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| Prof.
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 180 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, Postgraduate Diplomas, 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.
Dr. W.K. Leung
Associate Dean for Research & Discovery
Specialty-based Research Areas
Endodontics
Efficacy of root-canal preparation techniques; mechanical
properties and fatigue characteristics of root-canal instruments; treatment outcomes
of various forms of endodontic therapy; materials for endodontic treatment; clinical
and laboratory studies of restorative materials.
| RPG advisor: | Dr. G.S.P.
Cheung |
Dental Materials Science
Design and interpretation
of test methods in materials science; saliva chemistry; computation of chemical
equilibrium and solution speciation; mechanical properties of materials; chemistry,
physics, and mechanics of dental procedures, equipment, and materials.
| RPG advisor: | Prof. B.W.
Darvell |
Dental Public Health
Epidemiological, health services,
and behavioural research of oral health status and its determinants; clinical
intervention studies of the prevention and treatment of common oral health problems
and diseases; studies on oral health-related quality of life.
| RPG advisor: | Prof. E.C.M.
Lo |
Implantology
Immediate function; hard and soft tissue
changes; long-term performance; magnet-retained implant-stabilised overdentures;
nutritional status of geriatric patients.
| RPG advisor: | Prof. T.W.
Chow |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cleft lip and palate;
navigational surgery and enodosseous implantology; biology of distraction osteogenesis
and its application; oral malignancy and benign tumours; facial deformity and
reconstructive surgery; minimally invasive surgery; 3D facial soft-tissue imaging.
| RPG advisor: | Prof. L.K.
Cheung |
Oral Biosciences
Molecular microbiology pertaining
to oral microbiology and pathology; oral candidal infections; biofilm formation;
clinical epidemiology of HIV infection; artificial mouth studies; cariology.
| RPG advisor: | Prof. L.P.
Samaranayake |
Oral Rehabilitation
Implant prosthodontics; dental handpiece performance;
maxillofacial reconstruction; motor control of the human jaw muscles; pathogenesis
and management of temporomandibular disorders; quality-of-life measures in geriatric
dentistry; resin-bonded bridges; patient-based assessment of fixed and removable
prosthodontic treatment; glass ionomer cements.
| RPG advisor: | Dr Edmond
H.N. POW |
Orthodontics
Experimental studies of bone generation;
growth modifications and 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 and adult patients; correction of pseudo-class III malocclusion.
| RPG advisor: | Prof. Bakr
Rabie |
Paediatric Dentistry
Epidemiological studies of early
childhood caries, dental anomalies, and developmental defects; cleft lip and palate;
clinical studies of dental materials; laboratory and clinical studies on remineralisation
of enamel and bonding agents.
| RPG advisor: | Prof. Nigel
M. King |
Periodontology
Epidemiological, behavioural,
and clinical research on periodontal diseases, their prevention, and their management;
basic research of periodontal microflora and host response in the local population.
| RPG advisor: | Prof. E.F.
Corbet |
General Enquiries for Postgraduate Research Studies:
Professor L.K. Cheung (Chairman of Faculty Higher Degrees
Committee)
Tel: (852) 2859 0262; Fax: (852) 2559 9014; E-mail: lkcheung@hku.hk
Dr. W.K. Leung (Associate Dean for Research & Discovery)
Tel: (852) 2859 0417; Fax: (852) 28580 7874; E-mail: ewkleung@hkucc.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, PDipDS/GDS, AdvDip)
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| Professor
Urban Hägg Associate Dean for Postgraduate & Continuing Education |
The HKU Faculty of Dentistry offers three levels of postgraduate programmes: Postgraduate Diplomas, Master Degrees, 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.
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Postgraduate Diploma course offers further training and knowledge for dental practitioners who wish to acquire further education and training in general dentistry. Applicants should hold a BDS degree of this University or an equivalent qualification.
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Master Degree are offered in eight clinical disciplines, and seven of the courses form part of the training pathways to become a dental specialist in Hong Kong. After completing a course, candidates can sit for the Membership examination in that specialty, which is held by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh practically every year.
The MDS/MOrth courses in Implant Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and in Orthodontics last 3 years full-time, and the MSc in Dental Materials Science is a 1-year full-time course; all the other Master courses last 2 years, full-time, except the MSc in Implantology, which is offered on a part-time basis only. The Dental Materials Science (MSc) course is open also to non-dentists. -
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 is full-time in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2 years) and Paediatric Dentistry (1 year); part-time in Orthodontics and Prosthodontics (2 years); and full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) in Endodontics and Periodontology.
Potential applicants for taught postgraduate programmes are advised to consult the relevant Programme Admissions Advisor shown in the following pages, regarding whether a particular course in a particular field of study will be offered in 2008-2009.
Professor Urban Hägg
Associate
Dean for Postgraduate & Continuing Education
General enquiries for taught postgraduate programmes:
Professor Urban Hägg
Tel No: (852) 2859 0249;
Fax No: (852) 2559 3803;
Email address: euohagg@hku.hk
Dental Materials Science
Master of Science in Dental Materials [MScDMS] (1 year full-time)
Dental Public Health
Endodontics
Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (2 years full-time)
Advanced Diploma in Endodontics [AdvDipEndodont] (1 year full-time / 2 years part-time)
Family Dentistry
Postgraduate Diploma in General Dental Surgery [PDipGDS] (2 years part-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
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, 2009.
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 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 materials; 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 MDS curriculum in the field of Dental Public Health 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 Dental Public Health 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 2 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 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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(c) | 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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(e) | to critically assess the scientific literature and manufacturers' advertising claims; |
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(f) | 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.
Family 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 2 years of part-time study with around 3-4 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 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 |
| (c) | 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. |
This course will provide a very good training opportunity for practitioners preparing for the postgraduate qualification of the MGDS offered by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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. 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:
| (1) | 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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(2) | Clinical paper or project report. |
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Implant Dentistry
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The "MDS in Implant Dentistry" course will get an early start towards the end of 2008 (November 2008) with 2-4 candidates
We are, therefore, soliciting applications for immediate consideration. Hong Kong as well as overseas dentists fulfilling the entrance requirements are cordially invited to submit their application to
Prof. Niklaus P. Lang
DDS, MS, PhD, Dr.odont.h.c., Hon FRCPS (Glasgow)
The University of Hong Kong
Prince Philip Dental Hospital
34, Hospital Road
Hong Kong SAR PR China
For further information and application form, please contact
Ms. Clara Choy
Senior Secretary Implant Dentistry
<cchoy@hkucc.hku.hk>
or
<nplang@dial.eunet.ch>
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:
| (1) | 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:
| (1) | Advanced knowledge of the scientific and clinical aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery in its widest sense. |
| (2) | 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 solving 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 the External Examiner.
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Course Aims:
The coursework will provide the student 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.
The course aims to equip the student 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.
Students will be required to plan and conduct a research or clinical project, and present it as a written report to the External Examiner and a committee appointed by the Programme Director.
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:
| (1) | 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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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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