Orthodontics (Taught)

If you’re a dental graduate who wants to pursue a career in orthodontics, this programme is for you. The Professional Doctorate Programme in Orthodontics provides integrated training for dentists who aspire to be specialists, either in primary or secondary services, or clinical academics.

• Study the most contemporary approaches to orthodontic treatment and develop a portfolio of technical skills

• Get membership to the RLH Orthodontic Alumni Association offering sponsorship opportunities for overseas study

• Undertake extensive clinical training with children and adolescents

• Cover all the topics in the GDC (UK) Specialist Curriculum

• Study at one of the UK’s top-rated dental schools: we’re joint first for research impact (REF 2014)

This DClinDent degree integrates academic activities with clinical practice. Covering all the topics in the GDC (UK) Specialist Curriculum, it aims to familiarise you with up-to-date, novel and evidence-based clinical practices in orthodontics.

Our curriculum covers a wide spectrum of topics. You’ll touch upon key orthodontic principles such as the biomechanical principles of tooth movement and the development, growth and influence of the skeletal and soft tissues on the dentition. You’ll also learn how to formulate a diagnosis of malocclusion and an appropriate treatment plan.

You’ll apply your learning in hands-on clinical training with children and adolescents and undertake a research project with supervision from our expert clinicians and academics. You’ll hone in on key techniques and practises, such as treating a variety of malocclusions.

You will receive professional doctorate-level research training and undertake your own. You will develop an understanding of the importance of materials science in orthodontics and gain critical appraisal skills in relation to published literature.

The DClinDent Degree meets level 8 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ).

Structure
Three compulsory modules
Three compulsory research modules, including your final dissertation (up to 50,000 words)
Optional external Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) examination, with the Royal College of Surgeons

Please see website for up-to-date module information

Written, clinical and viva voce examinations, case presentations, clinical diagnostic and treatment planning
An oral assessment of your research report
In completing your third year, you will be eligible for the Royal College of Surgeons Membership examination (MOrth).
The dissertation forms a major component of your degree. This will include a final research project, service evaluation and a clinical portfolio (limited to 50,000 words).