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Lakshman P. Samaranayake, Dean Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong |
Dear Reader,
Thank you for your interest in the postgraduate courses of the HKU Faculty of Dentistry. In today's world, dental professionals need to actively engage in life-long learning and professional development. Our world-renowned postgraduate programmes will allow you to do just that.
The Faculty
The HKU Faculty of Dentistry is unique in Hong Kong for dental education and is considered to be the premier centre for postgraduate dental education and training in Southeast Asia.
Students enjoy first-class facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive library services, a Postgraduate Habitat, and assistance provided by dental surgery assistants, dental technicians, dental hygienists, and laboratory technicians. Currently, about 190 students from all parts of Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia are engaged in postgraduate study at our Faculty. Our award-winning teaching staff also hail from all corners of the globe and are highly recognised experts internationally.
Postgraduate programmes
We offer both research and taught postgraduate programmes:
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Our well-established interdisciplinary research programmes lead to the degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and address a wide range of issues related to oral health.
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Our globally recognised taught postgraduate programmes cover 10 subject areas and lead to Master degrees and Advanced Diplomas. The majority of the courses fulfil the specialist training requirements of the eight dental specialties approved by the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
Details of our postgraduate courses are given in this prospectus. I hope you find the information useful and take advantage of this opportunity to further your education and career. Interested applicants should contact the relevant Programme Director or Admissions Advisor. Our courses are in great demand, so you are urged to apply well in advance.
More information on the Faculty can be found at our website, www.facdenthk.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our Faculty and being your partner in life-long learning!
Professor Lakshman Samaranayake
Dean, Faculty of Dentistry,
The University of Hong Kong
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Postgraduate Research Studies (MPhil, PhD)
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W.K. Leung Associate Dean for Research & Discovery |
The research programme of the HKU Faculty of Dentistry is aligned with the newly established University Strategic Research Themes and covers a wide range of issues related to oral health. Our research groups are organised according to the following three themes:
Research in these three key areas is cross-disciplinary and performance-driven, and is supported by an outstanding infrastructure, which includes state-of-the-art centralised research laboratories and fully qualified technicians and support staff. Our researchers have an international reputation and have won awards for their research output and expert supervisory skills.
Applications are welcome from individuals wishing to pursue MPhil or PhD research studies. University graduates of any discipline can apply; enrolment is not limited to dental graduates. For suitable applicants, we award a limited number of postgraduate scholarships by competition. There is no restriction quota for self-funded students.
You may enrol either in one of our three multidisciplinary research groups (please see www.facdenthk.org/research00.htm), or in one of the Faculty's 10 specialty-based research areas, which are outlined below. Potential applicants should visit the Faculty webpage www.facdenthk.org/postgraduate0301.htm for application details.
Professor W.K. Leung
Associate Dean for Research & Discovery
Specialty-based Research Areas
Dental Materials Science
Design and interpretation of test methods in materials science;
saliva chemistry; chemical equilibrium and solution speciation
computation; mechanical properties of materials; dental procedures,
equipment and materials: chemistry, physics, mechanics.
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RPG advisor: |
Dr J.P. Matinlinna |
Dental Public Health
Epidemiological, health services and behavioural research
of oral health status and its determinants; clinical intervention
studies on prevention and treatment of common oral health problems
and diseases; studies on oral health-related quality of life.
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RPG advisor: |
Professor E.C.M. Lo |
Endodontics
Efficacy of root canal preparation techniques; mechanical
and fatigue properties of root canal instruments; treatment outcomes
of various form of endodontic therapy; clinical and laboratory
studies of endodontic restorative materials.
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RPG advisor: |
Dr G.S.P. Cheung |
General Dentistry
Oral health of medically compromised patients. Ceramics and
their bonding characteristics. Jaw bone evaluation in relation
to dental implants.
RPG advisor: |
Professor T.W. Chow |
Implantology
Evidence based therapy; tissue integration of implants; biology
of oral implants; clinical research.
