Course summary

Our course will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge further in restorative dentistry. Building on basic principles, the course provides consultant-led clinical and laboratory practice. You will undertake restorative cases requiring both routine and complex treatments. This involves treatment planning, clinical procedures and technical work. The course has a substantial clinical component with clinically related sessions accounting for 60%. Specialists and consultants provide clinical teaching and supervision, supported by a comprehensive seminar programme. You can find profiles of our staff on the School of Dental Sciences website. We provide an evidence base for restorative dentistry and opportunities for applied research. The research element of the course contributes to 40% of the final mark. You will undertake a research project that contributes to the Centre of Oral Health Research (COHR) research profile. You will also have the opportunity to work with internationally renowned researchers in the COHR. Our graduates have progressed to careers in: enhanced dental practice specialist practice restorative consultancy positions (in the UK and abroad) senior academic posts The course is highly regarded by our external examiners and by former students. Our students value and see the importance of engaging with like-minded and enthusiastic colleagues. Delivery This is a full time taught course. Part time study is only available for those enrolled on a Northern Deanery specialist training programme (eg StR in Restorative Dentistry). We deliver teaching through: seminars laboratory courses clinical teaching research sessions All teaching takes place during the day at our Newcastle campus. We make full use of our partnership with the NHS, involving: consultants technicians nursing staff Facilities The School of Dental Sciences is modern, occupying a spacious, purpose-built facility. We enjoy well-equipped, light and airy clinics. You will have access to our dental e-learning portfolio (identity). We have a range of research laboratories and a clinical research facility. This enables us to offer clinical training/research opportunities of the highest international standard.