Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) degree at University of Melbourne is for general dentists who wish to become specialists.
The (DCD) degree is designed to provide the opportunity to advance professional knowledge and skills in one of the specialist areas to an expert level and engage new and emerging relevant fields of study.
The course aims to facilitate the advanced development of clinical, academic and research skills necessary for students to further their career in specialty practice, academia or research. The course offers a choice of the following specialist fields:Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry,Periodontics, Prosthodontics,Special Needs Dentistry
This course has been accredited by the Australian Dental Council for graduates to register with AHPRA and practice in Australian and New Zealand as a Specialist Dentist within one of these specialties. The degree was first offered and conferred in 2004 and is academically on a par with a Research Doctorate and Higher Doctorate – the highest level of degree in Australia.

The program is a three-year full-time course that provides advanced study and training in all areas of your chosen specialty. The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry also offers the option to extend the research project to meet the needs of a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy. For further information on this option, students should discuss this with their specialist convener.