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FGDP(UK) Diploma in Implant Dentistry

Course Directors


Ashok Sethi Programme director
Naresh Sharma Assistant programme director
Thomas Kaus Assistant programme director
Dermot McNulty Cohort course director

Applications are now open for 2008 intake in Leeds and the closing date has now passed for the 2008 intake in London.

Aim

The aim of this diploma is to provide education and training for general dental practitioners to enable them to practise implant dentistry to a high standard in the best interest of the patient.

Course components

There are three course components:

  • Contact learning component: 16 interactive units with practical surgical exercises
  • Clinical component: evidence from workplace-based training
  • Distance learning: critical reading and completion of assignment topics.

>  Download a course prospectus

>  Frequently asked questions

>  Download an application form for Leeds 2008

>  Download the letter for applicants for Leeds 2008

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the dentist would have gained the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to:

  • Define the treatment that is most suitable for the patient and to plan all stages of treatment and bring them to a successful conclusion.
  • Communicate effectively with the patient outlining the benefits of the treatment proposed.
  • Carry out any procedures required to augment any deficient sites within the capabilities of the clinician.
  • Carry out surgical and restorative aspects of implant therapy, providing the patient with the aesthetic and functional restorations to a high degree of predictability.
  • Monitor and maintain the treatment that has been completed for the patient.

Accreditation

Successful clinicians will be accredited by means of an RCS Diploma, which should provide an acknowledged standard for patients, health authorities, insurance agencies, teaching institutions and government bodies.

The diploma is registered with the General Dental Council as an additional qualification.

The diploma can also be upgraded to an MSc by a further 60 credits of flexible learning/research in association with the Institute of Dentistry and The London, Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Venues

Candidates can choose to study for the diploma at one of two centres - The Royal College of Surgeons of England or Leeds Dental Institute. However, some of the components will require travel to universities in Europe to complete specific topics.

Course tutors


Mr John Barton Mr Darren Bywater
Mr Lawrence Chan Mr Sanjay Chopra
Mr Paul Ellis Mr Philip Hayter
Mr Audoen Healy Mrs Fazeela Khan-Osborne
Mrs Sinead McEnhill Mr Dan McKenna
Mr Dermot McNulty Mr Andrew Moore
Mr John Moorhouse Mr Waseem Noordin
Mr Raj Parkash Mr Kamlesh Sachdev
Mr Peter Sanders Mr Mark Willings
Mr Jeremy Woodcock Mr Ross Drybrough
Mr Trevor Ferguson

Further information

For a copy of the prospectus and further information please contact the Education Department on 020 7869 6758.


Page last updated: 15 April 2008