Program Overview

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Periodontology

DClinDent

Attendance

Full-time

Campus

Preston Campus

Start

September 2025

Duration

3 years

Start

September 2025

Delivery

In-person

Our DClinDent Periodontology programme provides academic, professional, clinical and research training. Gain the skills to become a specialist in periodontology.

Why study with us

• Our academic team deliver strong multi-disciplinary grounding across all aspects of restorative and surgical dentistry.
• You'll get to use state-of-the-art facilities and bespoke patient clinics.
• Receive close supervision to help you provide excellent patient care and treatment.

What you'll do

• Develop your practical skills in both simulated environments and a real-world clinic to provide excellent care.
• Enhance your skills, experience and knowledge in your chosen speciality, as well as your research skills.
• Gain real-world experience by working with real patients in our dental clinic facility.

Modules

Level 7

Level 8

Compulsory modules

• Clinical Periodontology 1
• Clinical Periodontology 2
• Specialty Training Periodontics 1
• Research Methods Design
• Research Planning and Proposal Development
• Research and Thesis
• Core Knowledge and Applied Research Skills
• Specialty Training Periodontics 2

Entry requirements

• Applicants should be an experienced dentist with a minimum of 3 years’ experience on commencement of the course
• Applicants must be registered with an appropriate regulatory body and be a practising dentist
• Competency in English language (IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent) is required
• All suitable applicants will be interviewed which will include a discussion of the proposed research area
• Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance and DBS are required
• Applicants are required to submit a CV and portfolio of 10 clinical cases to detail academic and professional experience and two references, including one from a Senior Practitioner or Manager with their application.

Fees and funding

2025/26

UK

Full-time £26,500 per year

International

Full-time £53,000 per year

Additional costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

Learning and assessment

You'll work closely with expert academics. Face-to-face teaching will be supported by the virtual learning environment. Your assessments will be based on both simulated and real-world clinical practice.

You will also have the opportunity to complete research based assessment and gain lab expertise.

Pathway opportunities

This programme follow the specialty curricula stated by the General Dental Council (GDC). Upon completion of the course, as well as an equivalence of 30 months full-time specialty specific training, you will be able to apply for the Royal Colleges of Surgeons membership examinations for:

• Membership in Periodontology

Further information

Clinical specialty training follows the training curricula stated by the General Dental Council. You can find out more about the curricula on the General Dental Council website.