ObjectivesThis highly integrated programme develops a knowledge and understanding of contemporary aspects of endodontics, including an appreciation of an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive patient care including advanced diagnostic and clinical skills. Motivated individuals can develop careers in a range of areas including clinical practice, teaching and in the case of MSc students, research.
Entry requirementsThis programme is designed for experienced dental practitioners who wish to further their knowledge in endodontics, the branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the tooth root, dental pulp and surrounding tissues.
The aim of this module is to offer research training in the identification, formulation and implementation of a specific research project.
Teaching and learning methods are designed to encourage the student to take responsibility for their own learning and to integrate work with informal educational activities.
Examples of dissertations submitted include:
-The use of microcomputed tomography (Micro CT) in the assessment of obturation techniques
-A comparative study of three periapical radiographic techniques for endodontic working length estimation
-Microleakage of posts luted with resin based materials
-An in vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of different concentrations of sodium hydrochlorite in the elimination of enterococcus faecalis
-Apical preparation: The effect of different sizes and tapers upon the quality of the apical seal - an in vitro study
Module details
For the MSc:
There are 3 components:
-Research Methods: The aim of this component is to equip students with skills in study design, data collection, simple analysis and interpretation of clinical or clinically related research projects.
-Specialist Clinical Component: The aim of this component is to give students an understanding of the scientific basis of endodontics, with particular emphasis on current theories relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of adult patients.
-Research Component: The aims of this component are to train students in the identification, formulation and implementation of a specific research project and to give you experience of working independently. Recent projects include studies related to restoration of the root filled tooth, imaging procedures, effects of irrigating solutions on root dentine and intracanal flora.
For the PGDip:
There are 2 components:
-Research Methods: The aim of this component is to equip students with skills in study design, data collection, simple analysis and interpretation of clinical or clinically related research projects.
-Specialist Clinical Component: The aim of this component is to give students an understanding of the scientific basis of endodontics, with particular emphasis on current theories relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of adult patients.