In this section, you can find questions and answers to the most common queries related to the programme. In case you cannot find an answer to your question in this section, please contact us.
Programme
Where are the courses going to take place?
Cairo, Egypt.
Is this course going to be hands-on/practical?
Yes. Majority of the course is practical hands-on (approx. 50%) using microscopes.
How many cases do I need to present for the Certificate and Fellowship courses?
You need to present 5 for the Certificate course and 5 for the Fellowship course.
Can I do the cases on my own patient in the clinic I work at?
Yes, you will do these cases on your own patients.
What are the Certificate and Diploma exams consisting of?
Multiple choice questions and review of the cases.
What happens if I miss one module?
Both the certificate and diploma courses will be annual repetitive events. For example, if you miss Module 2 of the Certificate course, you will be able to do the same exact module in the next year and still obtain your Certificate.
Is only one endo company used during the hands-on?
No. This is an academic course and therefore during the hands-on part many different file systems and obturation systems will be introduced and used.
Registration & Payment
What are the requirement for signing up for the Certificate course?
You need to be a General Practitioner (GP) Dentist, any other type of dentist or a dental student in order to be eligible for the Certificate course.
What is the deadline for the registration?
There are only limited seats available so whenever the courses are full, registration will be closed.
Can I sign up only for the Certificate course?
Yes. You will then obtain Certificate in Clinical Endodontics from the British Royal Society of Dentists.
Is payment in installments available?
Yes, it is. You can pay the Certificate course in 3 different instalments and the Diploma course 3 different instalments. Payments must be made prior to each Module. For more information go to the registration section of the website.
What is included in the price?
Lectures, hands-on training, all training materials, lunch, coffee breaks, certificates after each module and others. No hidden costs.
Accreditation & CME
Is this programme accredited?
Yes, it is. By Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and DOH-Abu Dhabi with regards to CME points.
How many CME credits would I obtain if I follow the courses?
All modules are 4 days long. Each day gives you est. 7 CME, meaning in one module you will obtain est. 28 CME. If you attend the Certificate course, you will attain est. 84 CME. If you attend the Certificate and Diploma, you will attain est 168 CME.
What is the core purpose of The British Royal Society of Dentists?
The British Academy of Restorative Dentistry (BARD) is an organization whose core purpose is the education of dental clinicians, aiding in the improvement of Oral Health by offering them a flexible learning pathway. These pathways can lead to MRD via PG Certificate, Diploma, MSc and MClinDent and MSc (Master of Science). Members are encouraged and given the opportunity to improve their skills in all aspects of dentistry from the very basic principles to advanced treatments and concepts. Our members are not limited to just dentists, dental technicians are also part of the BARD Family.
After the Diploma
I would like to receive a fellowship from British Royal Society of Dentists.
How can I achieve this?
Firstly, you need to complete the Certificate and Diploma courses in Dubai. Secondly, you need to have Masters degree or you need to be a Specialists. Thirdly, you need to presents a portfolio of 10 case studies for approval by the Board of Directors of BRSDent. Then you will be awarded Fellowship of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry which is the highest honour.
