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Overview
This Regenerative Dentistry MSc is for research-centred dentists and biological scientists who desire to learn more about the latest advances in stem cell biology, the mechanisms of repair and regeneration, and cell and molecule-based dentistry.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of all aspects of the emerging concept of regenerative dentistry, which challenges modern dentistry to step up dental research, translating into new clinical treatments.
And because this MSc in regenerative dentistry focuses on research, you’ll also gain experience in laboratory-based, cutting-edge research in stem cell biology.
Key benefits
- Learn how to design experiments, work in a laboratory, write grant proposals and present your findings.
- Conduct your own original research project.
- Study with the Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology - a Centre of Excellence at King's.
- Learn from an internationally renowned academic team.
King’s is world-renowned in the field of research and I chose to pursue the Regenerative Dentistry MSc here because the course structure was so ingeniously designed. Each module was planned to be at par with the current research scenarios in the field of Regenerative Dentistry and the faculty ever so supportive!
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Course essentials
This Regenerative Dentistry MSc is research-focused and centred on stem cell biology. It aims to equip you with the laboratory-based research skills you need to pursue a career in research.
You’ll start learning the key concepts and basics of the science behind regenerative dentistry, including dental stem cells, iPSCs and ESCs, tooth bioengineering, and the role of stem cells in tooth repair and regeneration.
You’ll then move into the laboratory and learn the basics of how to do bench work. This includes being shown how to operate certain microscopes, dissect properly and culture different organisms.
Once you’ve improved your laboratory-based research skills, you’ll start conducting your own research project in the field of regenerative dentistry. This is an exciting opportunity to focus on an area of research that you’re most passionate about.
For example, previous students have researched topics including:
- Salivary gland stem cells.
- Stem cells in the middle ear and their role in homeostasis and repair.
- Development of replacement teeth: location of stem cell niches in a range of species.
- A chemical genetics screen for regulators of cranial muscle stem cells.
- Dental pulp stem cells in tooth repair.
- Exploring the relationship between surface free energy and osseointegration with modifiable ceramic coatings.
- Embryonic tooth mesenchymal cells and bioengineering.
- Periodontal tissue regeneration – evaluating different dental stem cell populations.
- Neural crest stem cells and ossification of the mandible.
At the end of this MSc in regenerative dentistry, you’ll be able to write a grant proposal, critically evaluate research, conduct your own research and then present your findings.
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