Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics)

Program Overview

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics) is a 3-year, full-time program that develops dentists' endodontic skills, particularly in root canal treatment. It combines clinical practice, seminars, and preclinical sessions, culminating in a research project. Graduates can specialize in endodontics in private practices or hospital clinics, addressing the growing demand for endodontic specialists in the healthcare sector.

Program Outline

• Intake: Check semester start dates
• Location: Surry Hills, Sydney Sydney Dental Hospital
• Study mode: Face to face
• Credit points: 144
• Content: The program is primarily clinical based with blocks of seminars and preclinical sessions.
• Research project: You will also be required to complete a research project in the field of Endodontics or pulp biology, under the supervision of an academic staff member.
• Professional practice work component: This course has a mandatory professional practice work component where subject to contract with the Local Health District (LHD), you may be paid for some clinical sessions (conditions apply), once enrolled in the course.
• Program direction: Directed by Associate Professor William Ha and presented by specialist clinicians and researchers.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: The program is primarily clinical based with blocks of seminars and preclinical sessions.
• Faculty: The program is directed by Associate Professor William Ha and presented by specialist clinicians and researchers.

Careers:

This course prepares candidates for work in a specialist practice in endodontics or a specialist clinic in a hospital. Endodontics is an in-demand specialty in metropolitan and rural clinics.

Other:

• Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC) and approved by the Dental Board of Australia.
Graduates can apply for registration as a dental specialist with the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Mandatory work hours: This course requires you to complete the following number of work hours: 30 hours per week over 48 weeks - 1440 Total hours
• Why study with us?

• We are a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024)
• We’ve invested $9.4m into our new Sydney Dental School Simulation Centre to create dedicated simulation-based learning spaces for future dental practitioners
• Study at the most comprehensive dental school in Australia, 9 out of 13 specialisations taught.
• Immersive clinical experience in the cutting-edge facilities of the Sydney Dental Hospital
• High quality interdisciplinary collaboration across various specialisations, further enhancing their skills through exposure to shared patient cases and diverse clinical perspectives