Program Overview

Program Overview

The Perio-Endo-Restorative Interface course focuses on managing complex endodontic cases, including retreatment, surgical procedures, the perio-endo relationship, and the restoration of root-treated teeth. Toward the end of the course, students will also explore research methods, statistics, and clinical study design in preparation for future modules. In addition, you'll participate in a monthly journal club covering relevant topics and attend monthly tutorials, each led by a guest lecturer who will provide expert insights and address student questions.

Course Details

• Delivery Format: Online
• Start Date: February 2026
• Duration: 4 months
• Award: Microcredential (20 credits)
• Entry Requirements: Please contact the programme team for entry requirements.
• Fees:
  • Microcredential (Home and International): £1,288

Course Content

On completion, you should be able to:

• Understand the concept of success and failure in endodontics.
• Be aware of the importance and methods available in restoration of endodontically treated teeth highlighting the importance of the coronal seal in long term success.
• Understand the relationship between endodontic and periodontal disease and how such lesions should be managed.
• Have knowledge of risk factors for iatrogenic damage and how this can be repaired.

Course Structure

• Course Dates: February - June 2026
• Assessment:
  • 3-hour open book exam (75% weighting)
  • Case write-up - 2,000 words. The case write up should be 1500 words and around 500 words need to be dedicated to reflections/critic of the management strategy utilised and how the knowledge gained has helped you enhance your knowledge and clinical practice. (25% weighting)

Teaching Staff

• Professor Josette Camilleri: Clinical Professor of Endodontics and Applied Materials

Why Choose This Course

• Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree
• Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
• Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
• Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
• Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
• Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.