Master of Clinical Periodontology and Implantology at RAK College of Dental Sciences is a three-year postgraduate program that provides advanced education in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal
and peri-implant diseases. Students develop skills in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning using modern clinical and radiographic techniques, and gain competence in performing non-surgical and surgical
periodontal and implant procedures safely and effectively.
Graduates are trained to critically evaluate scientific literature, apply research evidence in clinical practice, and engage in lifelong learning and continuous professional development. The program also fosters leadership, communication, and teamwork skills to enable effective collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare settings and contribute to improved oral health outcomes in the community.
Advance your dental career with a specialist postgraduate qualification. The Master of Clinical Periodontology and Implantology is a three-year postgraduate program designed to equip graduates with advanced expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of periodontal and peri-implant diseases through comprehensive clinical training, evidence-informed practice, contemporary periodontal and implant procedures, and research, preparing them for excellence in advanced periodontal care, implant dentistry, and multidisciplinary clinical practice.
A. Knowledge:
On successful completion of the program the graduates will be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of periodontal diseases, peri-implant conditions, oral tissue biology, wound healing, and the scientific principles underlying clinical periodontology and implantology.
2. Critically evaluate contemporary literature, research evidence, and interdisciplinary approaches relevant to periodontology, implantology, and oral healthcare management.
B. Skills:
3. Assess, diagnose, and formulate comprehensive treatment plans for periodontal and peri-implant diseases using appropriate clinical, radiographic, and diagnostic techniques.
4. Perform non-surgical and surgical periodontal and implant procedures safely and effectively while applying advanced clinical and surgical techniques in patient care.
C. Competence:
C1. Autonomy and Responsibility:
5. Deliver ethical, patient-centered, culturally sensitive, and compassionate care while maintaining professional standards and ensuring patient safety.
C2. Role in Context:
6. Integrate evidence-based practice, critical thinking, research skills, and self-directed lifelong learning to improve clinical outcomes and professional practice.
C3. Self-Development:
7. Demonstrate leadership, effective communication, and collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to address complex oral healthcare challenges and improve community oral health outcomes.
Year 1 -Sem. I | |||
Code | Title | Credit Hours | |
Theory | Practical /clinical | ||
MCA-112 | Applied Basic Sciences for Periodontology and Implantology | 2 | 0 |
MCP-111 | Periodontal Microbiology, Immunology, Pathogenesis, and Oral-Systemic Interactions | 1 | 0 |
MCG-112 | General Principles of periodontal Surgical Techniques | 1 | 1 |
MCD-111 | Diagnosis, Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning | 1 | 0 |
MCC-115 | Clinical Periodontology Practice | 0 | 0 |
Total | 5 | 1 | |
Year 1 -Sem. II | |||
Code | Title | Credit Hours | |
Theory | Practical /clinical | ||
MCD-122 | Dental Implantology 1 | 2 | 0 |
MCO-122 | Oral Radiology and Digital Imaging | 1 | 1 |
MCI-122 | Implant Simulation and Guided Surgery | 0 | 2 |
MCC-125 | Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice I | 0 | 5 |
Total | 3 | 8 | |
Year 2 -Sem. III | |||
Code | Title | Credit Hours | |
Theory | Practical /clinical | ||
MCR-211 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | 1 | 0 |
MCA 212 | Advanced Periodontology | 2 | 0 |
MCD 212 | Dental Implantology II | 2 | 0 |
MCC-215 | Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice II | 0 | 5 |
Total | 5 | 6 | |
Year 2 -Sem. IV | |||
Code | Title | Credit Hours | |
Theory | Practical /clinical | ||
MCE-222 | Evidence-Based Dentistry, Literature Review and Scientific Writing | 2 | 0 |
MCP-221 | Patient Safety, Ethics and Medico legal Dentistry | 1 | 0 |
MCR-222 | Research Project I | 0 | 2 |
MCC-225 | Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice III | 0 | 5 |
Total | 3 | 7 | |
Year 3 -Sem. V | |||
Code | Title | Credit Hours | |
Theory | Practical /clinical | ||
MCI-311 | Interdisciplinary Periodontal and Implant Case Discussion I | 0 | 1 |
MCP-311 | Peri-implant Disease Management | 1 | 0 |
MCR-312 | Research Project II | 0 | 2 |
MCC-316 | Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice IV | 0 | 6 |
Total | 1 | 9 | |
Year 3 -Sem. VI | |||
Code | Title | Credit Hours | |
Theory | Practical /clinical | ||
MCI-321 | Interdisciplinary Periodontal and Implant Case Discussion II | 0 | 1 |
MCA-321 | Esthetic and Advanced Periodontal Surgery | 1 | 0 |
MCR-322 | Research Project III | 0 | 2 |
MCC-326 | Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice V | 0 | 6 |
Total | 1 | 9 | |
Theory : One contact hour is equal to one credit hour
Practical : One credit hour is equal to two contact hours
Clinical : One credit hour is equal to 4 contact hours
Master of Clinical Periodontology and Implantology at RAK
College of Dental Sciences is a three-year postgraduate program that provides
advanced education in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal
and peri-implant diseases. Students develop skills in comprehensive assessment,
diagnosis, and treatment planning using modern clinical and radiographic
techniques, and gain competence in performing non-surgical and surgical
periodontal and implant procedures safely and effectively.
