Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Adelaide Dental School is ranked 1st in Australia and number 39 in the world. Our leading-edge expertise gives our graduates a competitive edge in a flexible and rewarding profession. This 3-year degree provides specialist dental education through clinical training and research. What will you do? Our Doctor of Clinical Dentistry…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Adelaide Dental School is ranked 1st in Australia and number 39 in the world. Our leading-edge expertise gives our graduates a competitive edge in a flexible and rewarding profession.
This 3-year degree provides specialist dental education through clinical training and research.
What will you do?
Our Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a professional postgraduate training program, not a PhD. You will:
undertake clinical placements in metropolitan, rural, public and private health care settings
conduct evidence-based clinical research
propose, present and submit a major dissertation
advance your knowledge and technical skills in a specialisation of your choice.
We offer the following specialist training areas:
Endodontics
Oral Pathology
Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Special Needs Dentistry.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate ready to change lives on your chosen dentistry path. You’ll be eligible for specialty registration in Australia provided you’ve fulfilled all the qualifications and strict conditions outlined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Career Readiness
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree may permit specialty registration in Australia, provided other qualifications and strict conditions are fulfilled. Furthermore, candidates should ensure that the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree from the University of Adelaide is registrable in the country in which they intend to work.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Oral Pathologist, Orthodontist, Paediatric Dentist, Periodontist, Prosthodontist, Endodontist, Special Needs Dentist, Specialist Dental Practitioner, Dentist.
Degree Structure
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a combined clinical training and research program normally taken over three years (minimum three years; maximum four years).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
