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Dental Materials and Digital Manufacturing
School of Clinical Dentistry,
Faculty of Health
Course description
This course covers a wide range of topics in traditional and digital dentistry – from the fundamental science behind the materials dentists use to state-of-the-art computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques. Dentists, dental technicians and science graduates with clinical and engineering backgrounds can expand and update their skills by studying the latest advances in dental materials and digital dentistry.
You will examine the properties of different materials, why these features make them useful to dentists, and how this knowledge is applied to treatment options such as fixed restorations or removable prosthodontics and orthodontics. Alongside this, you will explore the scientific and practical issues that need to be considered when choosing, evaluating and developing dental materials.
Your digital dentistry training will take place in our new, state-of-the-art Dental Technology Unit and will include the use of intra-oral and extra-oral scanners to investigate dental problems in greater detail, as well as 3D printing and milling to manufacture dental appliances.
You will spend a large amount of time in practical sessions so that, by the end of the course, you will be able to produce advanced and technically demanding dental appliances and medical devices. Topics including tissue engineering, biomaterials and regenerative dentistry are also covered.
The largest part of your degree will be your research project. You will undertake a scientific research training programme and complete an independent research project, working closely with experts in the School of Clinical Dentistry.
Modules
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Open days
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Duration
1 year full-time
Teaching
You will learn through practical sessions, lectures, seminars and independent study.
Assessment
You will be assessed through written work, presentations, exams and your research project.
Your career
This course can help you develop your career in advanced technologies and dentistry by giving you the specialist knowledge, skills and experience to take on a more senior or managerial role.
The course is also great preparation for a PhD and a career in dental materials and manufacturing research. Lots of University of Sheffield graduates work as researchers at top universities and research institutes, and in industry.
Entry requirements
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.
Fees and funding
Apply
This course is pending approval. Once the programme is open to applicants, you'll be able to apply via the Postgraduate Online Application Form.
Any supervisors and research areas listed are indicative and may change before the start of the course.
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