Graduates are trained to critically evaluate scientific
literature, apply research evidence in clinical practice, and engage in
lifelong learning and continuous professional development. The program also
fosters leadership, communication, and teamwork skills to enable effective
collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare settings and contribute to
improved oral health outcomes in the community.
Year 1:
Course Title: Applied Basic Sciences for Periodontology and Implantology | Course Code: MCA-112 | Total Credit Hours: 2 | |
Course Description: Delivered in Year 1, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 2 hours, Applied Basic Sciences for Periodontology and Implantology is a foundational, non-clinical course taken at entry to the program and therefore carries no prerequisites. It provides postgraduate trainees with an integrated, in-depth understanding of the biological and structural sciences that underpin contemporary periodontal and implant practice. The course revisits and advances knowledge of the anatomy of the periodontium and peri-implant tissues, oral histology and embryology, bone biology and remodeling, wound healing, and the applied physiology and biochemistry relevant to tissue repair and regeneration. Basic-science concepts are deliberately integrated with their clinical correlates so that trainees can reason from first principles when planning periodontal and implant therapy. Learning is delivered through a combination of interactive seminars, directed self-learning, journal-based discussion and problem-based learning (PBL), encouraging trainees to link structure and function to disease and repair. Students are assessed through integrated continuous assessment, seminar presentations, and a written examination.
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Course Title: Periodontal Microbiology, Immunology, Pathogenesis and Oral–Systemic Interactions | Course Code: MCP-111 | Total Credit Hours: 1 | |
Course description Delivered in Year 1, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 1 hour, this non-clinical course requires no prerequisites and establishes the scientific basis of periodontal and peri-implant disease. Trainees gain an in-depth understanding of the oral microbiome and biofilm biology, host immune-inflammatory responses, and the molecular mechanisms of periodontal tissue destruction. The course examines microbial etiology, dysbiosis and the pathogenesis of gingivitis, periodontitis and peri-implant disease, alongside the bidirectional relationships between periodontal disease and systemic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Contemporary concepts of host modulation and the resolution of inflammation are integrated so that trainees appreciate the rationale for cause-related and adjunctive therapies. Teaching combines interactive lectures, journal clubs and seminar-based critical appraisal of the literature. Students are assessed through continuous assessment, seminar presentation and a written examination. | |||
Course Title: General Principles of Periodontal Surgical Techniques | Course Code: MCG-112 | Total Credit Hours:2 | |
Course Description Course Description: Delivered in Year 1, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 2 hours (theory and practical), this clinical course requires no prerequisites and introduces the biological and technical foundations of periodontal surgery. Trainees develop an in-depth understanding of surgical anatomy, principles of flap design, incisions, suturing, wound healing and post-operative management, together with instrumentation, asepsis and patient safety in the surgical setting. Theoretical instruction is integrated with a structured pre-clinical/practical component in which trainees rehearse flap elevation, suturing and basic access and resective procedures on models and simulation before progressing to supervised patient care. Emphasis is placed on tissue handling, ergonomics and the decision-making that links surgical technique to biological outcome. Learning methods include interactive lectures, demonstrations, hands-on laboratory sessions and case-based discussion. Assessment comprises continuous evaluation, a practical/OSPE-style skills assessment and a written examination.
