MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice

University of Essex

Dental practices who do are likely to be commissioned to provide specialised services under the proposed new dental contract. Periodontology is just one of those specialised services you could be commissioned to do.If you are a registered dental hygienist or dental hygienist/therapist, our MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice course provides an educational route for you to acquire advanced skills and knowledge in periodontology:Gain experience in our purpose-built dental skills labs and clinical patient care facilitiesMake your studies fit around your busy working life through our flexible study optionsExpand your knowledge and interests in a broad range of dental disciplinesLearn from experienced clinicians who provide expert oral health care in clinical settingsReinforce and enhance the skills which are required for everyday clinical practiceYou gain a broad and critical understanding of the key concepts underlying clinical periodontal practice. At Essex, you critically appraise research findings and develop your own evidence-based practice.If you are a dentist we also offer our MSc Periodontology, which provides an educational route, by credit accumulation, to acquire the abilities and knowledge of a dentist with enhanced skills.Your futureOur MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice offers you many opportunities to further your career:Academic and clinical teaching practiceAcademic developmentDevelopment of the professionEnhanced clinical skillsEnhanced professional practiceHospital practiceLocal professional networks, local dental committees, and British Dental Association groupsMedico-legal (expert witnesses)Mentoring

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