Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-07-06 | - |
2025-07-20 | - |
Program Overview
It combines hands-on clinical experience, including patient examination and diagnosis, with theoretical instruction in dental anatomy and restorative techniques. Students benefit from small class sizes, expert tutoring, and a supportive learning environment. The program includes accommodation in Oxford colleges, cultural excursions, and a graduation ceremony.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The course, "Dentistry for the Digital Age," aims to prepare students for dental studies. It focuses on promoting oral health and restoring tooth function, emphasizing the development of competent, caring, and reflective practitioners capable of providing safe and effective patient care in a primary care setting. The program combines modern dental education with clinical experience. The course is two weeks long, costs £6995 (including tuition and half-board accommodation), and is designed for 16-19-year-olds. It takes place at University of Oxford colleges. The course also incorporates elements of digital learning and assessment.
Outline:
The course covers:
- Key areas in dental anatomy, such as head and neck anatomy.
- Practical exercises focusing on patient examination and diagnosis.
- Management of the developing dentition; restoration of teeth and teeth replacement.
- Face-to-face teaching complemented by innovative technology and digital learning and assessment elements. The course includes over 20 hours of tuition. The program provides a course attendance certificate at a graduation ceremony, along with a report card highlighting learning and areas for improvement. Recommendation letters are available upon request.
Teaching:
The course features inspiring courses taught by expert tutors. Face-to-face teaching is used, supported by innovative technology. The maximum class size is 16 students.
Careers:
The course is designed for students interested in careers in dentistry and dental practice, including those interested in becoming dental ceramists and dental technicians.
Other:
The program includes accommodation in prestigious University of Oxford colleges, a graduation ceremony, and cultural excursions across the UK (including potential trips to London). 24-hour porter services are available in all University of Oxford colleges where students are housed. The program is offered by Oxford Medwell Academy (OMA), which emphasizes world-class summer educational and cultural experiences.