Master Orthodontics

Institution Queen Mary, University of London
Method At the institution
Location London
Type Masters
Course fee By request

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Master Orthodontics

Entry requirements Person specification for entry to postgraduate clinical dentistry programmes: Education: * Essential: Primary qualification in Dentistry - BDS or equivalent. * Desirable: Primary dental qualification registerable with the General Dental Council in the UK; MFDS, MJFD or FDS or equivalent; Other postgraduate diplomas, degrees; Other evidenceof high academic achievement (eg Course grades, award of degree with honours or equivalent. Previous first degree [-BSc]). Experience: * Essential: Two years full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical practice of dentistry. * Desirable: Evidence of experience of practice of a broad range of general dentistry; Completion of formal Vocational Training course, General Professional Training program, or equivalent such as hospital internship. Specific clinical experience in discipline/specialty to which they are applying.
Academic title Msc Orthodontics
Course description MSc

Programme description

Two years part-time (incorporated into a three-year full-time Clinical Programme)

This programme is designed for dental graduates who wish to pursue a career in orthodontics either in primary or secondary care services, or in a university setting. The two-year part time Masters programme is integrated into a full-time structured three-year clinical programme, with a strong emphasis on close chairside support. Students will undertake the MSc examination (University of London) at the completion of their second year and the Royal College of Surgeons Membership examination during the third year. The programme aims to enable you to:

    * Understand the biomechanical principles of tooth movement
    * Understand the development, growth and influence of the skeletal and soft tissues on the dentition
    * Understand the importance of materials science in orthodontics
    * Formulate a diagnosis of malocclusion and appropriate treatment plan
    * Apply the theory and practice of clinical orthodontics to treat a variety of malocclusions.

Programme outline

By entering this programme you will embark on a course which includes extensive clinical training (60 per cent) formal teaching (25 per cent) and a supervised research project (15 per cent). All the taught and clinical modules in the programme are core teaching. You will however have considerable choice when selecting a topic for your research project. The three-year programme includes the following areas:

    * Growth and development of the head, face and dentition
    * Anatomical and physiological considerations of the face and jaws, including the temporomandibular joint
    * The aetiology of malocclusion
    * Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion
    * State-of-the-art treatment mechanics
    * Concepts and practice of retention and stability
    * Inter-disciplinary care, including surgical and restorative interfaces

Assessment

You will be assessed at the end of the second year (MSc examination) by two written papers, case presentations, a clinical diagnostic and treatment planning exercise. You will also be assessed (viva voce exam) on your research report. During the third year, you will undertake the Royal College of Surgeons Membership examination. This entails case presentations, clinical diagnostic and treatment planning exercises