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RPG advisor: |
Professor N.P. Lang |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cleft lip and palate, navigational surgery and implantology;
biology of distraction osteogenesis and its application; 3-D modeling
in reconstructive surgery; minimal invasive surgery and 3-D facial
soft tissue imaging; qualify of life of oral cancer patients;
micro-vascular and micro-neural surgery.
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RPG advisor: |
Professor L.K. Cheung |
Oral Biosciences
Oral microbiology; genetic and proteomic analysis of oral
microbes; oral immunity; microbe-host interactions; microbial
biofilms; oral candidal infections; TCM and oral health care applications;
HIV infections; oral pathology; biological and genetic markers
for major oral diseases, e.g. periodontal disease.
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RPG advisors: |
Professor L.J. Jin Professor L.P. Samaranayake Dr R.M. Watt |
Oral Rehabilitation
Implantology; dental handpiece performance; maxillofacial
reconstruction; denture retention; dental magnets; motor control
of the human jaw muscles; pathogenesis and management of temporomandibular
disorders; quality of life measures in gerodontology; resin-bonded
bridges; patient-centred assessment of fixed and removable prosthodontic
treatment; glass ionomer cements.
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RPG advisor: |
Professor A.S. McMillan |
Orthodontics
Experimental studies of bone generation; growth modifications
and understanding growth factors regulating jaw growth; epidemiological
studies of orofacial form; clinical and experimental evaluation
of orthodontic treatment approaches; long-term follow up of correction
of class II malocclusion in young people as well as adults; correction
of pseudo-class III malocclusion.
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RPG advisor: |
Professor Bakr Rabie Dr Ricky Wong |
Paediatric Dentistry
Early childhood caries; dental anomalies; developmental defects
of enamel; cleft lip and palate; remineralizing media; dentine
bonding agents.
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RPG advisor: |
Professor N.M. King |
Periodontology
Epidemiological; behavioural and clinical research on periodontal
diseases and their prevention and management; basic research of
periodontal microflora and host response in the local population.
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RPG advisor: |
Professor E.F. Corbet Professor W.K. Leung |
General Enquiries for Postgraduate Research Studies:
Professor W.K. Leung (Associate Dean for Research & Discovery)
Tel: (852) 2859 0417; Fax: (852) 28580 7874; E-mail: ewkleung@hkucc.hku.hk
Professor L.K. Cheung (Chairman of Faculty Higher Degrees
Committee)
Tel: (852) 2859 0262; Fax: (852) 2559 9014; E-mail: lkcheung@hku.hk
Specific Enquiries for Postgraduate Research Studies:
Please visit the website www.facdenthk.org/postgraduate_prospectus.htm#mphil, search for your key area of interest for your MPhil or PhD study, and contact the appropriate academic staff member pursuing research in that area.
Application Forms:
Can be downloaded from: www.facdenthk.org
or obtained from Miss Betty Lo:
Tel: (852) 2859 0344; Fax: (852) 2517 0544; E-mail: bshlo@hkucc.hku.hk
Applications are welcome all year round.
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Taught Postgraduate Programmes (MDS, MOrth, MSc, AdvDip)
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Urban Hägg Associate Dean for Postgraduate & Continuing Education |
The HKU Faculty of Dentistry offers three levels of postgraduate programmes: Master of Science, Master of Dental Survey/Orthodontics and Advanced Diplomas. All our courses continue to generate a high level of interest among dental practitioners both locally and overseas. Our team of well-qualified and dedicated staff with international backgrounds is committed to providing a solid foundation for your future career.
The Master of Science course in General Dentistry offer further training and knowledge for dental practitioners who wish to acquire further education and training in general dentistry. The Master of Science course in Community Dentistry is part of the training to become a specialist in that field in Hong Kong. The Master of Science in Dental Materials Sciences is offered also to non-dentists. All MSc courses are 1-year full-time course, except the Master of Science in Implant Dentistry which is offered on part-time basis only.
Master of Dental Surgery/Orthodontics courses are offered in seven clinical disciplines, and six of the courses form part of the training pathways to become a dental specialist in Hong Kong.
