Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)

Summary

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) degree provides graduate training in nine disciplines in dentistry. The aim of each discipline programme is to prepare graduate students to become registered specialists in that discipline. The programmes foster development of critical analysis, research skills, and advanced clinical skills that will be recognised for specialist registration.

The programmes include clinical research and clinical practice and prepare students to be both practitioners and advisory consultants in their chosen areas of specialisation. Within each programme, course work includes papers on research methods and practice, advanced clinical science, and advanced clinical practice. A candidate's research will be presented in a thesis and demonstrate a significant contribution to knowledge in a particular field.

Because of the different training requirements for registration in each area of specialisation, the programme entry requirements and lengths vary.

The DClinDent degree may be awarded in any of the following subjects:

• Endodontics
• Oral Medicine - not offered in 2025
• Oral Pathology
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Paediatric Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics
• Special Needs Dentistry - not offered in 2025

Visit the Faculty of Dentistry website for comprehensive information about these DClinDent specialisations

Applications for the DClinDent open on 1 April and close on 31 May of the year prior to study. When applications open, a link to apply will appear on this page.