Postgraduate Master s Distance Learning Programmes Dental Institute. at Guy s, King s College & St Thomas Hospitals

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1 Postgraduate Master s Distance Learning Programmes 2016 Dental Institute at Guy s, King s College & St Thomas Hospitals

2 2 3 Contents Welcome from the Dean Distance Learning Advanced Minimum Intervention Dentistry MSc Aesthetic Dentistry MSc Endodontics MSc Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc How to apply Contact us King s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering collaboration between King s College London and Guy s and St Thomas, King s College Hospital and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King s Health Partners is one of only five AHSCs in the UK and brings together an unrivalled range and depth of clinical and research expertise, spanning both physical and mental health. Our combined strengths will drive improvements in care for patients, allowing them to benefit from breakthroughs in medical science and receieve leading-edge treatment at the earliest possible opportunity. For more information, visit

3 4 5 Welcome from the Dean King s College London Dental Institute is delighted you are considering joining us for this important next step in your academic career. Our highly ranked institution offers opportunities few others can match; our focus on excellence in education, research and student experience are unparalleled. You are able to expand your knowledge and skills while continuing your practice. Professor Dianne Rekow DDS PhD, FDSRCS (England), Dean of the Dental Institute Through our postgraduate distance learning programmes you are able to expand your knowledge and skills while continuing your practice. Mixing computer-based learning materials, technology-based discussion groups and intensive face-to-face meetings, provides a rich blend of experience and insight. You define a research project, choosing a subject that matches your interest and leverages your current and ever-evolving clinical skills. The Dental Institute attracts students from around the world, offering you the opportunity to explore a broad diversity of cultures and ideas while pursuing a new postgraduate degree. Our motivated and highly skilled staff will open new vistas to you. As the most comprehensive dental school in Europe, we offer a breadth and depth of expertise unmatched by other institutions. We hope you share our enthusiasm about the Dental Institute and make us part of your future. Face-to-face tuition on a residential course.

4 6 7 Distance Learning King s College London Dental Institute has pioneered distance learning in dentistry, providing teaching for postgraduate students from many different countries for nearly two decades. The Dental Institute is one of the leading providers of online postgraduate dental education in the world. Our first distance learning programme in Dental Radiology was launched in 1990, giving us over 20 years of experience in delivering postgraduate dental education to students in over 50 countries. Distance learning is the perfect solution if you choose to continue working, but want to further your learning and gain a higher qualification. Furthering your qualifications and knowledge at a distance allows for a high degree of flexibility. The programmes are designed to meet the professional development needs of health and dental practitioners with minimal disruption to family and work commitments. Overall costs are considerably lower than studying full-time in London. You can learn anywhere and choose where you are assessed. Developed, directed and run by the Dental Institute, our programmes reflect the quality and experience gained from many years of working at the forefront of teaching. Our unique blended learning approach We have academic and administrative staff with expertise in delivering online education for distance learners within the Dental Institute. Our trained and experienced staff are committed to distance and blended learning. Our programmes are written and taught by leading King s College London academics. Top professionals in the dental world have also contributed to course materials and are invited to teach on residential courses. The programmes offer a blended learning approach, combining online learning, clinical practice and face-to-face campus activity. We use interactive online webinars as a method of conducting tutorials, seminars and lectures. You will have the opportunity to listen and record the session for future reference, all from the comfort of your home or work. The content covered during the programme can be implemented immediately in your own practice, which is one of the main benefits to blended learning. Each programme provides the student with a compulsory face-to-face intensive residential course once a year, offering an opportunity for hands-on experience in a traditional teaching environment and the chance to gain interaction with like-minded students and the dental faculty. The face-to-face courses are primarily based in London, with the exception of MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation taking place in India. When I decided to enrol on a master s programme in endodontics there were many options available to me. My priorities were to attend a reputable institution and to be able to continue working in practice whilst studying. The MSc distance learning fitted the bill. The reputation of King s extends internationally and, as such, a degree comes with its own prestige. The Dental Institute is one of the most established teaching and research centres in the country, therefore I am benefitting from the expertise of leaders in their field. Going back to university after working in practice can be a difficult decision to make, both in terms of impact on income and the academic challenges that come with a university degree. The mode of delivery of this programme allows me to fit my studies around my own schedule. I continue to work in practice with minimal impact and simultaneously I am attaining higher knowledge leading towards a master s degree. Distance learning makes this possible. Noman Endodontics MSc

