Course overview

Description

This course is designed to train dentists in one of these specialty disciplines: Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics or Paediatric Dentistry. Graduates are eligible for registration as specialists in the appropriate discipline with the relevant registration authorities in Australasia and New Zealand in their chosen field, provided they are eligible for registration as a Dentist. The course consists of didactic work, clinical practice, laboratory and research work.

Course title
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Award abbreviation
DClinDent
Course code
90840
Course type
Clinical master's degree
Status
Current / 2025
Administered by
Dental School
CRICOS code
068911K

Course details

Intake periods
Beginning of year only
Attendance type
Full-time only
Articulation
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry has the following exit award: 92340 Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (48 points) (48 points)
Credit points required
144
A standard full-time load is 24 points per semester.
Professional accreditation
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is accredited by: The Australian Dental Council (ADC).
Standard course duration
3 years
Time limit
4 years
Delivery mode
Internal
Locations offered
UWA (Perth)
Domestic fee type
Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP
Available to international students
Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Student Procedures: Fees'. (Enquiries: https://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa)
Course Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Robert Anthonappa
Fees
Visit the fees calculator.

Enquiries and course advice

Note

Places in this course are limited due to the number of dental chairs, and only 2 to 4 students are admitted to each specialisation at any intake. Applicants who meet the admission requirements are short listed and invited to submit a short personal statement about their interest in the specialisation and their relevant experience, and to submit two referee reports. They are then offered an interview in person, or by video conferencing as appropriate, with the relevant discipline panel. The panel of at least two academic staff, including the coordinator of the specialisation, rank the candidates and make a recommendation to the Dean and Head of School based on:

  • Personal Statement
  • Research Experience
  • Years of clinical experience and training
  • Other relevant training
  • Two referee reports.

Intake times vary with the specialisation but are available in January and July. Orthodontics only has an intake in even years.

Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.

No study plans found for this course. See study plans for more information.

Specialisations

PG-ENDTC Endodontics
PG-OMEDC Oral Medicine
PG-ORDTC Orthodontics
PG-PDENT Paediatric Dentistry
PG-PRDTC Periodontics
SP-PROS Prosthodontics

Course structure

Key to availability of units:
S1
Semester 1
S2
Semester 2
NS
non-standard teaching period

All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

Take all units (18 points):

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1DENT5603Dental Research Methodology
Prerequisites
enrolment in
the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry 90840
Incompatibility
PUBH5757 Clinical Epidemiology (ID 1611)
lectures/tutorials: 2 hours per week
NSDENT6849Oral and Maxillofacial Radiography and RadiologyNone2 hours per week (for approx. 10 weeks)
S1, S2PUBH4401Biostatistics I
Prerequisites
enrolment in
honours
or postgraduate courses
lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 1.5 hours per week

Endodontics specialisation

Take all units (126 points):

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
NSDENT6801Endodontics Theory I Part 1
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840).
seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6802Endodontics Theory I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of this University or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6803Endodontics Theory II Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6801 Endodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 2799)
and DENT6802 Endodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 2936)
seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6804Endodontics Theory II Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6801 Endodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 2799)
and DENT6802 Endodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 2936)
seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6805Endodontics Theory III Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6803 Endodontics Theory II Part 1 (ID 2937)
and DENT6804 Endodontics Theory II Part 2 (ID 2938)
seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6806Endodontics Theory III Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6803 Endodontics Theory II Part 1 (ID 2937)
and DENT6804 Endodontics Theory II Part 2 (ID 2938)
seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6807Endodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week (average)
NSDENT6808Endodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week (average)
NSDENT6809Endodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6807 Endodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2941)
and DENT6808 Endodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2942)
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week (average)
NSDENT6810Endodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6807 Endodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2941)
and DENT6808 Endodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2942)
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week (average)
NSDENT6811Endodontics Clinical Practice III Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6809 Endodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2943)
and DENT6810 Endodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2944)
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week (average)
NSDENT6812Endodontics Clinical Practice III Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6809 Endodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2943)
and DENT6810 Endodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2944)
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week (average)
NSDENT6851Endodontics Research Dissertation (30 points)
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840).