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Course Title: Diagnosis, Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning | Course Code: MCD-111 | Total Credit Hours:1 | |
Course Description Delivered in Year 1, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 1 hour, this clinical course has no prerequisites and equips trainees with the diagnostic reasoning central to periodontal practice. Students gain an in-depth understanding of comprehensive periodontal examination and charting, the 2017/2018 classification of periodontal and peri-implant conditions, staging and grading, risk assessment and prognosis. The course integrates clinical findings, radiographic interpretation and patient-level risk factors into structured, sequenced treatment plans spanning the systemic, cause-related, surgical, restorative and maintenance phases, and develops the ability to communicate diagnoses and plans to patients and referring colleagues. Teaching is delivered through interactive lectures, case-based learning, calibration exercises and seminar discussion. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, case presentation and a written examination. | |||
Course Title: Clinical Periodontology Practice
| Course Code: MCC-115 | Total Credit Hours:5
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Course Description Delivered in Year 1, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 5 clinical hours, this foundational clinical course has no prerequisites and forms the first stage of the program’s supervised clinical training. Under supervision, trainees apply diagnostic and non-surgical skills to patients, performing comprehensive assessment, periodontal charting, supragingival and subgingival debridement, oral-hygiene instruction and cause-related therapy. The course integrates the concurrent basic-science, diagnostic and surgical-principles courses into safe, patient-centered care, with structured logbook documentation of cases and competencies, and emphasizes infection control, communication, ethics and reflective practice. Learning occurs through supervised clinical sessions, chair-side teaching and case discussion. Students are assessed through continuous clinical evaluation, direct observation of procedural skills, logbook review and a clinical competency assessment. | |||
Course Title: Dental Implantology I
| Course Code: MCD-122
| Total Credit Hours:2
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Course Description Delivered in Year 1, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 2 hours, Dental Implantology I builds on Applied Basic Sciences for Periodontology and Implantology and is taken alongside Oral Radiology and Digital Imaging. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the biological and mechanical foundations of implant dentistry, including osseointegration, implant biomaterials and surface technology, peri-implant tissue anatomy, patient selection, and single-tooth and partially edentulous treatment planning. Principles of implant site assessment, prosthetic considerations and the sequencing of implant therapy are integrated with periodontal diagnosis so that trainees can plan straightforward implant cases. Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, treatment-planning exercises and journal clubs. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, seminar presentation and a written examination. | |||
Course Title: Oral Radiology and Digital Imaging | Course Title: MCO-122 | Total Credit Hours:2 | |
Course Description Delivered in Year 1, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 2 hours (theory and practical), this clinical course builds on Diagnosis, Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning and runs concurrently with Dental Implantology I. Trainees gain an in-depth understanding of two- and three-dimensional imaging relevant to periodontology and implantology, including intraoral and panoramic radiography, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), digital imaging workflows and radiation protection. The practical component develops competence in acquiring, interpreting and reporting images, measuring bone dimensions, and using imaging for implant site assessment and guided-surgery planning, with radiographic interpretation integrated into clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. Learning methods include interactive lectures, hands-on software and imaging sessions and case-based interpretation. Assessment comprises continuous evaluation, a practical/OSPE assessment and a written examination. | |||
Course Title: Implant Simulation and Guided Surgery | Course Title: MCI-122
| Total Credit Hours: 2
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Course Description Delivered in Year 1, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 2 practical hours, this non-clinical, pre-clinical course builds on General Principles of Periodontal Surgical Techniques and is taken alongside Dental Implantology I. In a structured simulation environment, trainees develop and rehearse the technical skills of implant placement, including virtual implant planning, fabrication and use of surgical guides, osteotomy preparation and implant insertion on models and phantom heads. The course integrates radiographic planning, prosthetically driven positioning and surgical principles into a safe, competency-based progression before trainees undertake supervised implant surgery on patients. Learning is delivered through demonstrations, hands-on laboratory and simulation sessions and individual skills coaching. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation and a structured practical/OSPE skills assessment | |||
Course Title: Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice I | Course Title: MCC-125 | Total Credit Hours: 5 | |
Course Description Delivered in Year 1, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 5 clinical hours, this course continues the supervised clinical training sequence, building on Clinical Periodontology Practice and running alongside Dental Implantology I. Trainees consolidate non-surgical periodontal therapy and begin to manage more complex cases, re-evaluate treatment outcomes, and participate in early surgical and implant-related care under supervision. The course integrates diagnosis, imaging and implant planning into patient-centered management, with continued logbook documentation of cases and competencies, and emphasizes treatment sequencing, outcome assessment and professional communication. Learning occurs through supervised clinical sessions, chair-side teaching and case discussion. Students are assessed through continuous clinical evaluation, direct observation of procedural skills, logbook review and a clinical competency assessment.
