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Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is specialist training for dentists who already practise and want to focus on a particular area, such as orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics or children's dentistry.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Level
Masters degree (extended)
University
Leads on to
Prosthodontist
$182,000 (estimate) median pay, In demand
Taught by
4 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Endodontist

    Endodontists diagnose and treat disease inside the tooth, saving teeth that would otherwise be extracted.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$166,400 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Orthodontist

    An orthodontist is a dental specialist who straightens teeth and guides jaw growth, usually through treatment that runs a year or more.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$166,400 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Paediatric Dentist

    Paediatric dentists treat the dental problems of infants, children and teenagers, including the decay, growth issues and dental anxiety that general practices often refer on.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$145,600 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Periodontist

    Periodontists treat the gums along with the bone and ligaments that hold teeth in place, so patients with advanced gum disease can often keep their own teeth.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$166,400 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Prosthodontist

    Prosthodontists rebuild missing or damaged teeth, replacing them with crowns, bridges, dentures and implants so patients can chew, speak and smile properly again.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$182,000 (estimate)

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 4 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.

  • Advanced clinical practice in a dental specialty
  • Supervised treatment of complex patient cases
  • Diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Research methods and a research project
  • Specialty theory and current evidence

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.