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University of Bolton, why we are the right choice
Location - Bolton, Greater Manchester
Queens Institute of Dental Sciences (QIDS) at the University of Bolton provides excellent education and training for undergraduates and registered Dental Care Professionals (DCP).
The programmes have been meticulously designed with great care, to provide the knowledge and skills essential to equip you for a productive and rewarding future career. Programmes are continually expanding and evolving through feedback from the dental profession and students, striking a fine balance between academic achievement and clinical training.
Aims to provide patient-centred undergraduate and post-graduate training fostering professional growth as well as the advancement of dentistry. Its main goal is to provide programmes that are easily accessible and of high quality. It also aims to continuously improve the curriculum while investigating new dental technology and research areas for the benefit of patients. It is hoped that the Queen's Institute of Dental Sciences will have a major impact on the advancement of the dentistry profession as a whole in the UK and Internationally.
Queens Institute of Dental Sciences aims to provide patient-centred training relevant to the entire community for educational development and the professional enrichment of dentistry. It aspires to deliver accessible, quality programmes and strives to strengthen the curricula whilst exploring research areas and new dental technologies for the benefit of patients. The hope is that these aspirations will significantly contribute to the development of the whole dental profession.
The institute provides access to cutting-edge technology and equipment, as well as experienced faculty members which is made up of leaders in the field of Dentistry. Our experienced Dental professionals are passionate about teaching and are dedicated to helping students succeed. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our programmes and are committed to providing personalised support to each student. Students are academically and emotionally prepared in a culture of compassion, critical thinking and lifelong learning, developing refined clinical skills and professionalism. Student support is embedded in the curriculum, incorporating widening participation, diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Queens Institute of Dental Sciences has clinical facilities, providing the chance to treat actual patients expanding on simulated training. A fully furnished implant suite, a microscope with a video link, CBCT for enhanced case planning, and scanners that allow delegates to virtually design their cases and scan their preparations, are provided. There are multiple educational options available for clinical training, including virtual training that is connected to real therapy sessions.
Training for the whole dental team is provided by the Queens Institute of Dental Sciences Clinic Skills Centre. A flexible skills laboratory and a fully operational dental suite are combined in the Clinical Skills Unit to improve and advance the operational knowledge and abilities of the dental team. The ideal setting for fostering the growth of fresh and sophisticated abilities in every facet of contemporary dentistry is provided by the clinical skills centre.
The clinical skills centre offers training for the MSc and BSc programs. Independent CPD dental courses and hands-on training are accessible in its cutting-edge facilities. Additionally, it's the ideal setting for teaching upscale postgraduate courses on cutting-edge dental procedures.
Oueens Institute of Dental Sciences delivers a spectrum of courses from undergraduate degrees and MScs, postgraduate diplomas and certificates to short courses and clinical internships. An extensive range of course titles that emphasise practical application at every step. As you learn technical knowledge and theory, you’ll also continually apply it, strengthening clinical skills, and expanding abilities and competence. Our curriculums are designed to prepare students for successful careers in dentistry, with a focus on hands-on learning and real-world experience.
Validated MSc degree programmes are internationally recognised and on completion, graduates will be awarded a degree from the University of Bolton. The University received degree awarding power and is fully recognised by the British Government and listed on the United Kingdom’s Department for Education list of recognised UK awarding institutions.
Through a combination of academic rigour and experience, the Queens Institute of Dental Sciences offers a flexible and innovative approach to education specifically tailored for in-service dental professionals. As a professionally focused educational institution, the university appreciates the time pressures, financial commitments and clinical responsibilities unique to dental care professionals.
The MSc Degree course listings permit you to choose from implant dentistry, digital dentistry, orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, endodontics, periodontology, restorative and aesthetic. These courses incorporate and expose students to the very latest digital-driven technologies and treatment modalities.
The following MSc programmes are delivered on and off campus as distance learning and can be attended either full or part-time.
MSc Degree programmes can be completed in as little as one year, and are also available at Certificate and Diploma level 7. Blending learning with 80% online content supported by face-to-face teaching and clinical training minimising lost practice time and maximising learning.
The objective is to provide dentists with the knowledge and clinical skills essential for the delivery of competent, high-quality dental care following current regulatory standards. An important feature is continuous supervised clinical training at regular intervals.
The BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene is a three-year full-time programme which trains graduates to work as Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists.
Subject to Validation
The curriculum is a blend of teaching and learning methods, which combine clinical skills training subject to validation with the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and professional attributes at all levels of the programme. All teaching and learning activities are patient and student-centred and are specifically designed to ensure students are fully prepared for a primary care career as Dental Care Professionals (DCP).
The University has an established and highly regarded Dental Technology School, which provides exceptional training to our students and has a proven track record of delivering innovative, evidence-based training.
Whether you are a prospective student, a current student or a dental professional looking to further your education, we invite you to explore all that our university dental school has to offer. Join us in shaping the future of dentistry and making a positive impact on oral health worldwide.
Clinical dental technicians are registered by the General Dental Council and have been trained to offer a variety of denture services directly to patients. These services were formerly exclusively offered through a dentist. Clinical dental technicians may perform any or all of the following clinical procedures:
Clinical training is supervised at the University Dental Click permitting access and direct interaction with patients. Technicians will be guided throughout the assessment and treatment planning stages essential pre requisites for the delivery of safe and predicable patient care.
Professor of Dentistry
Dr Stewart Harding graduated from Newcastle Dental School in 1982 and is currently a Professor at Dentistry University of Bolton, Queens Institute for Dental Sciences. Since qualifying he has held various full and part-time hospital appointments and introduced osseointegrated implants into his restorative and orthodontic practice in 1985 since which he has successfully placed and restored thousands of implants in the UK and internationally. He pioneered postgraduate education for general practitioners wishing to attain recognised training in implant dentistry and was instrumental in designing and instigating several postgraduate degree programmers in the field. In 2019 the University of Bolton validated 10 MSc programmes in various fields of dentistry which can be attended both full and part time. These programmes were written and devised by Stewart Harding. He has also helped to set up similar postgraduate programmes in Singapore, Dubai, Sudan and Ghana with plans to expand into India and Pakistan. He has been an Expert witness since 2010 and manages over 100 cases a year for various legal firms and medical defense organisations and has advised the GDC on several cases.
Senior Lecturer
Project Manager for the development of the Centre for Dental Sciences at the University of Bolton in 2015. This department is now the largest provider of dental technology education in the United Kingdom.
Specific management experience in health and medical-based curriculum including Dental Technology, Dental Nursing, Pharmaceutical Services, Access to Higher Education and Health and Social Care.
Strong externally facing activities including membership of governing, regulatory bodies; academic course author and project management history that also includes the first specific CAD-CAM Centre of Excellence for Dental Technology in Birmingham.
We would welcome enthusiastic, aspiring Dental professionals to join our team and support us in delivering holistic, compassionate, patient-centred care to develop our students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for professional and personal success.
If you are a prospective student, or are interested in supporting the Queens Institute of Dentistry Sciences and would like to discuss the best course for you, please contact:
https://cl-dentalschool.co.uk/bolton
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https://www.bolton.ac.uk/existing-partners/off-campus-contact
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