The details on this page are for the 2024-25 year of entry (programme starting in April 2025). The final application deadline is 27 January 2025. Please check the entry requirements section when considering this course.
The postgraduate diploma in Operative Dentistry is designed to enhance the operative 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 operative dentistry effectively and efficiently. The course offers a breadth of expertise, covering topics such as restorative treatment planning, anterior and posterior restorations, a variety of different crown preparation techniques, resin- bonded bridges, occlusion, management of tooth surface loss, clinical photography, dento-legal issues, endodontics and restoration of the non-vital tooth, implant maintenance, bleaching, removable prosthodontics provision and a variety of other operative dentistry-related topics.
“I feel more confident treating patients. ”
It is expected that postgraduates will continue in general dental practice, offering a higher standard of clinical care with increased confidence, ability and professional reward. They might also use the programme to enter into assessment via the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent to be able to practice as an enhanced practitioner.
The diploma has been designed to equip you with the components needed to apply for a dentist with enhanced skills to your local commissioning group.
It is expected that postgraduates will continue in general dental practice, offering a higher standard of clinical care with increased confidence, ability and professional reward. They might also use the programme to enter into assessment via the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent to be able to practice as an enhanced practitioner.
The diploma has been designed to equip you with the components needed to apply for a dentist with enhanced skills to your local commissioning group.
We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as we may need to request further information from you to assess your application. This is particularly important if your application is successful, and you are required to meet offer conditions and/or you need a Student Visa to study at King’s.
Our first application deadline is on 8 December 2024 (23:59 UK time). This is also the final deadline for Overseas (international) fee status applications. After this date, the programme will remain open only if places are still available and will be closed as soon as it is full. Where the programme remains open beyond this date, no further Home applications will be accepted after 27 January 2025 (23:59 UK time).
Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after this date, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled before the final application deadline.
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