pg certificate in foundation
of Digital dentistry

 

 

What does ICE offer?

Start date

September each year

 

Fees

To be confirmed

 

Duration

10 academic days over 8 – 10 months

Location

ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute & Hospital
Course Overview

This course will equip you with core knowledge in using CBCT-based diagnostic & treatment planning technology. This will include the whole digital workflow. You will be introduced to the use of intra-oral scanners and surgical guides.

Learning Outcomes:

 

  1. Evaluate the role and application of DCBCT Scans
  2. Evaluate the role of the digital workflow in dentistry
  3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of digital work flow in treatment planning
  4. Critically discuss the role of 3D surgical guides in guided surgery techniques
  5. Provide immediate loading protocols using CEREC Chairside
  6. Critically analyse application of CAD grafts
Structure

The course will be delivered in 10 days over an 8 – 10 months period and will include two modules.

Structure Module
5 days, (1-2 days pcm) Introduction to digital workflow in surgical & restorative dental procedures
5 days, (1-2 days pcm) Introduction to digital workflow in surgical & restorative dental procedures
Facilities

The ICE National Reference Centre for Digital Dentistry, in collaboration with Henry Schein, will provide all necessary hardware and equipment for the course including:

 

  • CBCT Scanner
  • 3 shape intra-oral scanner
  • Chairside CEREC AC technology
  • Surgical navigation systems
  • Software and 3D printers.

ICE is also introducing stand alone lecture days on digital dentistry for dentists interested in improving their skills and knowledge in specific areas within digital dentistry.

HOW TO INTEGRATE DIGITAL DENTISTRY INTO YOUR PRACTICE – DR SIMON CHARD

PGCert Foundations of Digital Dentistry: Speaker Bios

Dr Julian Caplan

Dr Simon Chard

Dr Jameel Gardee

Mr Simon Harvey

Dr Alif Moosajee

Dr Sinead McEnhill

Prof. Simon Wright

Dr Ioana Datcu

Prof. Cemal Ucer

Ashley Byrne

Need more info? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does COVID-19 affect this course?

  • All face to face teaching and hands-on clinical sessions have been postponed indefinitely.You will receive email updates informing you of teaching and assessment alternatives which have been made in collaboration with the University of Salford. In some cases, live-streaming is available; ICE will be in touch providing links and specific information for this.

    For more information on how the coronavirus affects you, please visit our coronavirus updates page.

    Please note, if you are a student on the MSc Dental Implantology course and you are self-isolating, please fill out the Self-Isolation Disclosure Form on the University of Salford website.  

What are the entry requirements?

  • Applicants must have completed 2 year Foundation Training
  • Applicants must be either in full time General Dental Practitioner or in junior / middle grade hospital posts
  • All applicants must be GDC registered
  • All applicants must have indemnity cover

How many CPD hours is this course?

  • 60 Hours
  • GDC development outcomes: A, B, C, and D

Where is the course being held?

  • ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute & Hospital