Program Overview

Paediatric Dentistry DClinDent

Key information

• Delivery mode: In person
• Study mode: Full time
• Duration: 3 years
• Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 540/ECTS 270
• Application status: Closed
• Start date: September 2025

Course essentials

This is a modern course that aims to facilitate reflective learning, clinical judgments, critical analysis, evidence-based practice, and excellent, empathetic clinical care. The didactic course is predominantly seminar-based. A tutor will facilitate the seminars but they are student-led with approximately 50 seminars over the three years of the course. This means that students will be expected to prepare and present the topic and to critically appraise the literature in the subject area, both in writing and verbally. This approach supports the development of inquisitive thinking, deep learning, and helps develop critical appraisal skills and clinical judgment. There will be a program of lectures in selected topics. Year 1 students will benefit from a program of required lectures and seminars where they will join postgraduate students from other disciplines. Year 2 students will have a lecture program focused on the management of medically compromised children. In Year 3, students are expected to complete a research project that will have been developed over the first two years of the course. This can be laboratory or clinically based. It is hoped that the projects will be presented at national and international conferences and be suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. There will also be interactive workshops linking into the UK specialist training curriculum and also serving as preparation for the Royal College MPaedDent examinations. This course is primarily taught at King's College London's St Thomas' Campus, with seminars and clinics also at Guy's and Denmark Hill Campuses.

Course Aims

• The DClinDent program aims to produce Paediatric Dentists who are knowledgeable, proficient, and confident in all areas of Clinical Paediatric Dentistry, and capable of literature critique and in the conduct of scientific research. Our students will develop an appreciation of the need for lifelong learning and the need to apply advances in relevant knowledge as well as being able to use their skills and knowledge to set up paediatric dentistry services in both community and hospital settings, including working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Base campuses

• St Thomas' Campus: Located near Waterloo Campus and home of continuing medical and dental teaching, as well as a museum dedicated to Florence Nightingale.
• Denmark Hill Campus: Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
• Guy's Campus: The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.

Regulating bodies

• King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

UK applicants

• Standard requirements: A recognised undergraduate dental qualification
• Programme-Specific Requirements: All applicants: a dental qualification plus at least two years post-qualification experience. FDS, MFDS, or MJDF is desirable.
• Registration: Since this program requires clinical activity that falls within the scope of practice of a dentist, Home/UK applicants should ensure that they either have full active registration as a dentist with the General Dental Council or are able to obtain temporary registration.

International applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: International applicants are required to have a Dental degree from a recognised institution. The recognised status of an institution will be assessed after submission of an application.
• English language requirements: English language band: D

Selection process

• Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.
• The Admissions Office will review applications as applications are received to check they are complete and will be in contact if further information is needed.
• Completed applications however will not be considered by the Faculty until after the application deadline listed below.
• Applications will then be shortlisted for interview; if selected for interview, applicants should provide a portfolio of clinical dentistry to demonstrate your clinical skills.

Personal statement and supporting information

• Personal statement: Yes, a personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). You should show how the degree will fit into your career plan and demonstrate a focused interest in paediatric dentistry.
• Previous Academic Study: Yes, a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
• References: Yes, one academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
• Other: Yes, please submit a full CV in addition to the application form.

Teaching methods - what to expect

• We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face-to-face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
• The following table will give you an idea of what a typical year might look like as you progress through your studies. Standard university term times do not apply to this course. You will receive a leave allowance for each academic year with full details provided on enrolment. | Lectures, seminars and feedback (hours) |Self-study/research (hours) |Supervised clinical practice (hours) |---|---|---| | Year 1 | 80 | 820 | 900 | | Year 2 | 83 | 817 | 900 | | Year 3 | 86 | 1114 | 600 |
• Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

• The Science of Paediatric Dentistry and Clinical Paediatric Dentistry modules will both be assessed through unseen written exams.
• For your Paediatric Dentistry Clinical module, we will assess you through coursework, clinical and oral exams, and essays.
• Your Paediatric Dentistry Research module will be assessed through a dissertation and oral exams.

Extra information

• Entry to the program is strictly dependent upon occupational health clearance that you are able to conduct exposure-prone procedures (EPPs) before you start clinical work.
• This will assess your hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody status, HIV and TB status following the completion of a health questionnaire and a further health check before or at enrolment.
• If offered a place on the course, overseas students are advised to be tested locally and send the results of these checks with the questionnaire, prior to a separate full test in the UK at the College's Occupational Health Department before term begins.
• All offers of a place on a program are made subject to a satisfactory criminal conviction disclosure. If you are from overseas or have never lived in the UK before, you should contact the relevant authorities in your home country to arrange for the equivalent check to be conducted and/or a certificate of good conduct to be issued.

Structure

Required modules

• Year 1 - you are required to take:
  • Research Methods (15 credits)
  • Biometry (15 credits)
  • Clinical Paediatric Dentistry 1 (90 credits)
  • Science of Paediatric Dentistry 1 (30 credits)
  • Research Project Year 1 (30 credits)
• Year 2 - you are required to take:
  • Science of Paediatric Dentistry 2 (30 credits)
  • Patient safety, Quality Improvement and Governance (30 credits)
  • Clinical Paediatric Dentistry 2 (90 credits)
  • Research Project Year 2 (30 credits)
• Year 3 - you are required to take:
  • Science of Paediatric Dentistry 3 (30 credits)
  • Clinical Paediatric Dentistry 3 (60 credits)
  • Research Project Year 3 Dissertation (90 credits)

Optional modules

• There are no optional modules.

Employability

• Our aim is to develop you to the forefront of Paediatric Dentistry, as clinicians, teachers, and future leaders.
• The majority of our overseas graduates return to their own country to practice paediatric dentistry.
• Our home students use this course to progress in their career in the UK, and applicants will require a UK (NHS) National Training Number.

Tuition Fees

UK:

• Full time: £27,100 per year (2025/26)

International:

• Full time: £65,500 per year (2025/26)
• These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

Deposit

• If you receive an offer for this program, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
• The Home deposit is £1000. The International deposit is £3000.

Additional Costs

• In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
  • Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
  • Clothing for optional course-related events and competitions.
  • Library fees and fines.
  • Personal photocopies and stationery.
  • Printing course handouts.
  • Society membership fees.
  • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.
  • Internet access and computer equipment.
  • Binding for logbooks/dissertations – binding is not necessary but is optional.
  • Examination fees (if not taken at venue in London).
  • Graduation costs.

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.