5 8 9 Advanced Minimum Intervention Dentistry MSc Scholarships/excellence awards for the Advanced Minimum Intervention Dentistry MSc programme are funded by the leading dental industry partners below, supporting the need for MI dental education as a priority for the future of the industry and profession. Professor Avijit Banerjee, Professor Dianne Rekow and Mr Michael Thomas An ethical and profitable business and clinical approach to tooth preserving caries management in dental practice. The programme provides the latest evidence-based knowledge in Minimum Intervention (MI) care and Minimally Invasive tooth tissue preserving operative dentistry. Students will combine this patient care and oral health philosophy with suitable marketing and practice management strategies, and integrate all three into their daily clinical work. Students will develop team-care practice skills using all members of the dental team, alongside other aspects of restorative dentistry. The programme encourages practice-based research with the intention of establishing UK and International clinical research networks. The programme is designed for dentists and dental therapists to develop and enhance preventative and tooth-preserving operative skills. You will also develop and enhance your patient and clinical practice management skills. This programme will give you the tools to maximise the clinical and financial potential of your dental practice. You will change the way you practice dentistry for a more fulfilling, stress-free career. Advanced digital clinical photography techniques for everyday use. Management of the practice dental team, facilities and marketing. Use of social media to enhance the patient experience (covering ethical advertising, educating, business management and the legal pitfalls). The current ethics of dental care. Risk assessment and care planning for patients. MI prevention and management strategies. Cutting-edge minimally invasive operative skills in caries management. Air abrasion and chemo-mechanical techniques of cavity preparation. Use of contemporary dental materials for restoration of teeth. MI approach to dental aesthetics and replacement of restorations. Principles of MI care in the management of children, the elderly, prosthodontics treatment, periodontal care, oral surgery, implant dentistry, orthodontics, etc. I genuinely believe that this is the future of disease management. I have no regrets whatsoever in taking on this MSc, and I did consider a few others. The Dental Institute has assembled a great team, which is making me look at the journey I will take my practice. I say journey, because from what I have learned so far, I know that I want to learn more and practise evidence-based dentistry. I am now open to new ways of working. Thank you again for getting this Thinking MSc together. Duvie Advanced Minimum Intervention Dentistry MSc

6 10 11 Aesthetic Dentistry MSc Endodontics MSc An innovative programme offering dental practitioners the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high quality functional dental restorations with optimal aesthetic value. Focused on providing dental care where there is a clinical need to restore oral health and function, the programme covers all aspects of aesthetic dentistry. The programme is specifically designed for dentists who treat their patients in a general dental practice environment and seek to gain knowledge and skills for an evidence-based approach to aesthetic treatment. In this rapidly expanding market of aesthetic dentistry, practitioners are finding the need to increase their skill set to better manage patient expectations and to distinguish themselves. Students will explore all aspects of smile design, from non-invasive to full coverage techniques involving a range of aesthetic materials. It includes facial aesthetics as well as all aspects of dental aesthetics. The programme also covers all the restorative aspects applicable to aesthetic dentistry with an emphasis on functional stability, predictability and longevity of the aesthetic outcome. Not generally taught at BDS level, a comprehensive range of treatments are covered, including ethical and marketing issues. Comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, prevention, periodontology. Provision of all forms of in-surgery and laboratory constructed restorations. Critical appraisal of literature and database searching techniques. Process analysis including audits, photography, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry. Minimal intervention techniques and ethical marketing. Restoration of implants in the aesthetic zone. Occlusion, tooth wear and soft and hard tissue surgery. Distance learning allows me to study around my work and family life. The programme enables me to further my education without taking time off and the financial constraints this would involve. I can study anytime, anywhere because I can access the course material from any computer or my iphone. I have an erratic work and family life but can plan my study around this. The advancement of technology means I can sit at home in front of my computer and be involved in lectures with expert tutors in a different country! By working and learning I have been able to improve care to my patients overnight and that has benefited my patients and in turn benefited me. Distance learning should be the future of further education. Ahmet Aesthetic Dentistry MSc The programme aims to provide the newest evidence based knowledge in endodontology, to enable the participant to successfully integrate endodontic therapy with the other aspects of restorative dentistry and to learn research methodology. Offered in response to unprecedented global demand for endodontically trained professionals, this unique and comprehensive programme is aimed at dentists who would like to enhance their existing abilities while acquiring advanced and up-to-date skills. This programme will enable students to successfully and confidently manage more complex and demanding endodontic cases. This is a three-year programme leading to an MSc in Endodontics. The curriculum includes the scientific basis of endodontology; diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex endodontic problems, clinical treatment of patients with endodontic and other restorative problems. You will also learn research methodology to enable completion of a research project. Includes a variety of clinical skills, anatomy of pulpal dentinal complex and periodontium and research methods. Students review pulpal and periapical inflammation, diagnostic procedures, and operative procedures. By the third year, students cover endodontic retreatment and surgery, restoration of endodontically treated teeth, and complete a research project. The Endodontics MSc programme has given me an opportunity to specialise in endodontics without interrupting my current position at the practice where I work. The support I receive from the teaching team exceeds expectations, therefore I feel comfortable taking on complicated endodontic cases and I accomplish them with successful outcomes. Access to literature resources and support from the library team are excellent, and equipment for practical seminars is state-of-the-art. Thanks to the programme, I am becoming a highly skilled, competent professional who performs high standard endodontic treatments. Sanita Endodontics MSc

