Clinical Periodontics MSc

The programme delivers knowledge and advanced clinical training in treatment and management of Periodontal Diseases. The overall aims are to: Provide advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the treatment of diseases of the periodontium. Recognise and promote periodontal health. Differentiate between the various types of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Prevent periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Develop the biological foundation and the clinical ability to treat patients with gingivitis, early and moderate periodontitis. Learn how to organise and manage maintenance programs of periodontal health. Obtain a working knowledge of scientific methodology. Have a foundation for Evidence based dentistry and Applied Research.

Additionally, the Programme aims to promote an understanding of the different requirements essential to the provision of ethical, predictable and evidence based treatments in the areas of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. The Programme aims are to: Provide unbiased teaching in the theory and practice of periodontology and related technologies, Give opportunities for personal and professional development, Contribute to the research base of restorative dentistry and to encourage research amongst practitioners, Promote periodontal and maintain periodontal health, Provide safe, competent and reflective practitioners, Appraise levels of competency.