Practical Aspects of Perio-endo-restorative Interface 20 credits

The course also covers advanced restoration of root-filled teeth, including when to use posts or full-coverage restorations. Additionally, you'll engage in clinical case discussions and begin developing a research proposal or clinical study related to the course content.

Course delivery

Residential Week: Tutorials are delivered online, as outlined in Appendix 1, with practical sessions held during an intensive residential week.

Practical sessions focus on current, evidence-based approaches to endodontic surgery. You'll learn and perform a variety of techniques for managing failed endodontic cases, using both surgical and non-surgical methods to treat periapical inflammation.

Content

On completion, you should be able to:

• Understand the handling of the soft and hard tissues in apical surgery.
• Have knowledge of the use of the operating microscope for surgery and complex cases.
• Understand the options for tooth restoration.
• Understand the clinical indications for dental post use.

Course dates

October 2025 - June 2026

Assessment

• Practical – 50%
• Unseen case – 25%
• Journal presentation – 25%

The practical will be undertaken over 3 hours and will include a reflection of the session. The unseen case will be undertaken over 15 minutes of exam with 15 minutes of preparation. The journal presentation will be 15 minutes with 10 minutes of questions.

Credits

20 credits

You must have completed the following courses prior to joining this programme:

• Advanced Materials
• The Perio-endo-restorative Interface

For further information on entry requirements, please contact the programme team: endodontics@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Fees for 2025 entry

Microcredential (Home and International): £1,288.88

Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?

• Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree
• Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
• Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
• Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
• Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
• Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.

Please note the deadline for submitting an application:

• Applicants eligible for Home fees are to apply a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date.
• Applicants eligible for Overseas fees are to apply a minimum of 3 months before the module start date.

Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit short course version.