7 12 13 Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc This comprehensive programme is designed for dental practitioners, working in general practice or a similar clinical environment, to enhance knowledge of fixed and removable prosthodontics. This intensive four-year programme trains general practitioners to perform a high standard of work across a wide range of procedures. It is beneficial for any dentist routinely treating adult patients who need restorative care, and will also appeal to practitioners who seek to develop their skills, learn new techniques and enhance their enjoyment of dentistry. By completing this programme you will develop your clinical skills in restorative dentistry, enabling you to treat a wide variety of patients, referring fewer patients out of your practice. The programme is designed to advance your skills, especially in complex multi-disciplinary dental problems such as tooth wear, complex aesthetics, and occlusal problems. Treatment planning, prevention, minimal intervention techniques, aesthetic dentistry; occlusion/tmd therapies, tooth wear and implants. Students will develop their clinical skills in restorative dentistry and will be able to use advanced skills when replacing missing teeth using fixed and removable prostheses. Students will carry out a number of clinical cases relating to fixed and removable prosthodontics throughout the course of the programme. Into the third year of the programme, I can not help but look back at how evolved I feel. It is amazing to be a part of such an organised and thought through programme in the postgraduate world of dentistry. It is focused education utilising the most innovative, up-to-date teaching methods and resources, combined with every global research advancement in dentistry. I am especially proud to be surrounded by faculty who are opinion leaders, committed, friendly and approachable in every way. This programme has inspired me to become the professional I always wanted to be, and it hasn t finished yet! The flexibility and the company of great scholars has had a profound effect on how I deliver dentistry and balance it out with my personal life. Shubham Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent Learn to use cutting-edge digital technology for intra and extra oral prosthetic facial rehabilitation in clinical practice. This programme is for maxillofacial prosthetists, technologists, and prosthodontists working in a hospital environment or similar practice. It will enhance their knowledge and improve their clinical and technical skills. It covers a broad range of treatments for replacement of missing hard and soft tissues, using both traditional and advanced digital technologies. Through optional modules, you will focus your study on prosthodontics, or psychology for maxillofacial prosthetics. The module on the psychological and social support required in facial rehabilitation covers skills in communication, counselling and an appreciation of the psychosocial effects of surgical treatment. The module on prosthetic facial prosthodontics covers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of patients with fixed and removable implants. Students taking this module must be clinically qualified to perform prosthodontic procedures. Students further develop their clinical skills by building a clinical portfolio of four cases, using video graphic material to demonstrate their practical abilities. Students on the psychological module will be required to cover a range of facial prosthetics retained by varying methods, while students taking the prosthodontics module will demonstrate prosthetic or restorative cases. Introduction to advanced prosthodontics, implantology, ocular prosthetics, fixed and removable prosthodontics, treatment planning, prosthesis design. Digital technology, colour science, medical emergencies, cross infection control and care of medically/clinically compromised patients. Biomaterials science, craniofacial implants, silicone elastomers and gels, tissue engineering and bone substitutes, biocompatibility. Students choose between two modules, the psychology of managing terminally ill patients, counselling skills and forming integrated care plans, or intra oral implantology, and advanced fixed and removable prosthodontics. I wanted to learn more about the field of facial prosthetics and this was a great opportunity for me to get an international education whilst living in Norway. The lecturers at King s have a great deal of experience both practically and theoretically. This is very important for me as I can learn about a variety of patient cases. The fact that King s has a solid reputation enforces the quality of the programme. I also like that the course offers updated computer technology education. I think the face-toface part of the course was very rewarding because I got to know the other students and we had a lot of hands on training. I recommend this programme to colleagues because you get an updated education allowing you to treat patients more confidently. This is an ideal way to get a formal education in the area while studying with other students from many different backgrounds. Anna Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc