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Year 2:
Course Title: Research Methodology and Biostatistics | Course Title: MCR-211 | Total Credit Hours:1 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 1 hour, this non-clinical course has no prerequisites and prepares trainees to conduct and appraise clinical research. Students gain an in-depth understanding of research design, sampling and measurement, and the principles of descriptive and inferential biostatistics, together with the formulation of research questions, hypotheses and protocols. The course integrates study design with the ethical conduct of research and the practical use of statistical software, preparing trainees for the program’s research project sequence. Learning methods include interactive lectures, hands-on data-analysis workshops and critical appraisal seminars. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, a protocol/analysis assignment and a written examination.
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Course Title: Advanced Periodontology | Course Title: MCA-212 | Total Credit Hours:2 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 2 hours, Advanced Periodontology builds on Periodontal Microbiology, Immunology, Pathogenesis and Oral–Systemic Interactions and is taken alongside Dental Implantology II. The course provides an in-depth understanding of advanced surgical and regenerative periodontology, including resective and regenerative therapy, guided tissue regeneration, management of furcation and infrabony defects, mucogingival and periodontal plastic surgery, and the management of periodontal–endodontic and complex periodontal cases. Contemporary biomaterials, biologics and growth factors and the biological rationale for regeneration are integrated with evidence-based decision-making. Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case-based discussion. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, seminar presentation and a written examination. | ||||
Course Title: Dental Implantology II | Course Title: MCD-212 | Total Credit Hours: 2
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Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 2 hours, Dental Implantology II builds on Dental Implantology I and is taken alongside Advanced Periodontology. The course advances trainees’ understanding of complex implant therapy, including management of the deficient ridge, bone augmentation and grafting, sinus floor elevation, soft-tissue augmentation around implants, immediate placement and loading protocols, and full-arch and implant-supported prosthetic concepts. Surgical, prosthetic and biological considerations are integrated so that trainees can plan and contribute to advanced implant cases. Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, treatment-planning exercises and journal clubs. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, seminar presentation and a written examination. | ||||
Course Title: Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice II | Course Title: MCC-215 | Total Credit Hours:5 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 5 clinical hours, this course continues the supervised clinical sequence, building on Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice I and running alongside Advanced Periodontology. Trainees undertake an increasing range of surgical periodontal procedures and supervised implant placements, manage recall and maintenance, and integrate regenerative and advanced implant concepts into patient care. Continued logbook documentation records the growing complexity and volume of cases and competencies. Learning occurs through supervised clinical sessions, chair-side teaching and case discussion. Students are assessed through continuous clinical evaluation, direct observation of procedural skills, logbook review and a clinical competency assessment. | ||||
Course Title: Research Methodology and Biostatistics | Course Title: MCR-211 | Total Credit Hours:1 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 1 hour, this non-clinical course has no prerequisites and prepares trainees to conduct and appraise clinical research. Students gain an in-depth understanding of research design, sampling and measurement, and the principles of descriptive and inferential biostatistics, together with the formulation of research questions, hypotheses and protocols. The course integrates study design with the ethical conduct of research and the practical use of statistical software, preparing trainees for the program’s research project sequence. Learning methods include interactive lectures, hands-on data-analysis workshops and critical appraisal seminars. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, a protocol/analysis assignment and a written examination.
