
Course Summary
Course Location: | Multiple locations |
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Duration: | Two Years |
Level: | Postgraduate |
Delivery: | Hybrid Learning, Part-time |
Campus: | University of Greater Manchester/ Approved Dental Practices |
Award: | MSc |
Credits: | 180 |
MSc Specialist Practice of Periodontal Therapy
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The MSc Degree in Periodontal Therapy is designed to elevate the periodontal treatment skills of general dentists while fostering advanced competencies in managing periodontal diseases. Many cases requiring periodontal intervention are often referred to specialists, even though they can be effectively managed within the scope of general practice with the right expertise.
In addition to covering the foundational sciences of periodontology, the programme offers advanced training in both non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapies, including regenerative techniques and innovative treatment strategies essential for restoring and maintaining periodontal health.
This programme is ideal for general practitioners who want to refine their periodontal treatment skills, broaden their clinical offerings, and enhance patient care through comprehensive periodontal management.

The Advanced Prior Learning Delegate Pathway is a tailored program for professionals with advanced prior learning in Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology.
The APL programme offers an accelerated curriculum that builds upon your existing qualifications and experience, with a duration customised to your current knowledge and skills. Through this pathway, you will deepen your expertise in advanced implantology techniques, restorative aesthetic dentistry, integrate the latest research and methodologies into your practice, and complete specific modules that complement your prior learning.
This pathway enables you to fast-track your MSc Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology by leveraging your previous qualifications and focusing on advanced topics that will enhance your specialist practice.
Apply now to take the next step in advancing your career.
Timeline | Clinical Skills Development |
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Month 1 | The Periodontal Journey & Practical Periodontics |
Month 2 | The Periodontal Journey & Practical Periodontics |
Month 3 | The Periodontal Journey & Practical Periodontics |
Month 4 | Multidisciplinary management |
Month 5 | Multidisciplinary management |
Month 6 | Pocket Reduction Surgery |
Month 7 | Pocket Reduction Surgery |
Month 8 | Pocket Reduction Surgery |
Month 9 | Pocket Reduction Surgery |
Month 10 | Gingival Recession |
Month 11 | Gingival Recession |
Month 12 | Role plays and presentations |
Month 13-24 | URECA, Reflective Clinical Practice & Dissertation |

This module equips students with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to
assess, plan, and deliver advanced treatment modalities for periodontally
compromised patients. It emphasises identifying potential complications and
developing eective risk assessment strategies to prevent or minimise these issues.
Additionally, the module enhances communication, organisation, problem-solving,
treatment planning, risk evaluation, ethical responsibility, and informed consent skills.

This module provides an opportunity to critically analyse the key causes of
periodontal disease, along with its diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
You will evaluate evidence and theories related to the management of gingivitis,
periodontitis, peri-implant disease, and apical periodontitis.
The module also emphasises identifying potential complications and formulating effective risk assessment strategies to prevent or minimise these issues.
This multidisciplinary module examines the anatomy, etiology, and management of occlusion from both orthodontic and restorative viewpoints. Its goal is to equip
dentists with the skills to accurately diagnose occlusal issues and develop comprehensive treatment plans that facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
This module offers an introduction to Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) through a series of practical training sessions focused on three-dimensional imaging
systems and their foundational principles. You will develop skills in navigating and interpreting three-dimensional images.
Throughout the module, you will learn about the fundamental technology behind CT scans, including their advantages and limitations.
Additionally, you will gain knowledge of the operating and legal requirements essential for the safe and effective use of radiographic equipment, as well as the
health and safety considerations related to ionizing radiation.
As an experienced dental professional, this optional module requires you to critically evaluate the value of your own knowledge base and to recognise and reflect on the important connections between what you already know and what you intend to learn through evaluation of clinical cases.
It encourages information literacy, using contemporary and seminal sources in order to compile a critical evaluation of periodontal practice to allow you to develop strategies to enhance practice. It will also be possible to arrange for supervised clinical placement of implants on actual patients in Dubai.
This module is designed to help you develop the research skills necessary to identify your dissertation topic, create a detailed proposal, and plan your research effectively. It will equip you with the academic skills required for Master’s level study.
The module encompasses key areas such as clinical statistics, evidence-based
practice, critical appraisal, measurement, and research design, with a focus on
their specific applications in medical research and treatment.
You will learn how to formulate realistic research objectives and establish an
appropriate conceptual and analytical framework for your study. Additionally,
you will acquire skills in identifying, collating, and critically reviewing relevant
literature, enabling you to make informed decisions regarding the research
philosophies, strategies, and methods best suited to your project.

This taught module oÂffers the opportunity to conduct an extended and significant research project. It enables you to synthesize the academic knowledge gained from your previous postgraduate studies and practical experiences to create an evaluative and critical discussion on a specialist dental topic directly related to your program.
The module aims to enhance your skills in identifying a problem, determining its significance, formulating a hypothesis or proposition, designing a method for testing the hypothesis, and evaluating the results.