The degree is approved as part of the training programme in paediatric dentistry by the SAC (Specialist Advisory Committee) in Paediatric Dentistry for those in possession of a training number awarded by the Postgraduate Dental Dean for Scotland.
This programme aims to provide paediatric dentists with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care. It is designed to enhance knowledge, diagnostic and clinical skills while encouraging reflective thought.
It is a course with a large clinical component, but which puts a significant emphasis on research training. The syllabus includes the following topics:
* relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology;
* growth and development;
* oral microbiology;
* comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning;
* prevention of oro-dental diseases;
* pathogenesis of oro-dental diseases;
* manifestations of systematic disorders;
* developmental disorders of the teeth, mouth and jaws;
* radiology.
How You Will Be Taught
Learning is by taught seminars and private study. This is also linked to clinical practice with an emphasis on reflective learning