The postgraduate diploma in Endodontics is designed to enhance the endodontic skills of newly qualified dentists, as well as experienced practitioners wishing to upskill, whilst they continue to work in general dental practice. Course participants will develop the technical, diagnostic and treatment planning skills necessary to practice modern clinical endodontics effectively and efficiently.
This two-year, part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics combines seminars, hands-on training and direct clinical contact with patients to upskill you in the science and practice of endodontics. This training will be delivered at our dental hospital at Denmark Hill, which you will attend for between 22 and 26 days per year. Your work with patients from both your own practice and the hospital will contribute a reflective log of treatment that will form a major part of your course assessment and your development.
This course has been designed and developed by the Department of Restorative Dentistry, and it will be led by Rachel Tomson (course director) and the following expert specialists will contribute: Aws Alani, Ed Brady, Serpil Djemal, Alex Falanga, Jonathon Lee and Nectaria Polycarpou, alongside well-known visiting experts.
We aim to provide newly qualified dentists and experienced practitioners with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of endodontics. You will acquire the skills needed to critically evaluate relevant literature and apply evidence-based dentistry in the practice of endodontics. Your clinical sessions will enable you to translate this knowledge and understanding of theoretical endodontics into clinical practice.
The programme aims to provide newly qualified dentists and experienced practitioners with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of endodontics. They will acquire the skills to critically evaluate relevant literature and apply evidence-based dentistry in the practice of endodontics. The clinical sessions will enable participants to translate the knowledge and understanding of theoretical endodontics into clinical practice in pursuit of improving and enhancing their clinical practice.
We will provide you with world-class teaching from leading experts in the field, combining practical and academic work.
Course material will be available through our online learning environment, King’s E-learning and Teaching Service (KEATS), where you will find information, interactive questions, assignments, bibliographic databases and reading material.
For your Clinical and Practical Skills of Endodontics modules, half of your assessment will be through written case reports and half through unseen clinical exam cases. For your Applied Science of Endodontics modules half of your assessment will be through unseen clinical exam cases and the other half through single best answer questions.
Our three-year MSc (Clin) Endodontics course is ideal if you are a dentist looking to specialise in prevention of pathology and treatment of the dental pulp and surrounding tissues.
You will develop a knowledge and understanding of contemporary aspects of endodontics and learn how to use an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive patient care, including advanced diagnostic and clinical skills.
The treatment of complex endodontics cases, which may be important to more comprehensive restorative treatment plans, will involve working with consultants/specialists in other disciplines.
This will improve your eligibility to sit the examinations to become a Member in Endodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
In addition, a custom-designed communication course will introduce you to health services culture and governance.
You will also have the opportunity to interact with and be taught by national and international experts in their field, and attend recognised national courses.
The aims of the course are:
Expert teaching
Learn from consultants and specialists who will develop your abilities.
Member in Endodontics eligibility
You will become eligible to sit the Membership in Endodontics exam upon completion of this course.
You will be encouraged to attend specialist society meetings and to present your research findings and clinical work.
Teaching and learning methods are designed to encourage you to take responsibility for your own learning and to integrate work with formal educational activities.
The course usually consists of five clinical sessions a week with a mix of treatment and observation.
This course comprises four components:
Research Methods component (15 credits): Training in skills related to design, execution and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research.
Biostatistics component (15 credits): Training in skills in data collection, simple analysis and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research.
Specialist Clinical component : Gain an understanding of the scientific basis of endodontics, with particular emphasis on current theories relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of adult patients.
The Specialist Clinical Component encompasses the following:
Research unit (dissertation, 30 credits): You will train in the identification, formulation and implementation of a specific research project and gain experience of working independently. Recent projects include studies related to bioactive materials, trauma and CBCT.
Course content for Year 1
Course content for Year 2
Course content for Year 3
You will have access to dedicated postgraduate suites at the University, as well as extensive library and online services to help you get the most out of your studies.
Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service .
We invite students on this course to participate in a number of conferences and courses. Some selected seminars will also provide CPD hours.
Graduates can develop careers in a range of areas including clinical practice, teaching and research. The course also will also prepare you for working at specialist level.
Teaching is aligned to the Membership in Endodontics collegiate specialty membership examination curriculum at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh , and you will be eligible to sit this examination upon completion of the course.
This programme aims to develop the skills required to enable independent practice of endodontics at a level above special interest but below specialist. It is studied either full-time over one year or part-time over two years and has a strong clinical bias.
