Postgraduate

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) is a three-year, full-time specialist training program for qualified dentists accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC) for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

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Address

Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Graduates are eligible for registration as specialists in the appropriate discipline with the relevant registration authorities in Australia and New Zealand in their chosen field, provided they are eligible for registration as a dentist. The course consists of didactic work, clinical practice, laboratory and research work.
Graduates are eligible for registration as specialists in the appropriate discipline with the relevant registration authorities in Australia and New Zealand in their chosen field, provided they are eligible for registration as a dentist. The course consists of didactic work, clinical practice, laboratory and research work.

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Full-Fee Paying Place $45,100.00

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$71,400.00
2025
$75,700.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

COMPETITIVE ENTRY PROCESS

Application Checklist

Entry into the DClinDent is on a competitive basis with places being offered to the highest ranked applicants as assessed by the Dental School.

 

COMPETITIVE ENTRY PROCESS

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent in the practice of general dentistry;
and
(c) current registration as a dentist in Australia.
Applicants must be eligible and remain registered for the duration of the course.
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Program

Applications

Applications for 2025 commencement open 1 February and close 30 June 2024

Refer to the DCD application checklist on the admissions tab for information on documentation is required by the due date, and contact the Admissions team should you have any queries.

Apply via the online application portal: uwa.edu.au/apply 

 


Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Program

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on—
(a) personal statement addressing; research expertise; years of clinical experience and training; other relevant training;
and
(b) interview;
and
(c) two referees reports
(d) desirable - passed the Primary Examination for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

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Course details

Program specialisations are offered in Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry and taught by experienced specialists in their field. Specialisations are subject to availability of places each year in a beginning of year intake.  On completion of the DClinDent program you'll be eligible for registration as a dental specialist with appropriate registration bodies in Australia and New Zealand. Our clinics and laboratories are equipped with digital technologies including CBCT, CADCAM and 3dMD in addition to rotary endodontics and surgical microscopes and the latest research infrastructure.
 
 

About the course

The DClinDent is a degree by coursework and includes a supervised research project and report. Coursework covers topics in biostatistics, research methodology, oral and maxillofacial radiography and radiology, practical aspects of specialist dentistry and discipline-oriented research. The program involves didactic teaching, weekly seminars, journal clubs and clinics combined with a supervised research project. Interdisciplinary teaching and research opportunities are available. The research methodology and the research project are worth 25 per cent of the degree.
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • January
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 90840
CRICOS code
  • 068911K
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • January
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 90840
CRICOS code
  • 068911K
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

Important dates

Intake Periods
  • January 2025
  • January 2026
Application Open
  • Thursday 1 February 2024
  • Saturday 1 February 2025
Application Close
  • Sunday 30 June 2024
  • Wednesday 30 April 2025

Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Core
Take all units (18 points):
Dento-maxillofacial Radiology specialisation
Take all units (126 points):
Endodontics specialisation
Take all units (126 points):
Oral Medicine specialisation
Take all units (126 points):
Oral Pathology - currently not available specialisation
Take all units (126 points):
Orthodontics specialisation
Take all units (126 points):
Paediatric Dentistry specialisation
Take all units (126 points):
Periodontics specialisation
Take all units (126 points):
Prosthodontics specialisation
Take all units (126 points):
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Program

Applications

Applications for 2025 commencement open 1 February and close 30 June 2024

Refer to the DCD application checklist on the admissions tab for information on documentation is required by the due date, and contact the Admissions team should you have any queries.

Apply via the online application portal: uwa.edu.au/apply 

 


Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Program
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Periodontics

Specialisation

Periodontics

Program objectives:
The DClinDent (Periodontics) program is designed to lead to a specialist registration in the field of periodontics. This program comprises a well-balanced mix of didactic coursework, clinical work and a research project covering all aspects of modern periodontal and oral implantology practice. This includes the relevant biomedical sciences (such as microbiology, clinical immunology, oral medicine and oral pathology as they pertain to periodontics and implant dentistry) and multidisciplinary treatment planning with all dental specialist disciplines.

 
Specialisation
Specialisation

Oral Medicine

Program objectives:
Oral medicine is defined as the branch of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis, prevention and predominantly non-surgical management of medically related disorders and conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region, in particular oral mucosal disease and orofacial pain as well as the oral health care of medically complex patients.

 
Specialisation
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specialisation

Prosthodontics

Program objectives:

Prosthodontics is the branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

specialisation
Specialisation

Endodontics

Program objectives:
The DClinDent (Endodontics) program aims to teach and develop the necessary skills to enable students to provide ethical, high-quality, patient-centred and evidence-based specialist endodontic treatment to patients. It aims to develop graduates who have a broad scientific foundation of knowledge to become critical thinkers and to embrace the developing and ever-changing science of the discipline with enthusiasm and caution while also developing their technical skills to a high level.

 
 
Specialisation
Specialisation

Orthodontics

Program objectives:

The DClinDent (Orthodontics) program provides didactic and clinical tuition in orthodontics and related subjects. This is largely achieved through an understanding and a firm command of the contemporary orthodontic literature. Students are trained in research methodology and are required to design and conduct a research project. The course allows for consolidation of knowledge of the basic sciences and expansion of clinical experience gained previously as well as during the program.
The program aims to provide carefully selected dentists with the necessary skills to provide ethical, patient-centred, evidence-based orthodontic treatment.

Specialisation
Specialisation

Paediatrics

Program objectives:
The major aim of the program is to train candidates to be clinically competent paediatric dentists. The DClinDent (Paediatric Dentistry) program facilitates development of the candidate’s diagnostic and technical skills while encouraging innovation and critical thinking to provide high-quality, patient-centred treatment to children from birth through the teenage years.

Specialisation
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Paediatrics