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Study Details: 24 months
The University of Bolton's MSc in Digital Dental Technology offers you the opportunity to develop skills using digital dental systems to manufacture appliances in fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics and orthodontics. It will support you to further your knowledge of how digital solutions can assist with advanced techniques, including dental implants. In addition, we'll help you build your business and transferable skills, ready to take on leadership and management roles or run your own commercial dental laboratory. Overall, this postgraduate degree is an ideal academic progression for dental technicians and clinical professionals who have suitable training and experience in dental technology.
Studying this course will help to develop your understanding of how principles and techniques from different fields, such as engineering, materials science, and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), can be brought together to advance dental technology. We'll provide you with a sound background in research methodology and critical thinking that will support you if you choose a career in dental research and development.
Our industry-experienced team will guide you as you gain an in-depth knowledge of digital technology and manufacturing practices. Your training will offer plenty of hands-on experience as you learn to design and manufacture advanced dental appliances and implant restorations that are biomechanically acceptable.
Normally, you should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; for example, BSc (Hons) Dental Technology.
If you have a lower second class (2.2) honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, we'll consider your application, especially if you have good relevant industrial experience.
We encourage you to apply if you're a Clinical Dental Technician with an appropriate Level 6 qualification.
You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures.
The use of digital dental systems is now standard practice in many dental laboratories, but there are not enough graduates with digital skills to meet the needs of the industry. Dental technology departments in the National Health Service (NHS) report struggling to recruit individuals with the advanced skills needed to support their current and digital dental technology practices. This is also echoed in the commercial sector. As a graduate of our MSc Digital Dental Technology master's degree, you'll have the digital skills sought by employers, along with a range of leadership and transferable skills that will support you as you seek promotion or start your own commercial enterprise.
As a graduate of this course, you'll possess extensive skills in digital dental technology and a unique body of work demonstrating your abilities. Your thorough knowledge and understanding of digital dental workflow will enable you to critically analyse and assess individual cases and develop practical solutions. You'll have the confidence to act autonomously and use your initiative, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills to manage complex projects. You'll also have sought-after collaborative and team working skills, resilience and self-awareness.
Core Modules:
Dental Materials Science
Digital Dental Technology in Practice (Fixed Prosthodontics)
Leadership and Innovation
Digital Dental Technology in Practice (Removable Prosthodontics I Orthodontics I Fundamental Procedures)
Digital Dental Technology in Practice (Implant Prosthodontics I Advanced Techniques)
Research Methodology
Dental Research Project
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