Oral Medicine specialisation

Take all units (126 points):

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
NSDENT6813Oral Medicine Theory I Part 1
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science
or Doctor of Dental Medicine at UWA or equivalent Dental qualification , a Pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent as recognised by UWA and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840).
seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6814Oral Medicine Theory I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science
or Doctor of Dental Medicine from The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840)
seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6815Oral MedicineTheory II Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6813 Oral Medicine Theory I Part 1 (ID 2947)
and DENT6814 Oral Medicine Theory I Part 2 (ID 2948)
lectures/seminars/practicals: 12 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6816Oral Medicine Theory II Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6813 Oral Medicine Theory I Part 1 (ID 2947)
and DENT6814 Oral Medicine Theory I Part 2 (ID 2948)
lectures/seminars/practicals: 12 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6817Oral Medicine Theory III Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6815 Oral MedicineTheory II Part 1 (ID 2949)
and DENT6816 Oral Medicine Theory II Part 2 (ID 2950)
lectures/seminars/practicals: 12 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6818Oral Medicine Theory III Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6815 Oral MedicineTheory II Part 1 (ID 2949)
and DENT6816 Oral Medicine Theory II Part 2 (ID 2950)
lectures/seminars/practicals: 12 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6819Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 1
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science
or Doctor of Dental Medicine from The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840)
clinics/labs: 18 hours per week for 45 weeks
NSDENT6820Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840).
clinics/labs: 18 hours per week for 45 weeks
NSDENT6821Oral Medicine Clinical Practice II Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6819 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2953)
and DENT6820 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2954)
clinics/labs: 18 hours per week for 45 weeks
NSDENT6822Oral Medicine Clinical Practice II Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6819 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2953)
and DENT6820 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2954)
clinics/labs: 18 hours per week for 45 weeks
NSDENT6823Oral Medicine Clinical Practice III Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6821 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2955)
and DENT6822 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2956)
clinics/labs: 18 hours per week for 45 weeks
NSDENT6824Oral Medicine Clinical Practice III Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6821 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2955)
and DENT6822 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2956)
clinics/labs: 18 hours per week for 45 weeks
NSDENT6852Oral Medicine Research Dissertation (30 points)
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840).

Orthodontics specialisation

Take all units (126 points):

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
NSDENT6825Orthodontics Theory I Part 1
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
seminars: 6 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6826Orthodontics Theory I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
seminars: 6 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6827Orthodontics Theory II Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6825 Orthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 2800)
and DENT6826 Orthodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 2801)
seminars: 6 hrs per week (average)
NSDENT6828Orthodontics Theory II Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6825 Orthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 2800)
and DENT6826 Orthodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 2801)
seminars: 6 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6829Orthodontics Theory III Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6827 Orthodontics Theory II Part 1 (ID 2959)
and DENT6828 Orthodontics Theory II Part 2 (ID 2960)
seminars: 6 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6830Orthodontics Theory III Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6827 Orthodontics Theory II Part 1 (ID 2959)
and DENT6828 Orthodontics Theory II Part 2 (ID 2960)
seminars: 6 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6831Orthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of this University or equivalent, a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent, and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week; seminars: 3 hours per week
NSDENT6832Orthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week; seminars: 3 hours per week
NSDENT6833Orthodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6831 Orthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2963)
and DENT6832 Orthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2964)
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week; seminars: 3 hours per week
NSDENT6834Orthodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6831 Orthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2963)
and DENT6832 Orthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2964)
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week; seminars: 3 hours per week
NSDENT6835Orthodontics Clinical Practice III Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6833 Orthodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2965)
and DENT6834 Orthodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2966)
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week; seminars: 3 hours per week
NSDENT6836Orthodontics Clinical Practice III Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6833 Orthodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2965)
and DENT6834 Orthodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2966)
clinics: 5 half-day sessions per week; seminars: 3 hours per week
NSDENT6853Orthodontics Research Dissertation (30 points)
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of this University or equivalent.
a pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent.
and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840).

Paediatric Dentistry specialisation

Take all units (126 points):

