Post graduate diploma courses are specialized programs at the postgraduate level and are generally completed within the duration of 6 months or 1 year. These courses are considered to be the best alternative for a master’s degree in the same field, especially for students or working professionals looking for short courses and are not ready to invest more time or money.
Postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates offer shorter alternatives to a more time consuming master’s degree. This has made them a popular choice amongst those looking to get a postgraduate qualification in a shorter amount of time.
These courses in dentistry are more advanced than a bachelor’s degree and holds the same level of qualification as a master’s degree, although it takes less time to complete and only requires 120 credits.
Similarly, a postgraduate certificate course, like a postgraduate diploma, provides the same level of qualification as a master’s degree, but is shorter than both – only requiring 60 credits to complete. They are an ideal option for you if you would like to study a higher education course without the time commitment, or without the need to complete a dissertation that are usually mandatory in a master’s degree.
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma or a Postgraduate Certificate?
There are many questions which arise in a student’s mind and they are usually in a dilemma whether to choose a master’s degree or a shorter option, postgraduate diploma course. While pursuing a master’s degree has its own advantages, post graduate diploma courses has its own benefits. They are extremely useful if you’d like to continue working alongside your studies. This allows you to avoid putting your career on hold. In addition, the shorter length of time and lack of research makes these courses good for those wishing to gain a practical qualification to advance their careers, rather than researching a particular subject in so much depth.
There are often links to work programs, residential courses, or other such options that allow you to continue your career whilst gaining a qualification. These links to business are great for those with this goal in mind, as very often the work experience gained on a course can lead directly into paid employment.
Additionally, a postgraduate diploma is great for someone who may not be sure about going into academics, or perhaps who wants to study further but not to the extent a master’s degree requires.
Other benefits of postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates include:
- The opportunity to further your studies without the time and financial commitment of a master’s degree
- Begin specializing in the field well before moving into a master’s degree
- Improve career prospects
Finding the perfect postgraduate course can be challenging, especially when there are multiple kinds of courses you can take. You’ll find yourself sifting through brochures of many institutes regarding various postgraduate certificates and postgraduate diplomas. Knowing which one is the right one for you can be sometimes difficult to determine.
In this blog, we aim to give you an overview about the various courses we provide at our institute and help you take a right step forward in your career.
ABOUT OUR INSTITUTE
Dr. Rajat Sachdeva’s institute for dental diploma courses is a premier institution that is known for its integrative educational innovation and an inter-professional health care development that utilizes advanced technology, state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, outstanding and dedicated faculty for professional growth of students and enable them to serve the community as educated, empowered and honorable dental professionals and members of the society.
Our aim has always been to realize our vision by training and educating highly competent, diverse groups of clinical practitioners and professionals in dentistry who possess the ability to provide complex, integrative and high quality care to the society.
We have always aimed to provide the students with best infrastructural facilities and enable them to face challenges in their career.
We are proud to admit that the batches we have trained have went on to become ethical, caring, lifelong learners who are contributing their part for a healthy nation.
We are contributing continuously for the past few decades to build a professionally competent general and specialty workforce to meet the nation’s healthcare needs.
Short-term courses/Diploma courses at our institute
The postgraduate diploma programs at our institute are designed for dentists wishing to enhance their dental knowledge and clinical skills, whilst continuing to work in practice, and runs part-time. Graduates are well-regarded and recognized for their performance; and enjoy high employment and employer satisfaction rates.
We offer short courses on various specializations in dentistry wherein both basic and advanced level concepts are dealt with.
