Postgraduate dentistry degrees

Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, PG Cert
Dr Dina Dedi leads a class on aesthetic dentistry

Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, PG Cert

We explore the most important topics in aesthetic dentistry. This course is ideal for practitioners looking to expand into this field.

Conservative Dentistry, MSc
open mouth

Conservative Dentistry, MSc

Our MSc in Conservative Dentistry will help you see your dental practice and patient management in a whole new way.

Endodontics, MSc
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Endodontics, MSc

Develop the skills you need for independent practice of endodontics at a level above special interest but below specialist.

Implant Dentistry, MSc
Implant dentistry

Implant Dentistry, MSc

Gain the skills for dental implant case selection and planning, and to place and restore straightforward implant cases.

Implant Dentistry, PG Cert
Implants

Implant Dentistry, PG Cert

Describe and perform the surgical steps involved in the guided placement of a dental implant. Learn how to plan, restore and maintain implants for standard, single unit cases.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MSc
Performing oral surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MSc

Learn the theory of oral and maxillofacial surgery. This is ideal to widen your scope of treatment in dental practice, either for hospital posts or further training.

Periodontology, MSc (Distance Learning)
Periodontist

Periodontology, MSc (Distance Learning)

Study peri-implant disease management, non-surgical therapy and the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment planning in implant dentistry.

Oral Medicine, MSc
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Oral Medicine, MSc

Gain the skills to help manage patients across possibly the widest spectrum of diseases relevant to oral medicine in Europe and globally.

Restorative Dental Practice MSc
Dental practitioner with tools working on restorative dentistry

Restorative Dental Practice MSc

Restorative dentistry underpins contemporary primary care dentistry. We cover a wide range of specialties encompassing prosthodontics, aesthetics, endodontics and periodontics.

Special Care Dentistry, MSc
Student receiving instruction on the Special Care Dentistry programme

Special Care Dentistry, MSc

Enhance your ability to provide care to patients with special needs with this master's degree in Special Care Dentistry.

Special Care Dentistry, PG Cert
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Special Care Dentistry, PG Cert

This part-time Postgraduate Certificate provides interested dentists with a basic understanding of the delivery of special care dentistry.

MClinDent programmes

Endodontology, MClinDent
Endodontics

Endodontology, MClinDent

Develop the skills to apply appropriate clinical strategies based on first principles and be well prepared for a future as a specialist.

Endodontology (Advanced Training), MClinDent
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Endodontology (Advanced Training), MClinDent

A 3-year master's for those who want to specialise in endodontology. Your training is mapped to the UK GDC-approved specialty training curriculum.

Oral Surgery MClinDent
Aesthetic dentistry

Oral Surgery MClinDent

Develop the skills to apply appropriate clinical strategies based on first principles and be well prepared for a future as a specialist.

Oral Surgery (Advanced Training), MClinDent
Dentists performing oral surgery on a patient in a studio

Oral Surgery (Advanced Training), MClinDent

Get hands-on training in oral surgery in the heart of London. Develop your understanding of the theoretical and clinical aspects of this surgical field, applied clinical sciences and research methods.

Orthodontics (Advanced Training), MClinDent
Teaching model tooth set for orthodontic dentistry

Orthodontics (Advanced Training), MClinDent

Combine theoretical and clinical elements of oral surgery to create an enjoyable balance of academic study and patient care.

Periodontology, MClinDent
Periodontist

Periodontology, MClinDent

Gain intensive knowledge of the principles of periodontal diseases, the management of advanced periodontal cases and the surgical components of implant dentistry.

Prosthodontics (Advanced Training), MClinDent
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Prosthodontics (Advanced Training), MClinDent

Develop a high level of clinical skill for diagnosing, treating, and restoratively managing advanced and complex cases with an evidence-based approach.

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State-of-the-art facilities
A dental workshop at the Eastman Dental Institute, with desks and models

State-of-the-art facilities

Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Bloomsbury provide exceptional access to patients and opportunities for education and research.

My former lecturers trained here
Kevin Henry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute Alumnus

My former lecturers trained here

One factor that drew Kevin Henry to study at UCL was that some of his undergraduate lecturers at the University of West Indies also trained at the Eastman Dental Institute.