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
NSDENT6854Paediatric Dentistry Theory I Part 1
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840).
NSDENT6855Paediatric Dentistry Theory I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of this University or equivalent , a Pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840)
NSDENT6856Paediatric Dentistry Theory II Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6854 Paediatric Dentistry Theory I Part 1 (ID 2986)
and DENT6855 Paediatric Dentistry Theory I Part 2 (ID 2987)
NSDENT6857Paediatric Dentistry Theory II Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6854 Paediatric Dentistry Theory I Part 1 (ID 2986)
and DENT6855 Paediatric Dentistry Theory I Part 2 (ID 2987)
NSDENT6858Paediatric Dentistry Theory III Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6856 Paediatric Dentistry Theory II Part 1 (ID 2988)
and DENT6857 Paediatric Dentistry Theory II Part 2 (ID 2989)
NSDENT6859Paediatric Dentistry Theory III Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6856 Paediatric Dentistry Theory II Part 1 (ID 2988)
and DENT6857 Paediatric Dentistry Theory II Part 2 (ID 2989)
NSDENT6860Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice I Part 1
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Dental Science of the University of Western Australia or equivalent and a Pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice.
NSDENT6861Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science from this University or equivalent and a Pass in the Primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
NSDENT6862Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice II Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6860 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2992)
and DENT6861 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2993)
NSDENT6863Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice II Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6860 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2992)
and DENT6861 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2993)
NSDENT6864Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice III Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6862 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2994)
and DENT6863 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2995)
NSDENT6865Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice III Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6862 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2994)
and DENT6863 Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2995)
NSDENT6866Paediatric Dentistry Research Dissertation (30 points)
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a pass in the Primary Examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840)

Periodontics specialisation

Take all units (126 points):

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
NSDENT6837Periodontics Theory I Part 1
Prerequisites
a degree of Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
and • at least two years' full-time equivalent professional experience in the practice of general dentistry.
and •
successful completion of
the Primary examinations for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
and • registration with the Dental Board of WA for the duration of the enrolment.
• English language competency - both the University of Western Australia and the Dental Board of Australia requirements must be met.
At present, IELTS (academic) is the only examination for overseas-trained dentists that is accepted by both UWA and the DBA.
The University requires a minimum overall score 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 in this examination.
Seminars: 3 hours per week for 4-5 weeks
NSDENT6838Periodontics Theory I Part 2
Prerequisites
a degree of Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia or equivalent as recognised by the University , at least two years' full-time equivalent professional experience in the practice of general dentistry
and successful completion of
the Primary examinations for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Co-requisites
registration with the Dental Board of WA for the duration of the enrolment.
Seminars: 3 hours per week for 4-5 weeks
NSDENT6839Periodontics Theory II Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6837 Periodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 2969)
and DENT6838 Periodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 2970)
seminars: 3 hours per week for 4-5 weeks
NSDENT6840Periodontics Theory II Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6837 Periodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 2969)
and DENT6838 Periodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 2970)
seminars: 3 hours per week for 4-5 weeks
NSDENT6841Periodontics Theory III Part 1
Prerequisites
DENT6839 Periodontics Theory II Part 1 (ID 2971)
and DENT6840 Periodontics Theory II Part 2 (ID 2972)
seminars: 3 hours per week for 4-5 weeks
NSDENT6842Periodontics Theory III Part 2
Prerequisites
DENT6839 Periodontics Theory II Part 1 (ID 2971)
and DENT6840 Periodontics Theory II Part 2 (ID 2972)
seminars: 3 hours per week for 4-5 weeks
NSDENT6843Periodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
clinics: five to six 4-hour sessions per week
NSDENT6844Periodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent , at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
clinics: five to six 4-hour sessions per week
NSDENT6845Periodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6843 Periodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2975)
and DENT6844 Periodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2976)
clinics: five to six 4-hour sessions per week
NSDENT6846Periodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6843 Periodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 2975)
and DENT6844 Periodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 2976)
clinics: five to six 4-hour sessions per week
NSDENT6847Periodontics Clinical Practice III Part 1 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6845 Periodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2977)
and DENT6846 Periodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2978)
clinics: five to six 4-hour sessions per week
NSDENT6848Periodontics Clinical Practice III Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
DENT6845 Periodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1 (ID 2977)
and DENT6846 Periodontics Clinical Practice II Part 2 (ID 2978)
clinics: five to six 4-hour sessions per week
NSDENT6850Periodontics Research Dissertation (30 points)
Prerequisites
a Bachelor of Dental Science of The University of Western Australia or equivalent , a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or equivalent and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
Co-requisites
Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840)

Prosthodontics specialisation

Take all units (126 points):

