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Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
University of Adelaide
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00123M
Adelaide Dental School is ranked 3rd in Australia and 39th in the world*. Our leading-edge expertise gives our graduates a competitive edge in a flexible and rewarding profession. This 3-year degree provides specialist dental education through clinical training and research. What will you do? Our Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a professional postgraduate training program, not a PhD. You will: undertake clinical placements in metropolitan, rural, public and private health care settingsconduct evidence-based researchpropose, present and submit a dissertationadvance your knowledge and technical skills in a specialisation of your choice.We offer the following specialist training areas: EndodonticsOrthodonticsPeriodonticsProsthodonticsSpecial Needs Dentistry.
Designed for
Dental graduates wishing to specialise in specific disciplines
Structure
To qualify for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units.
Subjects
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Special Needs Dentistry
Standard entry requirements
at least two years of general practice AND an Honours (research training) degree OR successful completion of the Primary Examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons OR successful completion of the Primary Examinations of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons (UK).
Recognition
Australian Dental Council; Dental Boards throughout Australia.
Study pathways
Degrees that lead into this award: Honours degree of Bachelor of Science in Dentistry
Further information
Not all speciality programs are offered every year.
