Program Overview

Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry)

Overview

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) is a specialist program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to provide high-quality dental care to patients with special needs. The program is structured to meet the requirements for specialist registration in Special Needs Dentistry.

Program Structure

The program consists of 144 credit points, completed over three years on a full-time basis. All units of study are compulsory unless otherwise noted.

Year 1 Semester 1

• DENT6041 Special Needs Dentistry I: 18 credit points
• DENT6000 Research Methods in Dentistry: 6 credit points

Year 1 Semester 2

• DENT6042 Special Needs Dentistry II: 18 credit points
• DENT6010 Dental Research Studies 1: 6 credit points
  • Assumed knowledge: All aspects of general dentistry
  • Prerequisites: DENT6000

Year 2 Semester 1

• DENT6043 Special Needs Dentistry III: 18 credit points
  • Prerequisites: DENT6042
• DENT6011 Dental Research Studies 2: 6 credit points
  • Assumed knowledge: All aspects of general dentistry
  • Prerequisites: (DENT6000 and DENT6010) or PUBH5010

Year 2 Semester 2

• DENT6044 Special Needs Dentistry IV: 18 credit points
  • Prerequisites: DENT6043
• DENT6012 Dental Research Studies 3: 6 credit points
  • Assumed knowledge: All aspects of general dentistry
  • Prerequisites: DENT6011

Year 3 Semester 1

• DENT6045 Special Needs Dentistry V: 18 credit points
  • Prerequisites: DENT6044
  • Note: This unit of study is being developed and is subject to change.
• DENT6013 Dental Research Studies 4: 6 credit points
  • Assumed knowledge: All aspects of general dentistry
  • Prerequisites: DENT6011 and DENT6012

Year 3 Semester 2

• DENT6046 Special Needs Dentistry VI: 18 credit points
  • Prerequisites: DENT6045
  • Note: This unit of study is being developed and is subject to change.
• DENT6014 Dental Research Studies 5: 6 credit points
  • Assumed knowledge: All aspects of general dentistry
  • Prerequisites: DENT6011, DENT6012, and DENT6013

This program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in Special Needs Dentistry, enabling them to become specialists in this field. The curriculum is structured to ensure that graduates meet the requirements for specialist registration and are equipped to provide high-quality care to patients with special needs.