The MDS/MOrth courses in Endodontics, Implant Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics last 3 years full-time, the three other Master courses last 2 years, full-time.
Advanced Diploma courses are offered in six of the specialist disciplines and are part of the local specialist training in those fields. Advanced Diploma courses comprise advanced study and clinical practice relating both to the specific field of study and to the multidisciplinary setting. They are intended for practitioners who have already completed higher education in a specific field. The Advanced Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is full-time (2 years), Paediatric Dentistry full-time (1 year), and Prosthodontics and Orthodontics part-time (2 years); the Advanced Diploma courses in Endodontics and Periodontology are offered in both full- and part-time study modes.
After completing a course, not less than 30 months, candidates can sit for the Membership examination in that specialty, which is held by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh practically every year.
Professor Urban Hägg
Associate Dean for Postgraduate & Continuing Education
Dental Materials Science
Master of Science in Dental Materials Science [MScDMS] (1 year full-time)
Dental Public Health
Master of Science in Community Dentistry [MSc(ComDent)] (1 year full-time) (pending approval)
Endodontics
Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (2 years full-time)
Advanced Diploma in Endodontics [AdvDipEndodont] (1 year full-time / 2 years part-time)
General Dentistry
Master of Science in General Dentistry [MSc(GeneralDent)] (1 year full-time)
Implantology
Master of Science in Implant Dentistry [MSc(ImplantDent)] (2 years part-time)
Master of Dental Surgery [MDS(ImplantDent)] (3 years full-time)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (3 years full-time)
Advanced Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery [AdvDipOMS] (2 years full-time)
Orthodontics
Master of Orthodontics [MOrth] (3 years full-time)
Advanced Diploma in Orthodontics [AdvDipOrth] (2 years part-time)
Paediatric Dentistry
Master in Dental Surgery [MDS] (2 years full-time)
Advanced Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry [AdvDipPaediatrDent] (1 year full-time)
Periodontology
Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (2 years full-time)
Master of Dental Surgery (Conjoint with Peking University, Beijing, China) [MDS] (2 years full-time)
Advanced Diploma in Periodontology [AdvDipPeriodont] (1 year full-time / 2 years part-time)
Prosthodontics
Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (2 years full-time)
Advanced Diploma in Prosthodontics [AdvDipProsthodont] (2 years part-time)
General Enquiries for Taught Postgraduate Programmes:
Professor Urban Hägg (Associate Dean for
Postgraduate & Continuing Education)
Tel: (852) 2859 0249; Fax: (852) 2559 3803; E-mail: euohagg@hkusua.hku.hk
Ms Betty Lo
Tel: (852) 2859 0344; Fax: (852) 2517 0544; E-mail: bshlo@hkucc.hku.hk
Specific Enquiries for Taught Postgraduate Programmes:
Please contact the appropriate Programme Admissions Advisor shown
in the following pages.
Application Forms:
Can be downloaded from: www.facdenthk.org
or obtained from Miss Betty Lo:
Tel: (852) 2859 0344; Fax: (852) 2517 0544; E-mail: bshlo@hkucc.hku.hk
Closing date for applications:
31 March, 2010.
Applications before the closing date will be processed as received.
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Dental Materials Science
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Course Aims:
This course will be of value to dentists wishing to gain a deeper understanding of their daily work. It also will be of interest to science and engineering degree-holders contemplating an attractive interdisciplinary career, will provide a strong foundation for research study, and will be of substantial value to individuals wishing to teach materials science in dentistry or medicine, whether or not clinically qualified.
The MSc(DMS) is a course of advanced study designed to develop a broad knowledge of the principles underlying the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of biomaterials; structure at molecular, microscopic, and macroscopic levels; mechanisms of reaction and mechanical failure; and behaviour in all relevant aspects of each class of material used in dentistry, in relation to their function, application handling, and service.
Course Syllabus:
The course includes the following:
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and other relevant materials. It will also include, where appropriate, the processes used in fabrication and finishing, interactions in the biological context of usage (e.g., toxic and other hazards), and the recognition of faults and their causation.
