Diploma in Prosthodontics (Level 7)
The Diploma in Prosthodontics (Level 7) is a combination of the Restorative course & the Operative course.
The Diploma aims to support the development of delegates clinical knowledge and hands-on skills in dental prostheses. The qualification consists of 25 modules in the form of seminars, practical sessions, demonstrations and online zoom seminars. There are 22 face-to-face days and 3 online zooms.
The course itself provides the opportunity to increase your knowledge about key elements of Restorative Dentistry and apply these in hands-on sessions to improve your Operative skills. It is a perfect combination of theory and practical, giving you the opportunity to learn new techniques and consequently practice them on Phantom Heads so you can return to your practice and implement them the very next day.
During the course, the topics covered are Occlusion, Articulators, TMJ Splints, Basic Tooth Preparations, Introduction to Endodontics & Periodontics and Treatment Planning. Within the Operative area of the course you will work with Professor Tipton’s hand-picked team of demonstrators to practice techniques related to Anterior and Posterior Tooth Preparation, Bonded Crowns, Ceramic Crowns, Porcelain Inlays/Onlays, Direct Composite Restorations, Gold Preparations and Bridge Preparations.
The Diploma in Prosthodontics (Level 7) will provide the knowledge and experience you need to understand, plan and deliver varied treatment options for your patients, backed up by the technique and science behind your decision making and treatment delivery.
Delegates have two options for earning their Diploma. They can complete both courses side-by-side, finishing within approximately 12 to 18 months. Alternatively, they can pursue the Diploma by completing the individual certificates one after another, achieving their Diploma in approximately 24 months.
Qualification:
To obtain a Level 7 Qualification, participants must complete various assessments, including Direct Observation of Performance (DOPS), reflective write-ups, clinical portfolios, treatment planning assignments, and multiple-choice questions.
Upon completion of the course and the assessments involved, you will receive three qualifications: a Level 7 Certificate in Restorative Dentistry, a Level 7 Certificate in Operative Dentistry and a Level 7 Diploma in Prosthodontics. All qualifications are accredited by EduQual & The Royal College of Surgeons of England. Centre accreditation from RCSEng is an award of excellence, and we take immense pride in our courses being the first & only private training courses to gain this accreditation.
The price of the Level 7 Diploma course is £16,500 (inc VAT) plus a £750 registration fee.