Advanced Minimum Intervention Dentistry

The programme aims to provide the latest evidence-based knowledge in Minimum Intervention / minimally invasive operative dentistry and to enable the participants to integrate this patient care philosophy with suitable marketing strategies into their general or private practice using the team DCPs with the other aspects of restorative dentistry and to learn practice-based research methodology.
KEY BENEFITS

• Dentistry at Kings is a renowned centre of international excellence for teaching and research.
• Pioneers of teaching dentistry through a blended learning approach with over 20 years experience.
• Face to face training in years one and two to learn and master latest techniques.
• Delivered by a team of highly specialised academic and non academic clinicians, many of whom are world-leaders in their field.
• Contributes towards continuing professional development (CPD).
• Opportunity to network with other Distance Learning students in the UK and abroad, who are enrolled in the various specialties offered.

PURPOSEThe programme aims to provide the latest evidence-based knowledge in Minimum Intervention / minimally invasive operative dentistry and to enable the participants to integrate this patient care philosophy with suitable marketing strategies into their general or private practice using the team DCPs with the other aspects of restorative dentistry and to learn practice-based research methodology.

DESCRIPTION

Offered in response to the dental profession’s push towards a minimum intervention, preventive approach to caring for patients' oral health in both general and private practice, both in the UK and abroad, this unique and comprehensive flexible learning programme from KCL (with dental industry support) is designed for the discerning oral health care provider (dentist and/or DCP) who wishes to develop and enhance their Minimum Intervention clinical operative, patient and practice management skills enabling a fully integrated, patient-centred, team care approach to future oral health care, maximising the clinical and financial future of your dental practice. Learn about and use in daily practice, the latest minimally invasive operative technologies and adhesive restorative materials / techniques to prevent, manage and treat dental disease in your patients.

This is a three year programme leading to an MSc in Advanced Minimum Intervention Dentistry (AMID). The curriculum includes the scientific basis of Cariology and other dental disease pathology; diagnosis and care planning for patients with complex dental health problems; prevention and control management strategies for patient groups and individuals; minimally invasive clinical treatment of patients with caries and other restorative problems; developing targeted marketing strategies to promote your practice and the MI care philosophy to patients using latest e-media frameworks, and learning research methodology to enable completion of a practice-based research project.

The mode of delivery is Distance Learning, which combines online and face-to-face components, enabling practitioners to remain in clinical practice while training. This ensures no loss of income or work experience and establishes practice using skills learned on the programme. The course has been designed to provide theory, support and discussion groups by online training using a dedicated virtual learning environment to provide access to content wherever students are in the world. It is hoped that other dental team members will be encouraged to participate in the programme at certificate or diploma level, in due course.

The programme will be taught and facilitated by a world-renowned, expert team of clinical academics and practising clinicians based in the UK and internationally, led by Prof Avijit Banerjee. The course has the full support from several leading dental industry companies, who will help provide participants’ with relevant dental materials / equipment for use in their dental practices throughout the duration of the programme.

The Unit of Distance Learning at KCL consists of a team of highly experienced administrative and support staff dedicated to providing support to students. Combined with the use of a comprehensive online education delivery system, this allows students to interact continually with staff and colleagues, thus enhancing their learning experience.

To facilitate further access and understanding, the content is structured in modules, and will be delivered mainly via the recognized and user-friendly multimedia structure of King's College London, allowing participants the flexibility of studying in their own time, with minimal disruption to their usual routines whilst enjoying the same level of educational support provided in our conventional in-house courses.

Partial completion or early exit may result in the award of a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.

Intensive Face-to-Face Course

The course will feature annual, short duration, intensive face-to-face internships in London when the participants will receive hands-on clinical training under expert supervision. LonDEC, the recently opened post-graduate teaching centre, provides delegates with some of the finest state-of-the-art dental teaching facilities available in the UK and Europe.

Access to facilities and equipment

• Adequate clinical facilities and an appropriate selection of patients;
• Approved video equipment, as part of the monitoring process (advice on this will be given in the first Intensive Face-to-Face course);
• Access to an appropriate dental library.

Minimum computer specification

Windows

Intel or AMD processor (1GHz or faster)At least 512 MB of RAM (at least 2GB RAM for Vista or Windows 7)Internet Explorer 7/8/9 (Windows 7 only), Firefox 3.x, 4 or Chrome 9,10Sun Java 5 or higher

Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7

Intel processorAt least 512 MB of RAMSafari 4/5, Firefox 3.x, 4 or Chrome 9,10Apple Java 5 or higher

Current versions of the following free programs:

Adobe ReaderReal PlayerQuickTimeAdobe Flash PlayerAn office suite capable of reading and creating Word documents

Other requirements:

USB headset with a microphone (or separate headphones and microphone)WebcamInternet connection - Broadband is preferable. Ideally with minimum speeds of 2Mbps down and 3Mbps up.A wired internet connection is preferable, so if you have wireless internet access, you may need to be able to connect your computer by cable to maintain a high-quality connection during tutorials.Javascript must be enabled.Cookies must be enabled.Popup windows must be enabled.

Disclosure

You will be required to declare any criminal convictions upon application.