Emphasis is placed on the explicability of materials-related phenomena from structure-property relationships, in the context of clinical teaching, on the universality and applicability of the ideas to materials in general (as opposed to products), and on the means by which dental practitioners may make knowledge-based rational decisions concerning treatment.
The theoretical course is reinforced by practical experience of the design, execution, interpretation, and reporting of experimental investigation of aspects of properties or behaviour of selected materials, thereby encouraging deeper exploration of general and particular principles.
On completion of the course, the student should have a good knowledge of all relevant concepts and be competent in justifying selection criteria and manipulation instructions for all classes of materials relevant to the practice of dentistry. The student will also have gained competence in a range of laboratory techniques, experimental principles, literature searching, and scientific writing.
(Note: This course does not involve patient contact.)
Dental Public Health
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Dental Public Health
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Course Aims:
The MSc(ComDent) curriculum extends over not less than 1 year of full-time study, and is designed to enable candidates to achieve an advanced level of knowledge and competence in Community Dentistry by means of a prescribed course of study and a supervised research project.
The course involves advanced study and research into the theory and practice of preventive dentistry, related behavioural sciences, and systems for the provision of dental health care and their administration. It will include lectures, tutorials, clinical work, project assignments, and training in research methods.
Endodontics
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Endodontics
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Course Aims:
The taught course is intended specifically for dentists who intend to pursue specialist endodontic training. The course will enable the student to acquire knowledge of the relevant clinical literature to develop a scientific approach to solving problems, to learn to assess scientific papers, and to develop clinical endodontic skills to an advanced level. A project and dissertation will be done. The course will also provide a foundation for successful clinical practice, or a stepping stone towards an academic career. Teaching is undertaken by full- and part-time teachers of high calibre. Clinical training is done in the Advanced Endodontics Centre in the Prince Philip Dental Hospital, which provides four operatories fully equipped with a surgical operating microscope and the latest armamentarium for instrumentation, obturation, and periradicular surgery. A good working knowledge of periodontology, occlusion, implantology, and prosthodontics to enable sound treatment planning will be emphasised. The course lasts 3 years, full-time. Part-time candidature may be considered under exceptional circumstances.
At the end of the course, a graduate will be able:
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to assess a patient's general and oral health, and formulate a comprehensive treatment plan, which might include components from other dental disciplines; |
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to undertake the clinical procedures of Endodontics to a more advanced level than that expected of the undergraduate course, and to have a knowledge and understanding of the relevant dental materials used; |
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to treat patients requiring emergency and remedial dental care related to failed endodontic procedures; |
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to be able to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in respect of the management of patients; |
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to critically assess the scientific literature and manufacturers' advertising claims; |
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to perform certain elements of Restorative Dentistry; |
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to be proficient in providing clinical treatment under the surgical operating microscope or other magnifying aids; and |
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to competently perform surgical periradicular procedures when appropriate. |
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Course Aims:
This is a course of advanced study and supervised clinical practice relating to diagnosis and treatment of pulpal and periapical conditions and refractory lesions of endodontic origin by conventional and/or surgical endodontic means, as well as traumatic injuries to the dentition. The role of endodontic therapy in the multidisciplinary approach for the overall management of patients will be emphasised. The course builds on the MDS course and forms the third year (after the MDS) of structured training that is a prerequisite for recognition as a specialist in Hong Kong.
General Dentistry
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Course Aims:
The programme offers dental practitioners the opportunity of further higher training in the clinical skills required for aspects of general dental practice. It will provide a foundation for further success in and professional satisfaction for general dental practice. The course centres on fixed and removable prosthodontics, operative dentistry, endodontics, and periodontology. The duration of the course will be 1 year of full-time study with around 6-8 sessions per week and a total of no less than 600 hours of prescribed educational and clinical endeavour.
