Clinical Doctorate in Dental Surgery (D.Ch.Dent.) - Prosthodontics

Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin

This programme prepares the student for the clinical practice of prosthodontics at specialist level and provides the basis for continuing professional development after completion of the programme. Students will thoroughly explore the prosthodontic literature and become competent in the clinical/laboratory aspects of fixed and removable prosthodontics, including dental implantology. Students will learn how to diagnose, plan and execute high quality prosthodontic treatment for a range of patients. They will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art materials and equipment, including CAD-CAM restorations, computer-aided implant placement and fully adjustable articulators. The course explores the use of high strength ceramics and high-aesthetic situations. The Prosthodontic programme works closely with periodontics, especially in treatment panning for implant patients. In addition, students attend multidisciplinary clinics for the treatament of dental trauma, developmental disorders (including hypodontia) and cancer surgery defects