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Why Special Care Dentistry?
The number听of individuals with complex systemic disease that may impact upon oral health and the provision of dental care is ever rising. This is听particularly as a result听of听increasing lifespan, which has听led to an increase in cardiac (e.g. cardiovascular), neurological (e.g. dementia), endocrine (e.g. diabetes mellitus) and many other disease processes.
Special Care Dentistry is thus more relevant than ever to ensure that patients from around the globe are appropriately managed to enhance their function and quality of life.
Why Eastman?
Our programme provides postgraduates with didactic teaching by internationally recognised clinical academics plus an听opportunity to be involved in the management of patients with possibly听the widest spectrum of disease relevant to Special Care Dentistry in Europe (if not globally).
We emphasise putting theory into practice to ensure that graduates are well equipped to manage patients with complex needs and help them maintain good oral health and general well being.
Read about the experiences of Special Care patient Chris Cook.
- Staff
- (Head)
Honorary contracts / Visiting lecturers / NHS staff
- Dr Fatimah Alsayer
- Facilities
翱耻谤听state-of-the-art facilities听include two dedicated听laboratories for the production of patient devices such as fixed and removable prosthetic devices. There are five clinical skills laboratories containing听90 clinical skills stations equipped with dental manikins allowing trainees to practically and safely refine skills and听work in conditions that mimic real-life practice. Two of our suites are also equipped with dental microscopes to aid identification of anatomical imperfections and the quick detection of enamel and dentine fractures.
- Contact
Professor Stephen Porter,听Programme Director
Nichola Faddoul,听Programme Administrator
- Visiting
The unit welcomes visits from prospective students. Appointments to visit should be made at least two months in advance. Your visit will enable you to meet staff and discuss applications. For an appointment contact the Programme Administrator.