The programme aims to develop a broad understanding of endodontics, including basic principles and how to apply them clinically.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of five core modules (120 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
There are no optional modules for this programme.
Dissertation/report
Each student undertakes an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 10,000–12,000 words.
Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a structured lecture/seminar series, skills laboratory simulation courses, diagnostic clinics, supervised treatment of patients, case conferences and a research project leading to a dissertation. Students are encouraged to develop a range of vocation-specific and transferable skills.
Further information on modules and degree structure is available on the department website: Endodontics MSc
Graduates of this programme have generally progressed to specialist endondontics roles within the dental or medical professions or as lecturers.
Recent career destinations for this degree
Employability
The programme’s strong emphasis on integrated development of multiple domains produces well-rounded clinicians with the competence and aptitude for developing and delivering a high-quality and predictable clinical service in endodontics.
Careers data is taken from the ‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2013–2015 graduating cohorts six months after graduation.
Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum, opportunities for self-directed learning, a clinically relevant laboratory techniques course, emphasis on integration of theoretical and clinical aspects, and prioritised reading recommendations. The broad flexible approach allows scope for the pursuit of individual academic interests.
The Research Excellence Framework, or REF, is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. The 2014 REF was carried out by the UK's higher education funding bodies, and the results used to allocate research funding from 2015/16.
The following REF score was awarded to the department: Eastman Dental Institute
85% rated 4* (‘world-leading’) or 3* (‘internationally excellent’)
Learn more about the scope of UCL's research, and browse case studies, on our Research Impact website.
Our MSc Endodontics (Dental Specialties) course is designed for experienced dental practitioners who want to learn more about endodontics, the branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the tooth, dental pulp and surrounding tissues.
You will take units in research methods and biostatistics, as well as clinical units that explore related specialist areas such as:
You will learn how to undertake advanced and complex treatment modalities requiring an extended treatment period.
The remainder of the course comprises a dissertation that will help you learn how to prepare and carry out a supervised research topic, as well as develop the skills needed to discuss and defend your research and results in an oral examination.
The aims of the course are to:
Expert teaching
Learn from consultants and specialists who will develop your abilities.
Students will be encouraged to attend specialist society meetings.
Teaching and learning methods are designed to encourage the student to take responsibility for their own learning and to integrate work with formal educational activities.
The course usually consists of three clinical sessions a week with a mix of treatment and observation.
You will have access to dedicated postgraduate suites at the University, as well as extensive library and online services to help you get the most out of your studies.
Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service .
We invite students to participate in a number of conferences. Some selected seminars will also provide CPD hours.
Graduates can develop careers in a range of areas including clinical practice, teaching and research.
This Masters programme is designed for dental graduates who wish to develop clinical skills in endodontics.
You will attend lectures and seminars and take part in tutorials and Pre-clinical skills sessions, as well as undertaking clinical sessions under direct clinical supervision.
You will take a core course consisting of basic sciences, health sciences and research sciences, and a number of clinical courses dedicated to didactic teaching, reflective learning, clinical procedures and hands-on training in endodontics.
Please note this course does not lead to MRD
This qualification will prepare you for a clinical academic post or clinical dental practice both in the UK and overseas. You will need to sit the Overseas Registration Examination if you wish to practise dentistry in the UK.
Our Endodontics MSc is designed to give you the skills to successfully and confidently manage more complex and demanding endodontic cases. We will provide the latest evidence-based knowledge in endodontology enabling you to successfully integrate endodontic therapy with other aspects of restorative dentistry, and learn research methodology
This course is mostly delivered online, so you can study anywhere in the world with minimum disruption to your professional and personal life while benefitting from world-class teaching.
This is a three-year programme leading to an MSc in Endodontics. You will study the scientific basis of endodontology, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex endodontic problems, and clinical treatment of patients with endodontic and other restorative problems. You will also study and develop research methodology skills to enable you to undertake a research project and further your expertise. We will train you with the latest evidence-based knowledge in endodontology and enable you to successfully integrate endodontic therapy with the other aspects of restorative dentistry.
Our programme director, Dr Federico Foschi, has helped many dental graduates, both nationally and internationally, to achieve their postgraduate goals, broaden their horizons and confidently manage more complex and demanding endodontic cases.