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Course Title: Advanced Periodontology | Course Title: MCA-212 | Total Credit Hours:2 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 2 hours, Advanced Periodontology builds on Periodontal Microbiology, Immunology, Pathogenesis and Oral–Systemic Interactions and is taken alongside Dental Implantology II. The course provides an in-depth understanding of advanced surgical and regenerative periodontology, including resective and regenerative therapy, guided tissue regeneration, management of furcation and infrabony defects, mucogingival and periodontal plastic surgery, and the management of periodontal–endodontic and complex periodontal cases. Contemporary biomaterials, biologics and growth factors and the biological rationale for regeneration are integrated with evidence-based decision-making. Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case-based discussion. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, seminar presentation and a written examination. | ||||
Course Title: Dental Implantology II | Course Title: MCD-212 | Total Credit Hours: 2
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Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 2 hours, Dental Implantology II builds on Dental Implantology I and is taken alongside Advanced Periodontology. The course advances trainees’ understanding of complex implant therapy, including management of the deficient ridge, bone augmentation and grafting, sinus floor elevation, soft-tissue augmentation around implants, immediate placement and loading protocols, and full-arch and implant-supported prosthetic concepts. Surgical, prosthetic and biological considerations are integrated so that trainees can plan and contribute to advanced implant cases. Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, treatment-planning exercises and journal clubs. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, seminar presentation and a written examination. | ||||
Course Title: Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice II | Course Title: MCC-215 | Total Credit Hours:5 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 5 clinical hours, this course continues the supervised clinical sequence, building on Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice I and running alongside Advanced Periodontology. Trainees undertake an increasing range of surgical periodontal procedures and supervised implant placements, manage recall and maintenance, and integrate regenerative and advanced implant concepts into patient care. Continued logbook documentation records the growing complexity and volume of cases and competencies. Learning occurs through supervised clinical sessions, chair-side teaching and case discussion. Students are assessed through continuous clinical evaluation, direct observation of procedural skills, logbook review and a clinical competency assessment. | ||||
Course Title: Research Methodology and Biostatistics | Course Title: MCR-211 | Total Credit Hours:1 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 1 hour, this non-clinical course has no prerequisites and prepares trainees to conduct and appraise clinical research. Students gain an in-depth understanding of research design, sampling and measurement, and the principles of descriptive and inferential biostatistics, together with the formulation of research questions, hypotheses and protocols. The course integrates study design with the ethical conduct of research and the practical use of statistical software, preparing trainees for the program’s research project sequence. Learning methods include interactive lectures, hands-on data-analysis workshops and critical appraisal seminars. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, a protocol/analysis assignment and a written examination.
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Course Title: Evidence-Based Dentistry, Literature Review and Scientific Writing | Course Title: MCE-222 | Total Credit Hours:2 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 2 hours, this non-clinical course builds on Research Methodology and Biostatistics and is taken alongside Research Project I. Trainees gain an in-depth understanding of evidence-based practice, including formulating focused clinical questions, systematic literature searching, critical appraisal of study designs, levels of evidence, and the principles of systematic review and meta-analysis. The course integrates these skills with scientific writing and communication, guiding trainees in preparing structured literature reviews, referencing and manuscript preparation to publication standard. Learning methods include interactive lectures, critical-appraisal journal clubs and supervised writing workshops. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, a written literature review/critical appraisal assignment and a written examination.