The following are a list of courses available at our institute:
- GENERAL DENTISTRY REFRESHMENT COURSES
- ICOI MASTER CLINICAL IMPLANT TRAINING
- FAST TRACK IMPLANTS COURSE 7 DAYS
- MICROENDODONTICS 2 DAYS COURSE
- LASERS 2/5 DAYS COURSE
- BASIC ENDODONTICS 3 DAYS COURSE
- ADVANCED ENDODONTICS COURSE
- ORTHODONTICS COURSE
- ADVANCED SINUS MANIPULATION, LIFTING AND GRAFTING
- BASIC FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION COURSE 2 DAYS
- FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION COMPREHENSIVE COURSE OF 6 DAYS
- PERIODONTICS 4 DAYS COURSE
- PERIODONTICS 6 DAYS COURSE
- PEDODONTICS COURSE
- ORAL SURGERY COURSE
- ZYGOMATIC COURSE
- COSMETIC DENTISTRY TRAINING
- CROWN AND BRIDGE- HANDS-ON COURSE
- FIXED PROSTHODONTICS 8 DAYS COURSE
- 2 DAYS ALL ON 4 ALL ON 6 DAYS COURSE
You can choose one or more of these courses for an all-round enhancement of your dentistry skills.
Postgraduate diploma course in Endodontics
Among the courses mentioned above, if you want to perfect your skills in the field of endodontic, you can choose from the following options:
- MICROENDODONTICS 2 DAYS COURSE
- LASERS 2/5 DAYS COURSE
- BASIC ENDODONTICS 3 DAYS COURSE
- ADVANCED ENDODONTICS COURSE
- COSMETIC DENTISTRY TRAINING
These program enables participants to improve their knowledge and refine their practical and clinical skills. Subjects covered include the biological basis of disease management, as well as the clinical and technical aspects of treatment. The program is delivered to the participants by leading clinicians, providing close support, coaching and mentoring to help them improve themselves in technical, clinical and cognitive domains. The course outcomes are clearly distinguished by confident clinical performance of the participant.
What all is covered in these courses?
- Endodontic pathology
- Pre-Endodontic assessment and case complexity
- Pain management (LA/Analgesia)
- Rubber dam and pre-endodontic build up
- Tooth Anatomy and Morphology aiding access cavity design and canal location
- Chemo-mechanical debridement
- Dento-alveolar trauma
- Obturation and treatment of open apex
- Post & core
- Restoration of root canal treated teeth
- Retreatment in endodontics
- Management of endodontic complications
- CBCT in endodontics
- Patient management
Who are these courses for?
This program has been designed for dentists who are looking to enhance their clinical practice and skills, through a platform which offers continual access to support, advice and knowledge. The Diploma in Endodontics is suitable for dentists working in any type of practice. It caters for a wide range of dentistry so delegates can enhance their clinical skills no matter which environment they are working in. These courses are also suitable for those general dental practitioners who want to follow a structured program but are unable to undertake full-time postgraduate study (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. These courses are also a great option for those who wish to work at a higher, more satisfying level and gain enhanced skills in Endodontics. Courses like Micro-endodontics and Lasers are being pursued by experienced clinicians also, who want to expand their practice and move on to new techniques and advancements. Cosmetic dentistry training will give you an insight into various esthetic procedures like bleaching, veneers, crowns and laminates.
How will this course benefit you?
The Postgraduate Diploma Endodontics at Dr. Rajat Sachdeva’s Dental Institute aims to help add to, refine and strengthen clinical skills, thereby building clinical confidence, whilst continuously refining patient communication and management. By developing the skills in assessing case suitability and complexity, and with the support of our lecturers, delegates will be able to take on a larger array of dental treatments, applicable to all types of dental practice.
Why should you choose us?
We aim to provide dentists with the knowledge and understanding of the latest techniques in endodontics.
The PG Diploma course in endodontics at Dr. Rajat Sachdeva’s institute aims to the cover the fundamental aspects of endodontics allowing clinicians to treat relatively straightforward endodontic cases to more advance re-treatment and complex cases.
Delegates will gain knowledge and practical skills allowing them to assess, evaluate and diagnose cases and treat endodontic cases in General Practice.
We help dentists feel supported in their day-to-day clinical practice. The program is designed to not only enhance clinical skills, but help coach delegates, allowing them to assess their own clinical settings, to help ensure they get the most out of the program. Comprehensive support will be provided throughout the course.
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