Please note - The provision of any clinical opinions, treatment planning, treatment plans and/or any advice in relation to care of individual patients will not be provided by the teachers and staff of the programme. Patient treatment and care is the sole responsibility of the treating clinician. Advice regarding the suitability of a clinical case for submission for the clinical module can be given at the tutor’s discretion.
Intensive face-to-face training blocks
Delivered primarily online, the course also provides 14 days of intensive teaching and practical training in London. Our expert tutors will give you guidance on complex dental procedures at our specialist postgraduate teaching centre, LonDEC, situated at our Waterloo Campus, which offers state-of-the-art dental training facilities. These blocks are an invaluable way to consolidate learning and progress to the final year.
Teaching
You will be taught mostly online through King's E-learning and Teaching Service (KEATS) which provides information, interactive questions, assignments, use of bibliographic databases and reading material. This gives you the freedom to study without interrupting your work and personal life, and to put your skills directly into practice. Our students participate in online tutorials and discussion groups, interacting with expert tutors and their fellow students. Face-to-face lectures and hands-on training take place in blocks in the first two years. Students are required to undertake and build a reflective log of clinical work in their own general practice.
60% per cent of each module will be assessed through exams and 40% through assignments, with the exception of the Operative Procedures module and the Endodontic retreatment/Surgery & restoration of endodontically treated teeth module, which will be assessed through clinical portfolios, and your final project, which will be a 10,000-word written report.
You can take your exams in London or, for overseas students, at centres in your country of residence.
This Postgraduate Diploma programme is designed for dentists wishing to enhance their endodontic knowledge and clinical skills whilst continuing to work in practice, and runs part-time over two years.
The programme enables participants to improve their knowledge and refine their practical and clinical skills. Subjects covered include the biological basis of disease management, as well as the clinical and technical aspects of treatment. The programme is delivered by leading clinicians, providing close support, coaching and mentoring to aid improvement in technical, clinical and cognitive domains.
Students undertake modules to the value of 120 credits.
The programme consists of seven core modules (120 credits).
The PG Diploma programme has four core modules in year one (15 credits each) and three core modules in year two (two of 15 credits and one of 30 credits).
Core modules
There are no optional modules for this programme.
Dissertation/report
Not applicable.
Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through seminars, lectures, hands-on practical sessions and case conferences on practice-managed patients in the first year, followed by direct clinical supervision of patient management in the second year.
In year one, 25 contact days are required (including one induction day); in year two, 20 contact days are required.
Fieldwork
Candidates will need to be employed in a general dental practice, where they would be able to receive and manage patients requiring endodontic care on a regular basis, using contemporary equipment (microscope beneficial but not essential) and materials. Such patients will form part of a contemporaneously maintained log-book to facilitate distance-mentoring.
Further information on modules and degree structure is available on the department website: Endodontic Practice PG Dip
Graduates often decide to focus a main part of their practice on endodontics, whilst others prefer to maintain a broad-based practice with a special interest. A number have gone on to undertake the MSc in Endodontics or Specialist Training. A number have since taken up teaching.
Employability
All graduates, without exception, find fulfilling and satisfying job placements to pursue their interests and consolidate their newly developed skills. Employers rate our graduates highly.
The first year of the programme is delivered in a state-of-the-art clinical skills laboratory under the direct coaching and mentoring of experienced teaching staff. This year lays the foundation of knowledge and integrates it with technical skill development, whilst clinical mentoring is provided on endodontic cases being treated in your own practice. The second year includes 18 days of directly supervised clinical work on patients at the institute with a staff:student ratio of 1:4, allowing maximum opportunity for clinical application of knowledge and technical skills developed in the first year. A clinical log-book is maintained throughout with reflections to ensure development.
The Research Excellence Framework, or REF, is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. The 2014 REF was carried out by the UK's higher education funding bodies, and the results used to allocate research funding from 2015/16.
The following REF score was awarded to the department: Eastman Dental Institute
85% rated 4* (‘world-leading’) or 3* (‘internationally excellent’)
Learn more about the scope of UCL's research, and browse case studies, on our Research Impact website.
This programme aims to develop the cognitive, psychomotor and interpersonal skills required to enable independent practice of endodontics. It is studied either full-time over two years or part-time over four years and has a strong clinical bias.
The programme teaches a broad and deep understanding of endodontology, enabling students to apply appropriate clinical strategies from first principles. Mentored coaching specifically targets development of independent learning skills, with the aim of achieving long-term mastery.
Students undertake modules to the value of 360 credits.