8 How to apply Contact us To apply for our postgraduate distance learning programmes at King s you will need to complete our postgraduate online application form. Applying online makes applying easier and quicker for you, and means we can receive your application faster and more securely. Application procedure Completed applications (consisting of an online application form, two references, transcripts of previous qualifications and evidence of English Language score where required) will be considered on a first come first served basis according to the date of completion of the application. Early applications are strongly advised. The initial decision will be to confirm the offer of a place, hold your application for further consideration following the official closing date for applications, or to reject the application. You should expect to receive this initial decision within six weeks of the date of submission of the completed application. Applicants who are offered a place will have to provide original documentation of their previous qualifications, and pay a non-refundable deposit, before access to the online virtual learning environment will be given at the start of the course. Applications received after the closing date will be held in reserve on a waiting list, in case there are vacancies or places become available. Personal statement & supporting information You should describe how the degree will fit into your career plan and demonstrate a focused interest in the programme. You should also confirm that you have read, and can comply with, the computing specifications required to commence the programme. These can be viewed at You would need to have access to the following: Adequate clinical facilities An appropriate selection of patients Appropriate photographic and video equipment. Funding Up-to-date fee information can be found on the online prospectus. Your programme fees will include all tuition, access to programme materials and attendance at the intensive face-to-face course. You will need to fund travel, accommodation and meals during the faceto-face course. If you wish to sit your exams overseas, there will be an additional fee. We are proud to work with a number of industry partners, including Henry Schein, Denplan, Oral-B, Procter & Gamble and GC Europe, and receive an extensive package of scholarships available to enrolled students. Additional bursaries, discounts and other funding opportunities may be available for individual courses. For more information, please contact distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk Distance Learning Office King s College London Dental Institute Floor 18, Tower Wing Guy s Campus St Thomas Street London SE1 9RT Tel: +44 (0) distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk King s College London Admissions Office Capital House Guy s Campus Weston Street London SE1 3QD Tel: +44 (0) (Dentistry) prospective@kcl.ac.uk #admissions The Compass Student advice service Tel: +44 (0) thecompass@kcl.ac.uk English Language Centre King s College London Drury Lane London WC2B 5RL Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) elc@kcl.ac.uk Disability Advisory Service For general advice for students with disabilities or specific learning disabilities For appointments Tel: +44 (0) disability@kcl.ac.uk (Open Monday to Friday between and Specialist Advisers can be seen at the four main campuses - Denmark Hill, Guy s, the Strand and Waterloo). Student Funding Office For advice on student loans and hardship funds King s College London G.31 James Clerk Maxwell Building 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA Tel: +44 (0) /4363/4471/4472 Fax: +44 (0) funding@kcl.ac.uk Student Advice Service For advice about finances, welfare benefits, legal matters and immigration For appointments Tel: +44 (0) advice@kcl.ac.uk (Open Monday to Friday between and Specialist Advisers can be seen at the four main campuses - Denmark Hill, Guy s, the Strand and Waterloo). Further information can be found at Values based recruitment The Dental Institute is committed to following the principles of values based recruitment to create the best workforce delivering excellent patient care and experience. Disclaimer The following message contains some very important information. Please read it before you use this prospectus. This prospectus was printed in the autumn of It contains information on the postgraduate distance learning programmes that King s College London Dental Institute intends to run for students who are planning to start university in January The Dental Institute has made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate as at the date of publication. However, this information is subject to change over time. For this reason, it is particularly important that you should check the website for updates ( prospectus) or contact the Dental Institute using the contact details contained within this document. Some circumstances (such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the Dental Institute has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module) may result in the Dental Institute having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed in this prospectus. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. The Dental Institute reserves the right to amend or withdraw without notice and at its entire discretion any of the programmes, modules, services, facilities or other matters contained or referred to in this prospectus; where this is necessary, the Dental Institute will take reasonable steps to reduce any disruption to enrolled students. The Dental Institute may also add new programmes at any time without notice. Prospective candidates should note that, in the event of such circumstances occurring, the Dental Institute cannot accept liability for any complaints or claims for costs, losses or damages made by a student resulting from a service disruption or closure, or any change to, or withdrawal of, a programme/module that he/she had intended to study, or the addition of a new programme.

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