small structured essays
- Essays
- Practical exercises with direct feedback
Assessment Criteria:
Assessments are evaluated based on:
- Accuracy
- Depth of knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Clinical application
- Research skills
- Communication skills
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes various teaching methods:
- Clinical learning
- E-learning
- Group projects
- Individual projects
- Peer learning
- Research projects
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced dental professionals with expertise in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, research, and business management. The faculty includes professors, lecturers, teaching fellows, and postgraduate tutors.
Unique Approaches:
- The program's blended learning approach allows students to study at their own pace and convenience.
- The focus on evidence-based dentistry ensures that participants learn the