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Course Title: Patient Safety, Ethics and Medico-legal Dentistry | Course Title: MCP-221
| Total Credit Hours:1
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Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 1 hour, this non-clinical course has no prerequisites and is taken alongside Evidence-Based Dentistry, Literature Review and Scientific Writing. Trainees gain an in-depth understanding of patient safety, clinical governance, professional ethics, informed consent, confidentiality, record-keeping and the medico-legal framework relevant to periodontal and implant practice. The course integrates risk management, the recognition and disclosure of complications, and professional accountability into everyday clinical decision-making. Learning is delivered through interactive lectures, case-based ethical discussion and seminars. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, a case-based/reflective assignment and a written examination. | ||||
Course Title: Research Project I | Course Title: MCR-222 | Total Credit Hours: 2 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 2 practical hours, Research Project I builds on Research Methodology and Biostatistics and is taken alongside Evidence-Based Dentistry, Literature Review and Scientific Writing. In this first stage of the supervised research sequence, trainees identify a research topic, complete a focused literature review, and develop a full research protocol including aims, methodology, sampling and statistical plan, with preparation of the ethics submission. The course integrates research-methods and evidence-based-practice skills into an original, feasible project under faculty supervision. Learning is delivered through supervised research meetings, seminars and protocol presentation. Assessment is through protocol evaluation, supervisor assessment and a proposal presentation. | ||||
Course Title: Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice III | Course Title: MCC-225 | Total Credit Hours:5 | ||
Course Description Delivered in Year 2, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 5 clinical hours, this course continues the supervised clinical sequence, building on Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice II and running alongside Dental Implantology II. Trainees manage a broadening range of surgical, regenerative and implant cases with increasing independence, re-evaluate treatment outcomes, and maintain complex patients. Logbook documentation continues to record case complexity, volume and competencies. Learning occurs through supervised clinical sessions, chair-side teaching and case discussion. Students are assessed through continuous clinical evaluation, direct observation of procedural skills, logbook review and a clinical competency assessment. | ||||
Year 3:
Course Title: Interdisciplinary Periodontal and Implant Case Discussion I | Course Title: MCI-311 | Total Credit Hours:1 | |
Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 1 clinical hour, this course builds on Advanced Periodontology and is taken alongside Peri-implant Disease Management. Trainees develop advanced, integrated treatment planning by presenting and discussing complex periodontal and implant cases in an interdisciplinary forum with input from restorative, endodontic, orthodontic and surgical perspectives. The course integrates diagnosis, sequencing and evidence into holistic, patient-centred plans and refines communication and referral skills. Learning is delivered through structured case-based seminars, interdisciplinary discussion and clinical presentation. Students are assessed through case presentation, participation and continuous evaluation | |||
Course Title: Peri-implant Disease Management
| Course Title: MCP-311
| Total Credit Hours:1
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Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 1 clinical hour, this course builds on Advanced Periodontology and is taken alongside Peri-implant Disease Management. Trainees develop advanced, integrated treatment planning by presenting and discussing complex periodontal and implant cases in an interdisciplinary forum with input from restorative, endodontic, orthodontic and surgical perspectives. The course integrates diagnosis, sequencing and evidence into holistic, patient-centred plans and refines communication and referral skills. Learning is delivered through structured case-based seminars, interdisciplinary discussion and clinical presentation. Students are assessed through case presentation, participation and continuous evaluation. | |||
Course Title: Peri-implant Disease Management | Course Title: MCP-311 | Total Credit Hours:1
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Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 1 hour, this clinical course builds on Dental Implantology II and is taken alongside Interdisciplinary Periodontal and Implant Case Discussion I. Trainees gain an in-depth understanding of the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, including risk assessment, non-surgical and surgical management, regenerative and resective approaches, and supportive peri-implant care. Current evidence and the contemporary classification are integrated into structured management protocols. Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case-based discussion. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, seminar presentation and a written examination. | |||
Course Title: Research Project II | Course Title: MCR-312 | Total Credit Hours: 2
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Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 2 practical hours, Research Project II builds on Research Project I. In this stage, trainees implement the approved protocol, conducting participant recruitment, data collection, sample management and preliminary data handling under supervision. The course integrates ethical conduct, data integrity and methodological rigor into the execution of original research. Learning is delivered through supervised research meetings, progress seminars and data-management workshops. Assessment is through supervisor evaluation, a progress report and an interim presentation. | |||
Course Title: Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice IV | Course Title: MCC-316 | Total Credit Hours:6