The course aims to equip a graduate:
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to be capable of assessing a patient's general and dental health, have knowledge of the relevant disease processes, and be able to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan, including preventive care for adult patients with compromised dentition; |
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to undertake competently, on the basis of experience gained during the course, clinical procedures of fixed and removable prosthodontics, operative dentistry including the use of new restorative materials, non-surgical and surgical endodontic therapy, non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy; and to understand the relevant dental materials; and |
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to have a sound knowledge of the scientific basis for various treatment options and be able to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in respect of the management of adult patients with compromised dentition. |
Implant Dentistry
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Implantology
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Course Aims:
The Master of Science in Implant Dentistry is a basic course of implantology that is designed for general dental practitioners who wish to incorporate dental implants into their clinical practice and to develop clinical competencies on a straight forward level. The programme's aims are to provide general practitioners with confidence in patient selection, diagnosis, and treatment planning; to provide training in carrying out a treatment protocol to install implants safely; to provide training in the construction and maintenance of prostheses; and to provide training in offering supportive care for patients with implant prostheses.
Course Syllabus:
All the components of the course are compulsory. Emphasis is placed on practical training in diagnosis and treatment planning to allow safe and proper incorporation of implants into comprehensive dental care. The course includes the following:
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Clinical practicum and didactic components comprising basic sciences in relation to implant dentistry; diagnosis and treatment planning; imaging; patient selection; presurgical patient preparation; surgical aspects of implantology; restorative aspects of implantology; maintenance of implant-supported prostheses; maintenance of peri-implant health; diagnosis and management of peri-implant biological complications; laboratory techniques and CAD/CAM technology; research methods in implantology; advances in implant technology. |
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Clinical paper or project report. |
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Directed self-study. |
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Implant Dentistry
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Course Aims:
The MDS curriculum in Implant Dentistry is designed to educate and train dentists with some practical experience to become specialists in implant dentistry and to reach clinical competencies on the advanced level. The programme has a solid and broad academic basis. Clinic competence is achieved through adequate clinical experience with more than one implant system by means of prescribed coursework, supervised clinical work and clinical case conferences. Moreover, training in clinical or laboratory research related to implant dentistry and a supervised research project are performed.
Course Syllabus:
The coursework will enable the student:
- To acquire a knowledge of the literature relevant to implant dentistry and related fields such as biology, periodontology, prosthodontics and occlusion,
- To acquire basic scientific skills,
- To develop a scientific approach to patient treatment,
- To learn to assess and evaluate the quality of scientific articles,
- To learn how to implement scientific evidence in treatment planning.
Furthermore, the programme will enable the student to acquire the necessary skills in diagnosis and treatment planning, in implant installation, in prosthetic reconstruction and in maintenance of the implant patient. Moreover, the diagnosis, prevention and management of biological and technical complications are to be mastered.
In addition, the student will acquire familiarity with related dental and medical disciplines as well as the biomedical sciences relevant to implant dentistry.
The course will include oral and written examinations of clinical and research findings as well as a research project to be planned, conducted and subsequently analysed and presented as a written thesis or a publishable manuscript to a committee including the External Examiner.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Course Aims:
The MDS curriculum in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery extends over 3 years of full-time study. It is designed to enable candidates to achieve an advanced level of knowledge and competence in oral and maxillofacial surgery by means of a prescribed course of study and a supervised research project.
The course will enable the student to acquire familiarity with most pathological conditions affecting the mouth and jaws; an understanding of the principles of patient management and experience in in-patient care; basic skills in oral surgery and selected aspects of maxillofacial surgery; and knowledge of the relevant literature and ability to assess such literature critically.
