Special Care Dentistry MSc at Kings College London

Our Special Care Dentistry MSc will give you a theoretical foundation in the subject and develop your clinical skills so that you can help patients who need special care including patients with special educational needs, disabilities and genetic conditions. We put particular emphasis on the use of behaviour management techniques, analgesia, sedation and general anaesthesia.

Key benefits

• Specialty-leading reputation for treating adults who are dentally anxious with both pharmacological methods and psychological treatments
• Training and teaching in a range of settings, including hospital, community clinics and external specialist clinics
• Encompasses all dental disciplines, giving you a holistic approach to patient care
• Close contact with academics throughout the course due to our small teaching numbers.

Description

Provides a theoretical foundation and develops appropriate clinical skills for the care of patients needing special care with particular emphasis on the use of behaviour management techniques, analgesia, sedation and general anaesthesia. It also covers training in research methods and their practical application. You will also undertake a research project. Research focus is on the management of individuals requiring special care and the impact of providing this service for the community.

Course purpose

For clinicians working in general practice, community, hospital and/or university departments who wish to become specialists and leaders in this area of dental care. To increase knowledge about dental care for individuals with special needs and the impact of providing this service for the community.