Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative Dentistry)

Overview

1. The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Surgical Dentistry) at the University of Sydney is designed for dentists who wish to develop and elevate their surgical skills within general dental practice, covering both the theoretical foundations and advanced clinical procedures in oral surgery. The curriculum includes units in oral medicine, oral pathology, implant-related work, and a supervised research project.
2. The programme builds competence in surgical clinical techniques, enabling participants to manage complex patient cases (including medically-compromised patients) in dental surgery contexts, and to work with implants and advanced oral surgery workflows. It also serves as a pathway for those who may later wish to undertake the full specialist doctorate (e.g., the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery)).
3. Delivered in state-of-the-art clinical and specialist settings (for example, at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health or Sydney Dental Hospital), students benefit from exposure to hospital dental services, multidisciplinary case management and research-informed practice. The School emphasises a patient-centred, evidence-based approach in these specialist postgraduate programmes.

Eligibility

1. Hold a recognised dental qualification (e.g., BDS, DMD) from an approved institution.
2. Be eligible for or hold registration (or limited registration for postgraduate training) with the relevant dental regulatory body.
3. Have at least two years of general dental practice experience.
4. Demonstrate suitability for the surgical dentistry specialisation (often via continuing education or evidence of interest) and be ready for full-time intensive clinical training.
5. For international applicants: meet English-language proficiency and credential equivalency requirements.

Minimum Education