Advanced Restorative Dental Practice University of Aberdeen

Overview

The Advanced Restorative Dental Practice at the University of Aberdeen provides qualified dentists with the advanced theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise required to treat patients with complex special care needs. This postgraduate programme is delivered through a flexible online platform, ensuring that practitioners can balance their academic development with the demands of a full-time clinical schedule.

Why Advanced Restorative Dental Practice at the University of Aberdeen?

Students benefit from the outstanding expertise of the Institute of Dentistry, learning from specialists who deliver special care services daily. As the fifth-oldest university in the English-speaking world, the institution offers a robust academic heritage combined with modern distance-learning technology. The programme fosters a strong professional network, allowing peers to share experiences and clinical insights across a global community of dental professionals.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16740 per full
• National fee: GBP 16740 per full

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build foundational knowledge before moving into specialised clinical areas and research. Modules may include:

• Critical Appraisal and Research
• Disability, Health and Special Care Dentistry
• Aetiology of Disability and Clinical Care
• Clinical Management of the Special Care Patient
• Research Design
• Clinical Practice and Service Provision
• Medically Compromising Conditions
• Physical Disability
• Learning Disability

Careers with Advanced Restorative Dental Practice

Graduates are well-positioned to progress into senior roles within public dental services, where postgraduate qualifications are often a prerequisite for Senior Dental Officer appointments. The programme enhances clinical confidence in delivering patient-centred care, making practitioners highly competitive in the growing field of special care dentistry. Additionally, the credits earned can be used as verifiable Continuing Professional Development for the General Dental Council and other international professional bodies.