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Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 1 with a credit weighting of 6 clinical hours, this course advances the supervised clinical sequence, building on Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice III and running alongside Peri-implant Disease Management. Trainees manage advanced surgical, regenerative and implant cases with a high degree of independence, including the management of complications and peri-implant disease, and take responsibility for comprehensive, longitudinal patient care. Logbook documentation records advanced competencies and case volume. Learning occurs through supervised clinical sessions, chair-side teaching and case discussion. Students are assessed through continuous clinical evaluation, direct observation of procedural skills, logbook review and a clinical competency assessment. | |||
Course Title: Interdisciplinary Periodontal and Implant Case Discussion II | Course Title: MCI-321 | Total Credit Hours: 1
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Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 1 clinical hour, this course builds on Interdisciplinary Periodontal and Implant Case Discussion I and is taken alongside Esthetic and Advanced Periodontal Surgery. Trainees consolidate advanced interdisciplinary treatment planning through the presentation and defense of complex, completed cases, integrating periodontal, implant, restorative and esthetic considerations into comprehensive care. The course refines critical reasoning, evidence-based justification and professional communication in preparation for independent specialist practice. Learning is delivered through structured case-based seminars and interdisciplinary discussion. Students are assessed through case presentation, participation and continuous evaluation. | |||
Course Title: Esthetic and Advanced Periodontal Surgery | Course Title: MCA-321 | Total Credit Hours: 1
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Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 1 hour, this clinical course builds on Peri-implant Disease Management and is taken alongside Interdisciplinary Periodontal and Implant Case Discussion II. Trainees gain an in-depth understanding of esthetic and advanced mucogingival surgery, including root-coverage procedures, soft-tissue grafting, surgical crown lengthening, management of the gingival margin and papilla, and peri-implant soft-tissue and pink-esthetic considerations. Advanced microsurgical concepts, biomaterials and the interface with restorative dentistry are integrated into esthetically driven treatment planning. Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, demonstrations and case-based discussion. Students are assessed through continuous evaluation, a seminar/case presentation and a written examination. | |||
Course Title: Research Project III | Course Title: MCR-322 | Total Credit Hours:2
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Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 2 practical hours, Research Project III builds on Research Project II and completes the supervised research sequence. Trainees perform data analysis and interpretation and prepare the dissertation together with a manuscript suitable for submission and presentation. The course integrates biostatistics, evidence-based practice and scientific writing into the dissemination of original research. Learning is delivered through supervised research meetings, statistical support and a final defense. Assessment is through dissertation evaluation, supervisor assessment and a final oral presentation/defense. | |||
Course Title: Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice V | Course Title: MCC-326 | Total Credit Hours: 6 | |
Course Description Delivered in Year 3, Semester 2 with a credit weighting of 6 clinical hours, this final clinical course builds on Clinical Periodontology and Implantology Practice IV and runs alongside Esthetic and Advanced Periodontal Surgery. Trainees demonstrate comprehensive, independent management of the full scope of periodontal and implant therapy, including advanced surgical, regenerative, esthetic and peri-implant care, culminating in readiness for specialist practice. Completion of the clinical logbook and the required competencies is confirmed. Learning occurs through supervised clinical sessions, chair-side teaching and case discussion. Students are assessed through continuous clinical evaluation, direct observation of procedural skills, a final logbook review and a summative clinical/competency examination. | |||
Graduation Completion Requirements
To be awarded the Master of Clinical Periodontology & Implantology, the candidate must satisfy all of the following requirements:
· Complete the full 3-year MDS program, fulfilling all 62 credit hours, with satisfactory academic performance.
· Pass all theory, practical, and clinical examinations conducted by the university.
· Meet the attendance requirements prescribed by the university for eligibility to sit examinations.
· Complete the required clinical training, including periodontal and peri-implant diagnosis, risk assessment and treatment planning, non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy, regenerative and mucogingival/esthetic procedures, dental implant placement and restoration, and the management of peri-implant diseases, together with the associated competency assessments.
· Successfully complete the required clinical cases and demonstrate competency in periodontal and implant diagnosis, treatment, and clinical procedures, as assessed by the faculty.
· Achieve the minimum required numbers of non-surgical, surgical, regenerative, and implant procedures specified in the departmental clinical competency framework.
· Maintain a clinical logbook and case records documenting the required case types and competencies, verified by the department.
· Participate in the prescribed academic activities, including seminars, journal clubs, case presentations, conferences, and departmental and interdisciplinary discussions.
· Successfully complete and defend a dissertation/research project (Research Project I–III) under faculty supervision.
· Demonstrate professional, ethical, and safe patient-care behavior throughout the program.
