The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus University tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning. Today it is one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 38,000. Uclan has an employment-focused course portfolio with over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses and a rich array of CPD courses means we offer the skills and experience that industry needs.

The School of Dentistry has a long history of over 10 years continuous education programs in Implant Dentistry in the University alone. Postgraduate MSc courses available include part time and full time postgraduate courses in Clinical Implantology, part time Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Prothodontics/Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology. All courses include a clinical component and are taught by specialist qualified faculty. The type of implant cases treated on the clinic range from straightforward to complex, including GBR, sinus grafting, soft tissue grafting, full arch restoration and the management of peri-implantitis. There is a wide range of cases referred and 10 years’ worth of historical implant patients to maintain and provide aftercare for resulting in a rich experience for our delegates.

UCLan is fully equipped to give postgraduate students direct access to practical clinical experience within the institution, as well as providing suitable clinical experience for the whole Dental Team at the same location as they undertake their CPD studies.

Facilities include:

• A fully equipped 15 chair dental surgery with CBCT and camera facilities for demonstrations / live clinical procedures.
• State-of-the-art Phantom Head suite, housing 40 workstations with Phantom Head modules, together with the latest in audio-visual technology.
• Dedicated lecture rooms with AV equipment, suitable for lectures and tutorials, together with areas for relaxation between sessions.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities: 

☒      Treatment planning sessions  
☐      Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance   
☒      Observing patient treatment  
☒      Assisting in patient treatment  
☒    Treating patients under faculty supervision 
     ☒      Placing implants  
     ☒    Restoring implants  
☐      Treating patients alone  
     ☐      Placing implants  
     ☐      Restoring implants  
☐      Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment 
 
Opportunities for teaching, lecturing undergraduates and helping to supervise post graduate students. 

Language skills and level needed to work with/treat patients: IELTS 7.0
 
The scholar can treat patients without additional registration with the UK General Dental Council as long as they work under direct supervision of the faculty. 

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following research activities: 
 
☒      Development and coordinated involvement with existing center research activities 
☒      Involvement in preclinical research  
☐      Involvement in translational research 
☒     Involvement in clinical research   
☐      Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference  
☒     Scholars will be able to start their own research projects 
The research activity will very much depend on what is taking place when the scholar joins, however, this year the scholar has been involved with clinical research as well as collaborative research with the engineering dept. 
 
The Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate): 

•    40  % patient care 
•    40 % research 
•    20 % didactic (lectures and/or courses the Scholar can attend) 

The lectures, classes and/or courses the Scholar can attend will be held in the following language: English 
The teaching will be along full time MSc students 

The aim of this program is to provide a sound foundation in Implantology with an evidence based approach to enhance the scholars knowledge and skills. The scholar will also engage in a multidisciplinary approach involving the other school specialities of restorative/ prosthodontic, periodontology and endodontics for overall patient care. In addition the scholar attend the teaching sessions (online webinars and face to face practical sessions) alongside the MSc delegates. The scholar is also expected to engage with the department’s research activities which will be discussed before commencing the scholarship program.

Language requirements: 
☒     Fluency in English 
☒      TOEFL or IELTS certificate (Level 7 or above) (or equivalent) as proof of proficiency in English (for non-native English speakers) by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship year. 

Special requirements: 
Minimum 3 years' clinical experience. At least two years' postgraduate training in Oral surgery or Prosthodontics. The scholar needs to have implant training and experience to a basic level.  No research experience required. Research experience is not essential, but desirable as long as the scholar has the drive to learn, motivated and be self-directed. 
This is an opportunity to expand research and clinical experience with the aim to achieve publications from the efforts over the year. The clinical experience will be varied, involving various aspects of SAC classification. The patient numbers at the center are good but the focus is not on service delivery, rather on learning and quality, so we do not promise large numbers of placements (average 15 implants with a variety of other treatments). 

• Visa or work permit as required, depending on country of origin
• BDS Dentistry or equivalent
• DBS or equivalent criminal record check
• Immunisation History

The ITI scholar must have previous formal implant training with some experience in both restorative and surgical aspects of implant dentistry. They must hold an English language qualification of IELTs level 7 or equivalent (unless they have undertaken their BDS studies in English) due to them being involved with providing dental implant treatments in the clinic involving treatment planning, clinical record writing and potentially assisting the supervisors on the program. Treatments carried out by the ITI scholar will be supervised by faculty members. The level of complexity will depend on the knowledge and experience of the scholar as assessed by the supervisors.

Scholarship Center Chair: Dr Fadi Barrak
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 2HE
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]