Periodontics MClinDent

Overview

Follow a programme of study that aligns with the UK specialist curriculum for Periodontics and prepares candidates to sit Royal College Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations.

The periodontium can be affected by a wide range of diseases and conditions including periodontitis, one of the most common inflammatory diseases worldwide.

This course will equip you with the skills to provide specialist level care for the diagnosis, prevention and management of periodontal diseases as well as the placement and restoration of dental implants.

Our suite of MClinDent programmes has a common foundation of restorative dentistry. Our three specialist courses allow dentists to acquire specific skills and knowledge in the fields of:

• prosthodontics
• endodontics
• periodontics

All three elements will be studied in stage 1 of the MClinDent and will remain a common theme in stages 2 and 3 as you continue in your speciality of periodontics.

The course has a particular focus on implant dentistry and satisfies the requirements of the Training Standards in Implant Dentistry.

The MClinDent programmes align with the General Dental Council’s (GDC) UK curricula for specialist training in endodontics, periodontics or prosthodontics. They can prepare students to sit the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations through the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

You should then be able to use your clinical and academic portfolio to demonstrate equivalence to the GDC’s curriculum in either periodontics, endodontics or prosthodontics. The information about specialist listing in the UK is held by the GDC.

It is important to note that successful completion of one of these programmes does not guarantee acceptance by Royal College to sit their examinations or registration as a specialist through the GDC in the UK.

Please note: Successful completion of one of these programmes does not guarantee:

• acceptance to sit Royal College examinations
• registration as a specialist through the GDC

Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation review and recognition of professional qualifications in Europe

Professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by professional bodies to ensure they meet the latest industry practices and regulatory standards. This keeps your degree rigorous, relevant, and highly valued by employers, providing a clear pathway into your chosen career.

If you are studying an accredited degree and considering a career in Europe after graduation, it is important to stay informed about international standards. The best resource for current information is the UK Government's guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states.

This official resource provides essential details on:

• whether your profession is regulated in another country.
• the specific steps you need to take to practice abroad.
• which organisations you should contact to begin the process.

What you'll learn

Our Periodontics MClinDent course combines academic learning and clinical training, providing students with a strong understanding of the evidence and theory underpinning periodontal and implant dentistry practice.

You will gain extensive clinical experience; 2,700 hours during the three-year programme.

By the end of the programme, you will be able to deliver specialist clinical skills with consistency and confidence. You should also be eligible to sit Dental Speciality Fellowship Examinations (DFSE).

This course is also good preparation for the Diploma in Implant Dentistry offered by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Modules

The module information on our course pages is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

Periodontics MClinDent modules

You take the following compulsory modules:

Year 1                                                                                             

Compulsory modules	Credits
Fundamentals of Restorative Dentistry	20
Applied Dental Materials Science	20
Critical Appraisal and EBD	20
Simulated Clinical Skills in Restorative Dentistry	0
Foundation Clinical Skills in Restorative Dentistry	0

Year 2                                                                               

Compulsory modules	Credits
The Scientific Basis of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry	20
Advanced Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry	20
The Restoration and Maintenance of a Periodontally Compromised Dentition and Dental Implants	20
CT Advanced Clinical Skills in Periodontics, Implant Dentistry & Restorative Dentistry Part 1	0

Year 3                                                

Compulsory modules	Credits
Clinical Speciality Research Project and Dissertation	60
Advanced Clinical Skills in Periodontics, Implant Dentistry & Restorative Dentistry Part 2	0

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

You’ll be taught using a range of methods, including:

• cadaveric surgical training courses at the state-of-the-art Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
• small group teaching
• clinical experience
• specialist diagnostic clinics
• supervised patient treatment clinics
• multidisciplinary case-based discussion and critical review
• reflective learning research projects
• completion of Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP) portfolio with regular educational supervisor review

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Dissertation
• Essay
• Professional skills assessments
• Oral examination
• Oral presentation
• Viva
• Written examination

Student support

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• academic staff
• academic advisers and research supervisors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives
• peers

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your academic adviser throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

 

Our staff

Dr Richard Holliday is an honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and specialist in Periodontics. He is a clinical academic with a focus on translational research and clinical trials.

There is also a diverse NHS team of specialists working with students on the MClinDent.

Your development

Your clinical experience involves:

• clinical skills training (operative, periodontics, occlusion, implant dentistry, management of temporomandibular disorders)
• supervised patient treatment sessions
• diagnostic clinics
• laboratory work (including a laboratory course)
• observation of consultant-led clinics

You'll start patient treatment in the second term. This includes three treatment sessions per week and up to two diagnostic clinics.

There is continued exposure to diagnostic clinics and observation of consultants providing treatment. Clinical-related activity accounts for approximately 60% of the scheduled time.

Your future

Our graduates have progressed to careers in:

• enhanced dental practice
• specialist practice
• restorative consultancy positions (in the UK and abroad)
• senior academic posts

Our MClinDent 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.

Our Careers Service

Our expert Careers Service is here to help you take the next steps in your professional life. We will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.

You will have access to expert one-to-one advice and guidance through our campus careers centre and online, along with digital resources, workshops, networking opportunities, and careers and recruitment events.

We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025). Many of our degrees are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses. We are committed to helping you access real-world experience opportunities and develop key skills through paid work placements and internships.

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Facilities

The School of Dental Sciences is modern, occupying a spacious, purpose-built facility. We enjoy well-equipped, light and airy clinics. You'll 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.

Find out more about the school facilities.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Tuition fees for 2027 entry (per year)

Tuition fee increases

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee. Search our funding database. 

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

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What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

• matriculation
• registration
• tuition (or supervision)
• library access
• examination
• re-examination
• graduation

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• living costs
• tuition fees

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

How to apply

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