The course, where desired, forms the basis for further training to achieve accreditation as a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Course Syllabus:
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Basic theoretical knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the widest sense, including dentoalveolar infection; diagnosis and patient assessment; endosseous implantology; in-patient care; medical problems; orthognathic surgery; pain control; pathology of soft and hard tissues; radiographic and imaging techniques; surgical principles, techniques, and complications; and wound healing. |
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Clinical competence in dentoalveolar surgery and more advanced techniques where appropriate: dentoalveolar surgery; orthognathic surgery endosseous implantology; and intraoral soft tissue surgery. |
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Basic knowledge of intravenous sedation techniques and clinical competence in intravenous sedation for dentoalveolar surgery. |
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Course Aims:
The Advanced Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a course designed to provide advanced clinical education and training in the specialty. It is intended for those with 3 to 4 years training in OMS and who are seeking to complete the requirements for specialist recognition. The course will enable candidates to achieve an advanced level of knowledge and clinical competence in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Course Syllabus:
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Advanced knowledge of the scientific and clinical aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery in its widest sense. |
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Clinical competence in a broad range of subspecialties of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, implantology, temporomandibular joint surgery, and cleft lip and palate. |
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Submission of a research paper to an international journal. |
Orthodontics
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Course Aims:
The general objective of the programme is to educate dentists to become specialists in orthodontics with a solid and broad academic background and adequate clinical experience in different treatment methods by means of prescribed coursework, supervised clinical work, and a supervised research project.
The coursework will enable the student to acquire a knowledge of the relevant literature; to acquire basic scientific skills; to develop a scientific approach to solve problems; to learn to assess and criticise scientific papers; to undertake typodont courses and implement techniques in clinical orthodontics to an advanced level; to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the management of all kinds of young and adult orthodontic patients; to acquire familiarity with related dental/medical disciplines and the biomedical sciences relevant to orthodontics; and to receive training in research methods.
The course will include an oral and written examination of clinical and research findings, as well as a research project to be planned, conducted, and then presented as a written thesis or a publishable paper to a committee including Internal and External Examiners.
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Course Aims:
The course aims to equip students to diagnose complex dentofacial anomalies; to formulate a treatment plan and predict its course; to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for the treatment of orthodontic/surgical problems and care of cleft palate patients; and to practise orthodontics to a high professional and ethical standard.
The coursework will provide students with knowledge of the relevant literature and the necessary experience to integrate theoretical and clinical knowledge in respect of the management and orthodontic treatment of patients with complex craniofacial deformities in the interface with maxillofacial surgery and other related disciplines.
Students will be required to plan and conduct a research or clinical project, and present it as a written report to a committee of Internal and External Examiners.
Paediatric Dentistry
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Paediatric Dentistry
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Course Aims:
The major emphasis of the programme is to train the student to be a clinically competent paediatric dentist, and hence the programme of clinical, laboratory, and didactic coursework is designed with this goal in mind. On completion of the course, the candidate will have completed 2 years of formal training that is recognised as part of the requirements for specialisation in Paediatric Dentistry in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the research project and thesis will prepare the candidate in scientific methodology so as to be equipped to critically analyse the literature and pursue a course of independent research, and to eventually become established in a field of research. This second emphasis should prepare the candidate for an academic career, if so desired. In addition, it also strengthens the candidate's credentials as a clinician.
Course Syllabus:
The syllabus includes: Basic science related to dentistry (including medical statistics and epidemiology, and scientific background of medicine and dentistry), methodology in dental and oral research, acid-etch composite restorations, advances in restorative dentistry, behaviour management of patients, cast-bonded retainers, clinical uses of fluorides, conscious sedation, craniofacial disorders, dentistry for the disabled child, dentistry for the medically compromised child, emotional and behavioural disorders of children and adolescents, hospital dentistry, management of cleft lip and palate patients, management of trauma, medical emergencies, oral manifestations of systemic diseases, oral pathology of the soft tissues and jaws, oral surgical procedures for children, pathogenesis and prevention of dental caries, pharmacological management of patient behaviour, pit and fissure sealants, principles and practice of preventive dentistry, pulp therapy for the primary and young permanent teeth, and stainless steel crowns, management of hypodontion, and principles of orthodontics diagnosis and treatment planning (including development of the occlusion, growth and development of the craniofacial complex, and guidance of eruption and interceptive orthodontics).
The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching and learning modes.
The student is required to prepare cavity preparations on manekins and other assigned work in order to acquire technical skills. A research project is to be planned, conducted, and then presented as a written thesis. Students are encouraged to present their research findings at an international conference and to prepare the work for publication in a journal.
