Digital workflow modalities are revolutionizing the field of dentistry. Basically, digital dentistry allows for planning the whole treatment and actually treating the patient using fully digital workflows. For instance, instead of using expensive impression materials, patients can have their dental arches scanned by means of an intraoral scanner, from which restorations and other treatment devices can be digitally designed and either 3D-printed or milled by using CAD-CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing) technologies.
With such technologic methodologies, besides digital radiographs and photographs, a three-dimensional (3D) virtual patient can be created for diagnosing and simulating an entire treatment plan noninvasively. Furthermore, digital workflow allows for sharing treatment plan data immediately with other professionals via network- communication tools. These, in turn, help achieving the patient expectations.
This programme will expose you to the theoretical and scientific foundation of the field of digital dentistry, becoming skilful in clinical and laboratorial practice within the professional environment of the teaching clinics.
In this program, you will be exposed to the theoretical and scientific foundation of the field of digital dentistry, and also become skilful in clinical and laboratorial practice within the professional environment of the teaching clinics, in a timely and structured manner as follows:
1st year: The first year will provide you with introductory knowledge on digital dentistry. This stage will lay down the foundations required for CAD-CAM laboratory routine. In parallel, you will help dental surgeons performing a prosthetically-driven treatment plan. You will engage in the review of literature related to digital dentistry and associated disciplines.
2nd year: You will further develop intellectually by receiving in-depth knowledge focused on specific areas of digital dentistry. You will further engage in the review of literature related to digital dentistry and associated disciplines. The second year will provide the foundations for the research project by the delivery of research methodology and submission of a research proposal. in parallel, the final year of the course will be also dedicated to a research project. In the laboratory, therefore, you will consolidate your skills by refining your intellectual and clinical proficiency so as to allow you to seek direct employment after completion of your studies.
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DSG5020 | Laboratory Practice for Dental Technology 1 | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
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DNS5200 | Digital Dentistry 1: Introduction to Digital Imaging | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
DSG5026 | Seminars in Dental Sciences 1 | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
DSG5028 | Directed Studies in Dental Sciences | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
DSG5100 | Digital Dental Laboratory Techniques | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
LIN5063 | Academic Reading, Writing and Speaking in English for Postgraduates | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
ORC5002 | Oral Rehabilitation | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
ORC5004 | Clinical Governance and Ethical Issues in Oral Health Services | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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DNS5020 | Research Methods in Applied Dental Sciences | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
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DSG5040 | Laboratory Practice for Dental Technology 2 | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
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DNS5300 | Digital Dentistry 2: Advanced Methods in Digital Dentistry | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
DSG5030 | Seminars in Dental Sciences 2 | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
DSG5200 | Dissertation | 40 ECTS   |   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Digital Dentistry - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Dental Surgery.