Overview
The DClinDent in Orthodontics at The University of Edinburgh will enable independent and reflective practice at the standard of a specialist in orthodontics.
Specialist Advisory Committee
This programme is approved by the Specialist Advisory Committee (SAC) as part of the training programme in orthodontics.
This applies to UK trainees in possession of a National Training Number (NTN) awarded by the Postgraduate Dental Dean for Scotland.
Students from outside of the UK and Ireland are not normally given a National Training Number.
Membership Exam in Orthodontics
In undertaking this DClinDent programme in orthodontics, you are eligible to enter for the Membership Examination in Orthodontics (MOrth) of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Career opportunities
Examples of career paths chosen by our past graduates include:
- specialist practice (in the UK and overseas).
- working as a speciality dentist, specialist or consultant in secondary care.
- programme directors
- lecturers
- other roles within dental school infrastructure
We strongly encourage you to confirm how the DClinDent and MOrth awards are recognised in your country. This can be confirmed through regulatory bodies in your country of origin.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
The degree programme begins with core topics.
Following this, you will spend time in the laboratory to familiarise yourself with the facilities and the basics of:
- wire-bending skills
- appliance design
- appliance construction and mechanics
This is followed by structured semesters of theoretical seminars and tutorials. Seminars are run on a Scotland-wide basis with contributions from staff in all four training institutions:
- Glasgow Dental School
- Edinburgh Dental Institute (EDI)
- Dundee Dental School
- Aberdeen Dental School
Teaching takes place in the Dundee and Glasgow Dental Schools, as well as in the EDI. This allows the students to meet for teaching and for personal and peer interaction.
The Scotland-Wide Orthodontic Programme (SWOP) of lectures, seminars and tutorials takes place every Friday in term time and continues throughout the year.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Dentistry View 51 other PhDs in Dentistry in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A primary dental qualification (such as a Bachelor of Dental Surgery), or its international equivalent, plus a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience.
In addition to the above minimum entry requirements, the following attributes are desirable:
- Possession of one or both parts of the of the MFDS, MFD, or MJDF examinations or part 1 of the M.Orth examination, of one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of the UK and Ireland,
- Experience of at least TWO different areas of dental practice (children's dentistry, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, etc),
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of research
- Presentations at conferences (posters or verbal)
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals – either as main author or co-author
- Teaching experience
Tuition Fee
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International
58000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 58000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
25800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25800 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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