Periodontology and Implantology University of Greater Manchester

Overview

The MSc in Periodontology and Implantology at University of Greater Manchester enables dentists to navigate the complexities of periodontal care and implantology competently. It not only enhances clinical skills but also prepares practitioners to meet the multifaceted restorative needs of periodontally compromised patients effectively.

A key challenge faced by clinicians is the intersection between extensive restorative rehabilitation and underlying periodontal disease. Patients presenting with both concerns require a holistic approach that emphasizes integrated care to ensure the long-term success of dental treatments especially dental implants. By addressing periodontal conditions concurrently with restorative procedures, dental professionals can achieve more long term outcomes and enhance overall patient satisfaction.

The programme is structured to incorporate cutting-edge digital technologies and innovative treatment modalities. Students will gain practical experience with these technologies, empowering them to adopt evidence-based practices that not only elevate the quality of care but also ensure patient safety.

The programme has been carefully planned to ensure that modules provide a scaffolded approach to learning, with earlier modules underpinning later ones and the contents of one module complementing another taught in the academic year. For example, after having spent 90 hours in the 1st semester doing practical work in the Dental Manikins’ Dental Skills Laboratory simulating the clinical environment, you will enter the clinical training environment and begin working with patients.

Apart from the well-established, in academia, written assessments (exams, reports, etc.), this Programme includes other more contemporary types of assessment, that are also being used by other organisations, like the Royal College of Surgeons and the General Dental Council (GDC). The broad range of assessment types in the Programme aims at consolidating your learning. Some such assessments’ type examples include Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), professional discussions, etc.

Highlights

• Consolidation of safe clinical practice principles in accordance with the Safe Practitioner Framework recently published by the GDC.
• Comprehensive face to face teaching in the theory of clinical dentistry from a broad range of perspectives.
• Clinical training placement supervised by recognised clinicians in the field. As interns you will be treating actual patients at our purpose built and outreach centres.
• Contemporary types of assessment, mirroring those utilised by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the ORE examinations and the Royal College of Surgeons, e.g. OSCEs.
• Support in attaining MFDS.
• Small group learning opportunities and access to the very latest digital and AI modalities.