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Aberdeen's dentistry program is tailored for graduates, building upon your current expertise to help you excel as a top-tier dental practitioner.
Our curriculum is specially crafted for degree holders, allowing you to leverage prior academic knowledge and adaptable skills from your undergraduate studies. From the outset, you'll train to become a dental professional, gaining hands-on experience with early clinical challenges, direct patient interaction, and a cohesive learning approach.
The dental program employs diverse teaching techniques, including case-based instruction. The course objectives include:
enhancing the adaptable skills you possess
fostering independent learning and critical thinking through inquiry-based methods
focusing on patients' clinical, social, and emotional requirements
introducing patient interaction during the first year
seamlessly incorporating basic sciences into clinical training
You'll begin developing reflective practice skills early in your clinical journey.
Throughout your studies, you'll learn from and shadow various dental specialists across primary and secondary care settings. Collaborating organizations like NHS Education for Scotland (NES), dental protection groups, and the GDC also contribute to numerous educational experiences.