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Course Aims:
The course will enable the student to consolidate clinical skills, to improve diagnostic skills, and to build on previous experience, and, where appropriate, to provide the necessary training to partially fulfil the requirements for registration as a specialist and so conform to the requirements of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
Course Syllabus:
The syllabus includes the following:
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Out-patient clinical practice involving the management of a wide range of dental conditions in children, with an emphasis on the care of cleft lip and palate and special-needs patients; examination of new patients presenting for emergency care for diagnosis, treatment planning, and initial care; participation in small-group seminars (students will occasionally be asked to lead the discussion); case discussions; seminars on relevant topics based on the published literature; and preparation by students, for publication, of a case report or literature review in the form of a dissertation. |
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The management of medically compromised patients primarily in an in-patient environment; treatment under general anaesthesia; relevant aspects of paediatrics; and the need for liaison with other health workers. |
A variety of teaching and learning modes will be used throughout the course.
The examination process consists of three components: (a) a written component, namely an open-book examination; (b) a clinical component, in which the student is required to present, using a range of audio-visual aids, a seminar based on the treatment of cases that have been treated during the course; and (c) a log-book component, based on the examination of a log book maintained by the student of all cases that have been treated.
Periodontology
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Periodontology
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Master of Dental Surgery (Conjoint with Peking
University, Beijing, China) [MDS] Full-time
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Course Aims:
This MDS in Periodontology extends over not less than 2 years of full-time study or the equivalent by part-time study, and is designed to enable candidates to achieve an advanced level of knowledge and competence in Periodontology by means of a prescribed course of study and a supervised research project.
It is a course of advanced study and research into the histopathogenesis of periodontal diseases, their aetiology, prevention, and management, including the role of advanced forms of periodontal therapy in comprehensive oral health care, as well as the planning, routine placement, and supportive care for dental implants. The course will include lectures, tutorials, seminars, case conferences, literature discussions, and clinical and laboratory work, together with project assignments and training in research methods.
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Course Aims:
The course will enable students to acquire advanced competency in the management of patients with advanced periodontal diseases, and forms the third year of the years of higher education and training in Periodontology. It will include the role of dental implants in the rehabilitation of periodontally compromised dentition and their placement in aesthetically compromised sites. A multidisciplinary approach is emphasised in the management of patients with advanced disease. The course includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, case conferences, and clinical and laboratory work.
Prosthodontics
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Course Aims:
This course is designed to provide dental surgeons with advanced training in prosthodontics. The coursework will enable students to acquire detailed knowledge of the principles and practice of prosthodontics, including study of the materials and technologies commonly employed.
The areas include:
Implant prosthodontics
- Diagnosis and treatment planning using a multidisciplinary approach
- Hands-on experience of management of a full range of cases, from single-tooth replacement to total rehabilitation
- Clinical exposure to a range of implant systems
- Joint surgical/prosthodontic consultation clinic plus surgical demonstrations by the Discipline of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Fixed prosthodontics
- Management of advanced restorative cases using a multidisciplinary approach
- Management of localised and generalised tooth wear cases using conventional and minimally invasive cast restorations
- Clinical exposure to crown-lengthening surgery with the Discipline of Periodontology
Removable prosthodontics
- Management of complex partially dentate and edentulous cases using various removable partial and complete denture techniques
Maxillofacial prosthodontics
- Management of congenital/acquired defects in the orofacial region using removable, fixed, and implant-retained prostheses
Temporomandibular disorders
- Diagnosis and management of patients with temporomandibular disorders using a multidisciplinary approach
- Hands-on experience of different treatment modalities including splint therapy
Advanced prosthodontic consultation clinic
- Diagnosis and treatment planning of referred complex prosthodontic cases using a multidisciplinary approach
The course will include lectures, tutorials, clinical and paraclinical assignments, written work, training in research methods, and a supervised research project. It also includes courses of study in related disciplines.
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Course Aims:
The course will provide students with advanced knowledge and competence in one or more areas of prosthodontics. It includes lectures, seminars, and supervised practical and clinical work. A multidisciplinary approach is emphasised in the management of patients requiring complex oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation.