Diploma of Membership in Prosthodontics
- £1500.00
Eligibility
- To be eligible to enter the examination candidates must possess a dental qualification which can be registered in the Dentists’ Register and to graduates or diplomates in Dental Surgery.
- Entry to the exam is also dependent on evidence of satisfactory completion of three years full-time (or part-time equivalent) recognised specialty training.
Format of Examination
Candidates must elect to be examined in one of the following disciplines within restorative dentistry:
- endodontics;
- periodontics;
- prosthodontics.
The exam consists of the following components:
- a three hour written paper with six compulsory short-answer questions in general restorative dentistry;
- a three hour written paper with six compulsory short-answer questions in the specialty of the candidate’s choice (endodontics, periodontics or prosthodontics)
- two 20 minute unseen case examination encounters, each based on a 20 minute review of the clinical records of a patient with a range of general restorative dental problems to cover assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis.
- four 20 minutes unseen case examination encounters, each based on a 20 minute review of the clinical records of a patient in the candidate’s chosen specialty
Syllabus
The general restorative dentistry element of the exam will test the candidate’s broad-based understanding of the theory and practice of restorative dentistry set in the context of total patient care. The relevant basic and clinical science will be included. The specialist element of the exam will follow from this broad base.
Candidates are expected to be aware of recent developments in their specialist field.
The level of understanding of the following subjects should be appropriate to a three-year specialist training programme.
Prosthodontics
- Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the masticatory system, pulp and periodontium
- Endodontics and periodontics in relation to prosthodontics
- Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
- Management of pain/emergency dental treatment
- Prevention of dental diseases
- Complete dentures (including copy dentures, overdentures and immediate dentures)
- Removable partial dentures
- Maxillofacial prosthodontics
- Combination of fixed and removable prostheses
- Fixed prostheses conforming to, existing and reorganisation occlusion
- Implant supported prostheses (both fixed and removable)
- Identification and management of denture and crown & bridge problems
- The conservation of teeth, including indications, principles and techniques for
- intracoronal and extracoronal restorations and including adhesive techniques and
- materials
- Theory and practice of occlusion including the uses and a working knowledge of
- articulators
- Diagnosis and management of T.M.D
- Management of medically/clinically compromised patients and the elderly
- A good working knowledge of the interface between prosthodontics/ surgical dentistry/orthodontics
- Surgical aspects of prosthodontic treatment, for example, pre-prosthetic surgery, ride augmentation, apicectomy
- Experience of relevant laboratory techniques, including diagnostic laboratory work and technical aspects of fixed and removable prostheses
- Biomaterials and dental materials
- Imaging
- Pharmacology
- Epidemiology
- Communication, psychology, interpersonal skills and team leadership
- Research methodology and statistics
- Evaluation of treatment outcomes
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The Bi-Collegiate Membership examination in Prosthodontics will be delivered via online remote examination for both the Written paper and Unseen Cases - you can read our remote delivery guidance for more information.
M Endo, M Perio and M Pros Examinations March/April 2023
Payment Booking Deadline: 12 February 2023 | Written Exam Date: 31 March 2023 | Unseen Cases Exam Date: 3-6 April 2023 | Exam Fee: £1500
All payments must be received in full by 5pm on the closing date. Please read the exam regulations before applying.