· Teaching and Learning Methods OR Teaching Learning Assessment Pedagogy
Teaching and Learning Methods OR Teaching Learning Assessment Pedagogy
Method | Description |
Interactive lectures and seminars | Faculty-led sessions that provide advanced theoretical knowledge through discussion, questioning, and active learner participation. |
Journal clubs and critical appraisal of scientific literature | Structured review and critical evaluation of current periodontal and implant research to develop evidence-based decision-making and analytical skills. |
Case-based learning and case presentations | Discussion and presentation of clinical cases to enhance diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making. |
Clinical demonstrations and chairside teaching | Faculty demonstrate clinical and surgical procedures while providing real-time guidance during patient care to develop practical skills. |
Supervised patient care with graded clinical responsibility | Residents manage patients under faculty supervision, progressing from guided practice to greater clinical independence as competencies are achieved. |
Preclinical laboratory and simulation training | Hands-on laboratory and simulation exercises to develop technical skills in periodontal instrumentation, suturing, surgical techniques, and guided implant placement before clinical application. |
Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary case discussions | Collaborative discussions with specialists from related dental and medical disciplines to promote comprehensive, integrated patient management. |
Workshops and hands-on training | Practical sessions that reinforce clinical techniques, new technologies, biomaterials, and procedural competencies through supervised practice. |
Evidence-based learning and self-directed study | Independent learning supported by scientific evidence to encourage lifelong learning and informed clinical practice. |
Research activities, dissertation, and scientific presentations | Participation in research, completion of a dissertation, and presentation of scientific work to develop research and scholarly competencies. |
The main teaching and learning methods used in the program are:
Webinars and online learning resources | Digital educational activities that provide access to contemporary knowledge, expert lectures, and flexible learning opportunities. |
One-to-one mentoring and faculty feedback | Individualized guidance, coaching, and formative feedback to support clinical, academic, and professional development. |
Assessment
The RAKCODS MDS Periodontology & Implantology assessment framework provides a comprehensive and balanced evaluation of students’ theoretical knowledge, clinical and surgical competence, research capability, and professional behavior, ensuring readiness for advanced specialty practice.
● Written Examinations (Summative)
Written assessments evaluate theoretical understanding, critical thinking, and applied periodontal and implant knowledge. Components include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short Answer Questions (SAQs), structured essay questions, and case-based clinical reasoning questions grounded in periodontal and implant literature.
● Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE/OSPE) (Summative)
The OSCE/OSPE assesses clinical decision-making, procedural competence, communication skills, professionalism, and applied clinical judgment through structured stations. Typical stations include interpretation of periodontal and implant records (charts, radiographs, CBCT, study models, and photographs), periodontal diagnosis with staging and grading, treatment planning and case selection, surgical technique and biomaterial selection, implant planning and biomechanics, patient communication and informed consent, ethical scenarios, and management of periodontal and peri-implant complications.
● Clinical Case-Based Assessment (Continuous + Summative)
A central component of training, focusing on competency in diagnosis, record taking, treatment planning, and case management. It includes regular case supervision, chairside faculty evaluation, treatment-planning presentations, progress monitoring of active cases, case-completion assessments, and final case presentations (Case Viva). Professional development is assessed throughout the program
● Viva Voce / Oral Examination (Summative)
A structured oral examination conducted by internal and external examiners. It covers theoretical periodontology and implantology, case-based discussions from patient records, biological and biomechanical reasoning, clinical decision-making, and dissertation/thesis defense.
● Continuous Clinical Assessment (Formative + Summative)
Ongoing evaluation of day-to-day clinical performance, focusing on technical and surgical skills, infection-control adherence, and patient management. Assessment tools include Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS), Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX), clinical competency checklists, faculty feedback sessions, and chairside evaluation reports.
● Quizzes, Tutorials, and In-Class Assessments (Formative + Summative)
Designed to reinforce continuous learning, these include quizzes, journal-club presentations, seminars, case discussions, self-directed learning (SDL) activities, assignments, and group presentations.
● Research Dissertation / Thesis Assessment (Summative)
A mandatory component of the programme that evaluates research methodology, data analysis and interpretation, clinical relevance, originality, and contribution to periodontal and implant knowledge, as well as publication potential. Assessment stages include proposal submission and approval, ethics clearance, progress reviews, final thesis submission, and viva voce defense.
● Logbook / Portfolio Assessment (Continuous + Summative)
Students maintain a structured clinical portfolio documenting patient care and competency development. This includes comprehensive treatment records, photographic documentation (pre-, mid-, and post-treatment), radiographic and CBCT records, surgical and implant procedure logs, reflective practice notes, and faculty verification of completed competencies.