Year one consists of core modules (135 credits) and a dissertation (30 credits). Year two consists of core modules (135 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). Year three modules (Speciality/Advanced Training only) are non-credit bearing.
Core modules
There are no optional modules for this programme.
Dissertation/report
Each student undertakes an independent research project in years one and two, which culminates in a dissertation of 13,000–15,000 words.
Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a structured lecture and seminar series, skills laboratory simulation courses, diagnostic clinics, supervised treatment of patients, and a research project.
Further information on modules and degree structure is available on the department website: Endodontology MClinDent
This programme prepares students for future professional evaluation of clinical/academic competence as a specialist. It is also a suitable springboard for pursuing academic, clinical or research careers in endodontics.
Recent career destinations for this degree
Employability
The programme’s strong emphasis on integrated development of multiple domains produces well-rounded clinicians with the competence and aptitude for developing and delivering a high-quality and predictable clinical service in endodontics.
Careers data is taken from the ‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2013–2015 graduating cohorts six months after graduation.
Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum, opportunities for self-directed learning, a clinically relevant laboratory techniques course, emphasis on integration of theoretical and clinical aspects, and prioritised reading recommendations.
The broad flexible approach allows scope for the pursuit of individual academic interests.
Accreditation
This programme has been accrediated by General Dental Council; Faculty of General Dental Practitioners; the London Deanery in conjunction with the Specialist Advisory Committee in Restorative Dentistry (as part of specialist training) and European Society of Endodontology (as part of specialist training).
The Research Excellence Framework, or REF, is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. The 2014 REF was carried out by the UK's higher education funding bodies, and the results used to allocate research funding from 2015/16.
The following REF score was awarded to the department: Eastman Dental Institute
85% rated 4* (‘world-leading’) or 3* (‘internationally excellent’)
Learn more about the scope of UCL's research, and browse case studies, on our Research Impact website.
Our Endodontology MClinDent combines academic study, clinical skills training and research. You will study a range of subjects including the pathology of apical periodontitis and strategies to manage it effectively. We will develop your understanding and analysis of the research bases for clinical care and provide you with opportunities to interact with other graduate students specialising in prosthodontics and periodontology.
There are three strands to the course: the scientific basis of endodontology; diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with advanced endodontic problems, clinical treatment of patients with endodontic and other restorative problems, learning research methodology to enable completion of a research project. Subjects include the pathology of apical periodontitis and strategies to manage it effectively.
The course offers a dynamic interaction with other graduate students specialising in prosthodontics and periodontology and the development of skills in understanding and analysing the research base for clinical care.
You will achieve clinical proficiency in endodontics to a recognised UK specialist level, be able to relate endodontic care to other aspects of restorative dentistry, and develop research skills.
There is the opportunity to sit a final conjoint membership examination with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
The course is designed for qualified dentists wanting to extend their knowledge and clinical practice in endodontology. The course has formal recognition for UK specialist training. We provide extensive contemporary knowledge in endodontology, enabling students to attain clinical proficiency in endodontics to recognised specialist level, to relate endodontic care to other aspects of restorative dentistry, and to learn research methodology.
Teaching
The usual training period will be a minimum of 4,500 hours across the degree.
The course content is apportioned approximately as:
This time allocation is flexible and will depend upon the capacity of the trainees to complete the curriculum to a competent level.
Standard university term times do not apply to this course. You will receive a leave allowance for each academic year with full details provided on enrolment.
Taught modules covering scientific and clinical basis of endodontology, examined by written exam; clinical modules, involving supervised clinical practice and examined by case studies on treated and untreated patients, practical or oral exam; a research project.
Entry to the programme is strictly dependent upon occupational health clearance that you are able to conduct exposure prone procedures (EPPs) before you start clinical work. This will assess your hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody status, HIV and TB status following the completion of a health questionnaire and a further health check before or at enrolment. If offered a place on the course, overseas students are advised to be tested locally and send the results of these checks with the questionnaire, prior to a separate full test in the UK at the College's Occupational Health Department before the term begins. All offers of a place on a programme are made subject to a satisfactory criminal conviction disclosure. If you are from overseas or have never lived in the UK before, you should contact the relevant authorities in your home country to arrange for the equivalent check to be conducted and/or a certificate of good conduct to be issued.
By the end of our programme, which is formally recognised as part of UK specialist training, you will be a highly knowledgeable professional in endodontics at master's level, and proficient and skilful in related areas of restorative dentistry.
