Mike HorrocksProgramme Leadersimplyendo70 Ellesmere Road AltrinchamCheshire WA14 1JD

Telephone: 0845 363 0400Email: m.horrocks@chester.ac.uk

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Sue PhillipsSenior Lecturer Faculty of Health and Social CareUniversity of ChesterRiverside CampusCastle DriveCH1 1SL

Telephone: 01244 512275Email: sue.phillips@chester.ac.uk

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For an application pack please contact:Health and Social Care AdmissionsUniversity of ChesterParkgate RoadChesterCH1 4BJ

Telephone: 01244 511000Email: hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk

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Faculty of Health and Social Care

MSc / Postgraduate Diploma / Postgraduate Certifi cate

in Endodontologywww.chester.ac.uk/health

The University of Chester is committed to the active promotion of equality of opportunity. Applications are particularly welcome from those groups currently under-represented in higher education. For a copy of our diversity and equality policy in admissions, please contact us at enquiries@chester.ac.uk

Programme InformationThe programme is aimed at general dental practitioners who undertake root canal treatment as a routine part of their everyday dental practice. It explores diagnostic techniques, develops treatment skills, and aims to prevent iatrogenic damage. The postgraduate diploma modules further develop skills, specifi cally skills using the dental operating microscope and knowledge in endodontics, including examination of the evidence base for practice.

The University aims to offer a fl exible and dynamic programme that prepares students to develop the qualities necessary to be effective within their own professional area relevant to the practice of Endodontology.

This programme provides in-depth training in the latest endodontic techniques andskills. Your confi dence in cleaning, shaping and fi lling root canals will increase - and your practice will become more profi table and enjoyable.

“As a general Practitioner, I developed an interest in Endodontics primarily through the 10 day Simply Endo course. The part time MSc at Chester allows me to undertake a comprehensive academic course, whilst maintaining my position in general Practice. The latter enables me to “fi nely tune” my endodontic clinical skills on a daily basis.

Teaching methods are varied and interesting. The morning sessions generally involve discussion of theory, being scientifi cally based with an emphasis on the current literature, and invariably include group discussion and debate. The afternoon sessions are generally hands on, providing the necessary skills to take back into clinical Practice.

The whole programme is fantastically well organised, and is taught in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Mike Horrocks manages to enthuse the group, and maintain a level of thought provoking interest at all times. A thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding MSc that I can strongly recommend to anyone interested in pursuing a postgraduate course in Endodontics”

CT, general dental practitioner, BDS PGDip Endodontology

“The Postgraduate Certifi cate course at Chester University is well known as the course to attend for those wishing to further their studies in endodontics. The Diploma and Master of Science follows the same tradition of excellence. It sandwiches well with the candidate’s own clinical work and the seminars are well structured with enjoyment and informality the order of the day. Research for the various projects are helped by Chester University’s superb on-line library, which gives access to the most current endodontic literature. Added to that, the hands-on sessions are completely relevant to modern endodontics. If, after gaining the Certifi cate, you wish to aim for the Diploma and maybe a Master’s degree in Endodontology I can honestly say this is THE course to attend.”

SC, general dental practitioner, BDS PGDip Endodontology

Rationale for developing the programmeTypically, undergraduate endodontic training is taught at a basic level with little training on contemporary techniques. Increasingly, many dentists are very enthusiastic to increase both their understanding of the disease process and their competency in providing endodontic care to their patients. Over the past few years, there have been numerous published studies that report less than satisfactory standards of endodontic care and inadequate treatment techniques.

These studies suggest that although some dentists are using the techniques taught during their undergraduate careers, a large percentage now use techniques with no evidence of clinical effectiveness. These same articles have also repeatedly emphasised the increasing demand for postgraduate training programmes. The MSc Endodontology programme is designed to offer a unique endodontic training opportunity for dentists who wish to have a thorough understanding of the disease process and to practise contemporary treatment techniques, whilst continuing their normal work schedule.

Programme Structure

Three exit points are available:

For the Postgraduate Certifi cate, students must complete the fi rst three modules to achieve 60 credits.

For the Postgraduate Diploma, students must complete all six 20 credit modules to achieve 120 credits.

For the MSc, students must complete 180 credits, including the 60 credit dissertation.

Duration of Study

Part-time, normally 3 years but up to a maximum of 6 years.

Campus

The programme’s induction day is held at the Warrington Campus. Teaching is delivered at Simplyendo teaching centre in Altrincham.

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used in this programme. These include a research proposal, essays, OSCE, presentation of cases from practice and a research dissertation.

Entry Requirements

The MSc is aimed at dental practitioners who hold a registerable qualifi cation with the General Dental Council and who are actively involved in primary or secondary dental care.This course will appeal to dentists who are enthusiastic to increase both their understanding of the endodontic disease process and their competency in providing endodontic care to their patients. Applicants will hold a fi rst degree or equivalent qualifi cation.All students should provide evidence of recent study or writing at an appropriate level.All applicants will be invited to attend an induction day, where they will be provided with in formation regarding study at Masters level and further programme details.

Code Name Credit NM7900 Principles of Endodontics 20

NM7901 Endodontic Treatment 20

NM7902 Referral Endodontics 20

NM7903 Innovations in Endodontics 20

NM7904 Microscopic Endodontics 20

NM7069 Research 20

NM7059 Dissertation 60