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PGCert in Digital Dentistry

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The Digital Dental Academy has grown into one of the world's largest communities of digital dentistry dedicated to the professions of dentists, technicians and auxillaries, offering courses on a range of digital dentistry subjects, and it is pleased to deliver the UK’s first Digital Dentistry Level 7 Programme.

The programme is aimed at the higher educational needs of General Dental Practitioners who intend to introduce digital dentistry as a treatment modality into their practices or to expand on existing knowledge and skills. It also instils the core skills essential for the professional practice of dentistry using new technologies and a commitment to lifelong learning.

The objective is to provide our students with the core knowledge and clinical skills essential for the delivery of competent, high quality dental care in accordance with GDC recognised guidelines.

Additionally, it is to promote an understanding of the different requirements essential to the provision of ethical, predictable and evidence based preventative, orthodontic, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Welcome to the future of dentistry

PGCert in Digital Dentistry

Highlights

  • 6 Modules
  • PG Certification in Digital Dentistry
  • 124 Sections
  • Interactive Video Tutorials
  • Quizzes to test your knowledge
  • Level 7 - Verified by Eduqual

Learn by Example

We have included numerous examples in this course. But, we also believe in leading by example.

All four of our Professors are committed to assisting you with your Digital Dental journey.

We are leaders in the field and we look forward to answering your questions and helping you obtain your Diploma in Digital Dentistry.

Learn What's Important

The programme is aimed at the higher educational needs of General Dental Practitioners who intend to introduce digital dentistry as a treatment modality into their practices or to expand on existing knowledge and skills.
The Digital Dental Academy is an EduQual Approved Centre for education in the UK. As such our PGCert and Diploma Courses are taught to a standard that has been verified by EduQual.

   Foreword


Prof Adam Nulty
BChD MJDF RCS Eng PGCert MSc (Dist) MAcadMed
Programme Director
The Digital Dental Academy

Welcome to the future of dentistry

I am delighted you have chosen to start your journey into Digital Dentistry with this course provided by the Digital Dental Academy, the UK’s premier independent teaching provider for digital dentistry.

As a new student to the Digital Dental Academy you will have the opportunity to form new experiences whilst developing skills to give you the best chance of succeeding in this ever evolving speciality. I founded the DDA with Chris Lefkaditis, Patrik Zachrisson and Quintus Van Tonder to elevate the standard of knowledge in Digital Dentistry in both the UK and abroad with an unbiased and informative approach utilising the best talent in this field from across the world.

We are very pleased to be delivering this programme to provide you with an excellent mix of academic and hands on experiences which will enable you to develop your career into your chosen specialist area of dental practice.

Our faculty staff and lecturers in various topics in Digital Dentistry will work with you during your academic career mentoring you at each step to help you realise your full potential as a Digital Dental Master. We have carefully selected excellent lecturers, clinical studies and reading material to give you the foundation knowledge required to make informed judgements as new technology emerges, both in hardware and software. This course will make the difference in enhancing your clinical career and ultimately providing the best level of care to your patients.

On behalf of myself, Chris, Patrik and Quintus, we look forward to meeting you and wish you the very best of luck in your studies.

Yours sincerely,

Adam

Frequently asked questions

Why should I join the Course?

The programme is aimed at the higher educational needs of General Dental Practitioners who intend to introduce digital dentistry as a treatment modality into their practices or to expand on existing knowledge and skills. It also instils the core skills essential for the professional practice of dentistry using new technologies and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Our objective is to provide our students with the core knowledge and clinical skills essential for the delivery of competent, high quality dental care in accordance with GDC recognised guidelines.

Additionally, the Academy promotes an understanding of the different requirements essential to the provision of ethical, predictable and evidence based preventative, orthodontic, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

What are the course aims?

The overall aim is to deliver sound teaching in the theory and safe practice of modern dentistry using cutting edge tools such as intra oral scanners, 3D Printers, Milling machines and Software aids. It aims to produce competent and reflective practitioners as well as encouraging opportunities for research and further postgraduate development. The programme aims are to:

  • Provide unbiased teaching in the theory and practice of dentistry using digital tools and technologies.
  • Create opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Contribute to the research base of digital dentistry and to encourage research amongst practitioners.
  • Promote digital dentistry as a safe and practical method of treating patients.
  • Produce safe, competent and reflective practitioners.
  • Appraise levels of competency.

What is a Level 7 accreditation?

The Digital Dental Academy is an EduQual Approved Centre for education in the UK. As such our PGCert and Diploma Courses are taught to a standard that has been verified by EduQual. EduQual is a regulated awarding body, approved by SQA-Accreditation, a globally-recognised national qualifications regulator in the UK.

What are the course objectives?

By the end of the programme, successful students will have acquired the knowledge, skills and experience to confidently:
  • Deliver safe, predictable and competent dental treatment using digital technologies.
  • Understand their role and responsibilities in the provision of dental treatment to their patients using these tools, together with their relationships to other colleagues and the dental care team.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with other professionals in the management of complex cases requiring an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Interpret research findings and their implications for dental treatment using digital dental software and hardware.
  • Evaluate various treatment options, demonstrate proficiency in applying new cutting edge software and hardware techniques and reflect on all aspects relating to practice management, synthesising information gained from a wide variety of sources in order to develop an optimal and realistic treatment plan.
  • Understand the major legal, ethical and social implications of treatment using these technologies.

What are the Course Fees?

The normal Course Fees are £6,000 for the PGCert and £12,000 for the Diploma.

What is a Level 7 accreditation?

The Digital Dental Academy is an EduQual Approved Centre for education in the UK. As such our PGCert and Diploma Courses are taught to a standard that has been verified by EduQual. EduQual is a regulated awarding body, approved by SQA-Accreditation, a globally-recognised national qualifications regulator in the UK.

Course Structure

COURSE CONTENTS
PG CERTIFICATE
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Jones - Course author

Adam Nulty

Adam is the Principal Dentist and owner of Dentist On The Rock in Bury, close to Manchester UK. He is a Cosmetic & Digital Dentist at Digital Smile Studio on Harley Street, London and one of the Executive Board members of The IDDA.
Patrick Jones - Course author
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Jones - Course author

Patrik Zachrisson

Patrik is the Principal Dentist and owner of The Wensleydale Dental Practice in George St, Huntingdon, close to Cambridge UK. He is a Cosmetic & Digital Dentist at Digital Smile Studio on Harley Street, London and one of the Executive Board members of The IDDA.
Patrick Jones - Course author
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Jones - Course author

Chris Lefkaditis

Chris is the Clinical Director, Principal Dental Surgeon and owner of Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, UK. He is a Cosmetic & Digital Dentist at Digital Smile Studio on Harley Street, London and one of the Executive Board members of The IDDA.
Patrick Jones - Course author
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Jones - Course author

Quintus Van Tonder 

Quintus is the Principal Dentist and owner of the Zandielle Clinic in Queens Square, Attleborough, UK. He is a Cosmetic & Digital Dentist at Digital Smile Studio on Harley Street, London and one of the Executive Board members of The IDDA.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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