Minimally Invasive Dentistry MSc

Queen Mary University of London

This MSc gives you a comprehensive insight into the concept of MI (minimally invasive) dentistry. You’ll focus on major dental issues that arise across all age groups, learn how to adopt a minimally invasive approach to treatment and give your patients a sophisticated, holistic level of care.

• Combine academic study, research and clinical skills to gain a rounded training

• Be taught by our distinguished international experts and have regular contact with them throughout the programme

• Focus on the latest scientific developments in minimally invasive (MI) clinical dentistry

• Hands-on clinical experience and patient treatment

• Part-time option so you can study alongside your other commitments

• Study at one of the UK’s top-rated dental schools: we are joint first for research impact (REF 2014)

If you’re a dental graduate or practitioner who’s interested in exploring the latest scientific developments in MI treatment and learning techniques that we use in our world-class research, then this programme is for you.

This MSc will develop your knowledge of the principles underlying the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of dental materials used in MI, giving you all-round expertise in this innovative field.

Modules focus on different audiences, including children and older people, so that you can employ approaches that will effectively encourage oral hygiene in your clinical population. You’ll also learn a range of prevention and control management strategies, allowing you to see improvements in your patients dental health, without the pitfalls of more invasive treatments.

You’ll have the advantage of hands-on experience, using MI techniques in our patient clinics. You’ll also attend Community Dental Services during your Older Population and Dental Care with MI Approaches module.

The course provides modules on skills such as public speaking and positive psychology techniques that will boost your clinical effectiveness.

All of the topics you cover will be examined in relation to risk assessment, case management and treatment planning, so you can readily apply your knowledge to your own clinical setting.