University of Adelaide School of Dentistry

University of Adelaide School of Dentistry is one of the Schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences at of the University of Adelaide.

The School of Dentistry at the University of Adelaide has a long and distinguished history of innovation in its teaching and research. Its programs include the Bachelor of Dental Surgery and the Bachelor of Oral Health together with a range of postgraduate courses. The School also offers to the dental profession an interesting and challenging program of continuing education.

The teaching programs are highly regarded both nationally and internationally. With its intent to remain at the leading edge of best practice, the School is currently undertaking a major review of its undergraduate curricula.

Research

The School of Dentistry has a long and distinguished research history. It is home to the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health [http://www.arcpoh.adelaide.edu.au/] and the Colgate Clinical Dental Research Centre [http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/colgate/] , which is the most advanced dental research centre in the southern hemisphere.

Areas of Research strengths include:Craniofacial Biology [http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/cfbrg/] , Forensic Odontology [http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/fou/] , Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery [http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/omfs/training/#research] , Oral Microbiology [http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/oral_disease/] , Dental Education [http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/derg/] , Dental Materials, and Oral Pathology.

Graduate Programs

The Faculty of Dentistry offers formal graduate programs leading to a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree (DClinDent) in the following areas:
*Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
*Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Offered conjointly with a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine)
*Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
*Pedodontics
*Periodontics
*Prosthodontics
*Endodontics
*Special Needs Dentistry

The Faculty also offers graduate programs in Forensic Odontology and Restorative dentistry.

The Faculty also currently runs a 2-year clinical bridging course for overseas trained dentists who would like an accredited qualification to practice in Australia.

ome Notable Alumni

* Prof. P. Raymond Begg,AO [http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news19321.html] , Orthodontist, DDSc '35

Accreditation

*The University of Adelaide School of Dentistry is accredited by the Australian Dental Council and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
*The Dental Faculty is currently applying for accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the United States (CODA) and the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).

External links

* [http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/ The University of Adelaide School of Dentistry]
* [http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/colgate/ Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre (CACDRC)]
* [http://www.arcpoh.adelaide.edu.au/ The Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH)]
* [http://www.racds.org/home Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons]
* [http://www.ada.org.au/ Australian Dental Association]
* [http://www.dentalcouncil.net.au/ Australian Dental Council]
* [http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/australia_innovates/?Section_id=1030&article_id=10101&behaviour=view_article Powerhouse Museum Begg Exhibit]