If you’re a dentist who has a special interest in clinical oral microbiology or want to become a clinical academic, this course is for you. The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Oral Microbiology provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.Combines academic study, research, clinical and laboratory practice to give you a completely rounded trainingBe taught by our distinguished international experts and have regular contact with them throughout the programmeGain sought-after dental chair-side clinical and diagnostic laboratory skills by studying the first Clinical Oral Microbiology DClinDent in the UKStudy at one of the UK’s top-rated dental schools: we’re joint first for research environment (REF 2021) and one of the top 15 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) What you'll studyClinical Oral Microbiology is concerned with the diagnosis and management of oral infections. The interface of oral and systemic infection, effect of immune system efficacy on the susceptibility to infection, and antimicrobial stewardship are all parts of the clinical oral microbiology specialty.This DClinDent programme is unique in the UK and will expand your knowledge and skills in clinical oral microbiology and provide an excellent preparation for your career as a clinical academic in this field. The programme of study is in line with the General Dental Council curriculum for Clinical Oral Microbiology.Assessment
• Each module is assessed separately, including essays, written, clinical and viva voce examinations
• You will also be assessed by case presentations and clinical, diagnostic and treatment planning
• You will be assessed through your dissertation and research projectsTeachingYou'll be taught through a combination of expert seminars, supervised clinical and laboratory sessions, one-to-one tutorials, self-directed learning, case presentations and reading. We utilise contemporary pedagogic teaching techniques such as problem based learning, evidence based practice, flipped classroom and journal clubs.