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
NSDENT6883Prosthodontics Theory I Part 1
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
Co-requisites
6 points Unit(s) DENT6885 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 6608)
, 6 points Unit(s) DENT5603 Dental Research Methodology (ID 2888)
, 6 points Unit(s) PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (ID 698)
Seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6884Prosthodontics Theory I Part 2
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and DENT6883 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 6607)
and DENT6885 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 6608)
and DENT5603 Dental Research Methodology (ID 2888)
and PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (ID 698)
Co-requisites
DENT6886 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 6643)
and DENT6849 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiography and Radiology (ID 2981)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6885Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
Co-requisites
6 points Unit(s) DENT6883 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 6607)
, 6 points Unit(s) DENT5603 Dental Research Methodology (ID 2888)
, 6 points Unit(s) PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (ID 698)
Clinics: 15 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6886Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and DENT6883 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 6607)
and DENT6885 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 6608)
and DENT5603 Dental Research Methodology (ID 2888)
and PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (ID 698)
Co-requisites
DENT6884 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 6642)
and DENT6849 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiography and Radiology (ID 2981)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Clinics: 15 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6887Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 1)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (ID 698)
and DENT5603 Dental Research Methodology (ID 2888)
and DENT6849 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiography and Radiology (ID 2981)
and DENT6883 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 6607)
and DENT6884 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 6642)
and DENT6885 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 6608)
and DENT6886 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 6643)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Co-requisites
DENT6889 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 1) (ID 6652)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6888Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 2)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and DENT6887 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 1) (ID 6644)
and DENT6889 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 1) (ID 6652)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Co-requisites
DENT6890 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 2) (ID 6646)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6889Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 1) (12 points)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (ID 698)
and DENT5603 Dental Research Methodology (ID 2888)
and DENT6849 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiography and Radiology (ID 2981)
and DENT6883 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 6607)
and DENT6884 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 6642)
and DENT6885 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 6608)
and DENT6886 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 6643)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Co-requisites
DENT6887 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 1) (ID 6644) DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Clinics: 15 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6890Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 2) (12 points)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and DENT6887 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 1) (ID 6644)
and DENT6889 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 1) (ID 6652)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Co-requisites
DENT6888 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 2) (ID 6645)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Clinics: 15 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6891Prosthodontics Theory III (Part 1)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and DENT6887 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 1) (ID 6644)
and DENT6888 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 2) (ID 6645)
and DENT6889 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 1) (ID 6652)
and DENT6890 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 2) (ID 6646)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651) 1st Semester of 2nd Year DCD
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651) 2nd Semester of 2nd Year DCD
Co-requisites
DENT6893 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice III (Part 1) (ID 6648)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6892Prosthodontics Theory III (Part 2)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and DENT6891 Prosthodontics Theory III (Part 1) (ID 6647)
and DENT6893 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice III (Part 1) (ID 6648)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Co-requisites
DENT6894 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice III (Part 2) (ID 6650)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Seminars: 4 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6893Prosthodontics Clinical Practice III (Part 1) (12 points)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and DENT6887 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 1) (ID 6644)
and DENT6888 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 2) (ID 6645)
and DENT6889 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 1) (ID 6652)
and DENT6890 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 2) (ID 6646)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651) 1st Semester of 2nd Year DCD
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651) 2nd Semester of 2nd Year DCD
Co-requisites
DENT6891 Prosthodontics Theory III (Part 1) (ID 6647)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Clinics: 15 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6894Prosthodontics Clinical Practice III (Part 2) (12 points)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and DENT6891 Prosthodontics Theory III (Part 1) (ID 6647)
and DENT6893 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice III (Part 1) (ID 6648)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Co-requisites
DENT6892 Prosthodontics Theory III (Part 2) (ID 6649)
and DENT6895 Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (ID 6651)
Clinics: 15 hours per week (average)
NSDENT6895Prosthodontics Research Dissertation (30 points)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
90840 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (ID 100)
and PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (ID 698)
and DENT5603 Dental Research Methodology (ID 2888)
and DENT6883 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 6607)
and DENT6885 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 1 (ID 6608)
Co-requisites
6 points Unit(s) DENT6849 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiography and Radiology (ID 2981)
, 6 points Unit(s) DENT6884 Prosthodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 6642)
, 6 points Unit(s) DENT6886 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice I Part 2 (ID 6643)
, 6 points Unit(s) DENT6887 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 1) (ID 6644)
, 6 points Unit(s) DENT6888 Prosthodontics Theory II (Part 2) (ID 6645)
, 12 points Unit(s) DENT6889 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 1) (ID 6652)
, 12 points Unit(s) DENT6890 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice II (Part 2) (ID 6646)
, 6 points Unit(s) DENT6891 Prosthodontics Theory III (Part 1) (ID 6647)
, 6 points Unit(s) DENT6892 Prosthodontics Theory III (Part 2) (ID 6649)
, 12 points Unit(s) DENT6893 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice III (Part 1) (ID 6648)
, 12 points Unit(s) DENT6894 Prosthodontics Clinical Practice III (Part 2) (ID 6650)
6 hours per week (average)

See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.

