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For dental graduates aiming to specialize in oral medicine, our DClinDent program at London's premier dental school (ranked #1 by The Guardian University Guide 2025) presents an ideal pathway. Engage with exceptional mentors in a first-class academic setting while gaining practical experience in advanced clinical facilities and participating in innovative research. Elevate your professional prospects with this distinguished qualification.Study at an Elite Institution: Leverage the prestige of the UK's leading dental school, recognized as London's top institution for Dentistry (The Guardian University Guide 2025).Acquire Holistic Training: Integrate theoretical knowledge, research practice, and clinical application for comprehensive professional development.Learn from Distinguished Faculty: Receive mentorship from internationally acclaimed specialists throughout your educational journey.Benefit from Individualized Attention: Access tailored guidance from seasoned clinicians to hone your expertise.Program OverviewThis program is designed for dental practitioners with a focused interest in oral medicine or those pursuing clinical academia. The three-year Professional Doctorate in Oral Medicine combines advanced research training with clinical specialization.This DClinDent program will deepen your understanding of oral medicine while equipping you for specialist practice in this domain.Your curriculum will include seminars, lectures, and tutorials, beginning with foundational concepts in oral medicine before progressing to advanced clinical applications and evidence-based practice.You'll undertake supervised clinical work, developing treatment plans and performing procedures, including complex interventions.A significant research component will require you to apply scientific methodology to an oral medicine challenge, culminating in a dissertation. Throughout the program, you'll refine your research capabilities to doctoral standards and enhance your critical analysis of academic literature.Beyond coursework, you'll have opportunities to engage with visiting specialists through seminar programs across the Institute of Dentistry, Blizard Institute, and wider Queen Mary University.This qualification aligns with Level 8 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ).Career ProspectsThe DClinDent program thoroughly prepares graduates for specialized practice in oral medicine while developing the research competencies needed for academic careers.
Applicants must have a primary qualification in Dentistry (BDS or equivalent). IELTS (Academic) minimum score 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. TOEFL minimum score 100 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking.