MSc programme in Primary Dental Care
The Kent Centre for Dentistry (University of Kent) and the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) have collaborated in the development of an exciting and innovative new Masters level programme in primary dental care.
Duration: Part-time over one (certificate), two (diploma) or three (MSc) years
Location: University of Kent's Canterbury or Medway campuses, and The Royal College of Surgeons of England in London
Suitability: GDPs should have a working environment that enables the study and completion of selected modules, and have current membership of the FGDP(UK)
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The programme, which it is intended will lead to an MSc in Primary Dental Care,aims to provide students with the opportunity to:
- Assess and raise the standards of patient care through workplace-based learning
- Critically review outcomes of care delivered through informed research and audit
- Enhance skills in clinical and non-clinical disciplines.
 View the MSc programme prospectus
Successful completion of the first year leads to a Certificate in Primary Dental Care. The study programme in this year focuses on the dental practice, and includes an up to date Key Skills portfolio, professional development planning, evidence of clinical audit, team development and evidence-based dentistry.
Students who successfully complete the second year will be awarded a Diploma in Primary Dental Care. Year 2 provides an opportunity for practitioners to develop areas of interest, with the focus on enhancing skills in specific clinical and non-clinical areas, such as endodontics, minor oral surgery, periodontics, clinical education, practice appraisal and leadership and management.
The final year will lead to the MSc in Primary Dental Care, and will involve the production of a dissertation, supervised by the University of Kent and FGDP(UK).
The programme is designed to be studied on a part-time basis, with 6 days of formal teaching in the first year accompanied by regional face to face tutor group sessions, action-learning sets, e-learning, e-mentoring and self-directed learning.
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