Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry (Top-up) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Distance learning lets you minimise the time you spend away from family and practice, as you top-up your existing PgDip (or equivalent) to a full Master’s qualification. We work in partnership with the Academy of Dental Excellence to validate a PgDip in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry – meaning you'll have the necessary qualification to progress onto this Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry (Top-up) programme offered at University of Portsmouth .

This is a comprehensive way to deepen your knowledge of aesthetic and restorative dentistry. You’ll evaluate studies and technological innovations, and produce a unique piece of research linked to your own practice.

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

As a graduate of this course, you’ll have the skills and expertise to develop your career in a range of rewarding directions.

You’ll demonstrate the ability to critically assess scientific and technological innovations in dentistry. As well as improving individuals’ oral health, you’ll be able to enhance collective knowledge across the field of aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

What’s more, you'll have developed skills that are valued beyond the clinical environment ­– from communication and teamwork, to project management and critical thinking.  

In developing your career, you might choose to: 

• broaden your clinical offer to include advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry

• build an advanced practice as a professional dedicated to advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry

• become a professional dental researcher, for example at a product manufacturer or government agency

• pursue further study and research, such as MPhil or PhD

• enter academia and educate future generations of dental professionals

• use your new knowledge in an expert role with an accreditation agency, insurance company or healthcare service provider