Rules

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

English Language competency requirements

3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0

(3) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 65 and no sub-score less than 65.

(4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 94, a minimum score of 23 in the Speaking band, 24 in the Listening and Reading bands, and 27 in the Writing band.

Please note - The University doesn't recognise OET, NZREX, or PLAB.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) at least two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent in the practice of general dentistry;

and

(c) current registration as a dentist in Australia.

Applicants must be eligible and remain registered for the duration of the course.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on—

(a) personal statement addressing; research expertise; years of clinical experience and training; other relevant training;

and

(b) interview;

and

(c) two referees reports

(d) desirable - passed the Primary Examination for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Articulations and exit awards

6.(1) This course has the following exit award:

  • 92340 Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (48 points)

(2) A student who withdraws from the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry course before completing it, and who has successfully completed:

(1) the three core units (18 points)

(2) 24 points from one specialisation consisting of all Theory 1 and Clinical Practice 1 units (24 points)

and

(3) the equivalent to 6 points unspecified credit for satisfactory progress in the relevant dissertation unit. "Satisfactory progress" in the Dissertation unit as documented in the unit guide, and to constitute:

• Research proposal (using the DCD proposal template) meets the criteria for DCD suitability/feasability and approved by principal supervisor

• Submitted a Conflict of interest declaration

• Research proposal reviewed by external advisor/advisory panel

• UWA Dental School Site Specific Assessment (SSA) form submitted and approved by research committee chair

• Regular meetings with program convenor, (at least 2 face-to-face (in person or electronically) meetings /semester), may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 144 points which must include course core units and specialisation units. The course comprises the following specialisations:

  • PG-ENDTC Endodontics
  • PG-OMEDC Oral Medicine
  • PG-ORDTC Orthodontics
  • PG-PDENT Paediatric Dentistry
  • PG-PRDTC Periodontics
  • SP-PROS Prosthodontics

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

Satisfactory progress

8. Students will not have made satisfactory progress if they—

(a) fail a unit twice;

or

(b) fail more than two units at the first attempt.

[Approved exceptions to University Policy]

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. This rule is not applicable to this course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules
Time limit

14. The time limit is four years from the date of first enrolment in the course.

[Approved exception to University Policy]

Enrolment

15.(1) Unless on the recommendation of the Dean and Head of the UWA Dental School, permits otherwise, a student must enrol in units to the value of at least 48 points in any year of enrolment.

(2) Students are required to maintain registration with the Dental Board of Western Australia throughout their enrolment.

Substitution

16. Under exceptional circumstances assessed on a case by case basis, the Dean and Head of School, on recommendation by the course coordinator, may permit a student to substitute units up to a maximum of 12 points in another unit or units of equivalent value.

[Approved exception to University Policy]

Credit

17.(1) Credit will normally only be granted for coursework completed within the last five years.

[Approved addition to University Policy]

(2) Credit granted for work completed as part of an approved course at this or another recognised tertiary institution will not exceed 24 points.

[Approved exception to University Policy]

(3) A student who withdraws from the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry and is awarded a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry is not entitled to credit for prior learning should they wish to re-apply for the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry at The University of Western Australia.

Appointment of examiners

18.(1) Following submission of a dissertation, the UWA Dental School appoints at least two examiners to conduct appropriate examinations and consider the research dissertations, one of whom must be an external examiner unless the Faculty determines otherwise.

(2) The examiners results are reported to the UWA Dental School Board of Examiners.

Requirement to attend and complete prescribed work

19.(1) Students must attend compulsory teaching and undertake practical and clinical work at the University, Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, and other institutions as approved by the Dean and head of School.

(2) Providing approval is granted, a student is permitted to take a maximum of 10 University days annually as leave. Leave can include compassionate leave, medical leave , personal/other leave.

(3) Leave is administered and managed as outlined in the UWA Dental School Student Handbook.

(4) Students who are absent for more than 10 clinical sessions will be required to make-up any further missed clinical sessions during the remainder of the year.