Spread valuable skills worldwide
Student receiving instruction on the Special Care Dentistry programme

Spread valuable skills worldwide

Leticia Sarubbi planned to return to her home in Paraguay and work with the National University of Asuncion to incorporate special care into its dentistry curriculum.

"A fantastic mixture of training"
Nick Lygidakis

"A fantastic mixture of training"

DDent graduate Nick from Greece says the Eastman has a reputation of excellent clinical and academic training and is well recognised amongst dentists across the world.

I wanted to experience more
Reina, MSc Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery graduate

I wanted to experience more

Reina studied the MSc Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with the ambition to gain the skills that could improve the system of oral care in the Philippines and improve quality of life.

Opportunities from specialist training
Richard Horwitz, Periodontology MClinDent graduate

Opportunities from specialist training

Periodontology MClinDent graduate Richard Horwitz relished the opportunity to perform advanced surgical procedures and to take an active leading role in a research project.

You just have to look into the academic backgrounds of the most prominent and talented dentists within the UK to realise that many of them trace at least a part of their training to this institute. I gained a world-class Master's degree in Endodontology but the greatest achievement was the friends I met during my time here.

Dr Kunal Patel, MSc Endodontics

Dr Kunal Patel

MSc Endodontics

More from Kunal
Watch What our students say - Vikki and Nayera, Conservative Dentistry MSc on YouTube.

Research degrees at UCL Eastman

Eastman Dental Institute, MPhil/PhD
Digital dentistry

Eastman Dental Institute, MPhil/PhD

Develop your scientific knowledge and research skills in a world-leading centre focusing on oral health, microbial diseases, and biomaterials tissue engineering.

Eastman Dental Institute (Clinical Experience), MPhil/PhD
Examining dental equipment at the Eastman Dental Institute

Eastman Dental Institute (Clinical Experience), MPhil/PhD

Conduct research in oral health, microbial diseases, or biomaterials tissue engineering. Your laboratory or clinically based research programme will be supervised by international specialists.

Paediatric Dentistry, DDent
Paediatric Dentistry

Paediatric Dentistry, DDent

This 3-year full-time professional doctorate is for dentists wanting to train to specialist level. It combines specialist-level clinical practice with doctorate-level research.

Paul Ashley
Professor Paul Ashley

Director: Paediatric Dentistry, DDent

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Jacopo Buti
Professor Jacopo Buti

Director: Periodontology, MSc

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

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Professor Susan Cunningham

Director: Orthodontics, MClinDent / Advanced

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Francesco D'Aiuto
Professor Francesco D'Aiuto

Director: Periodontology, MClinDent

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Dena Dedi
Dr Dina Dedi

Director: Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, PG Cert

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Stefano Fedele
Professor Stefano Fedele

Director: Oral Medicine, MSc

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Peter Fine
Professor Peter Fine

Co-Director: Restorative Dental Practice MSc

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Professor Federico Foschi
Professor Federico Foschi

Director: Endodontics, MSc / Endodontology MClinDent

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Rachel Lesson
Professor Rachel Leeson

Director: Oral Surgery, MClinDent / Eastman Dental Institute, PhD

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Natalie Leow
Dr Natalie Leow

Co-Director: Periodontology, MClinDent

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Susan Parekh - Professor of Paediatric Denistry
Professor Susan Parekh

Director: Paediatric Dentistry MSc (Not running in 2025)

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

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Mr Dev Patel

Director: Implant Dentistry, MSc

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Lambis Petridis
Dr Lambis Petridis

Director: Prosthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Stephen Porter
Professor Stephen Porter

Director: Special Care Dentistry, MSc

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Raelene Sambrook
Dr Raelene Sambrook

Director: Conservative Dentistry, MSc

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Historic blueprint of the site that became the Eastman

Did you know?

The idea was founded in 1926

In 1926, American entrepreneur and philanthropist George Eastman donated £200,000 to fund a dental clinic in London. In 1931, the Eastman Dental Clinic opened as part of the Royal Free Hospital to provide dental care for disadvantaged children.

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