The practice of modern dentistry is reliant upon the provision of dental technological support. Dental prostheses have to conform to strict physical and mechanical principles to restore the function of lost teeth, yet they must fulfil the aesthetic expectations of the patient. Every patient presents individual problems and each appliance or prosthesis is produced individually to meet this need.

Employment schemes are also available to successful graduates of this programme, for a period of one or two years, at University Dental Schools within the region, providing excellent opportunities to specialise. The Cardiff and Bristol Dental Schools only offer this scheme to UWIC graduates, meaning that about a third of our students have jobs arranged before graduation.

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate extended knowledge and understanding and advanced skills including: anatomy, histology, pathology of the dental, oral and facial tissues, research methodology, intra/extra oral implantology, materials science, oncology, craniofacial abnormalities, digital technology. Treating patients through: diagnosis and treatment planning, restoration of missing tissues including clinical and laboratory procedures, surgical planning techniques. A research project is undertaken from the second term of the first year to completion of the final year.

Langside College is renowned for providing quality education and training. The College offers a comprehensive selection of courses at various times and locations.

Our students have many different reasons for choosing to study here. For some, the quality of the course is important; for others it is the social life and facilities offered by the city. A proportion of students tell us they chose Cardiff because the city does not leave them feeling overwhelmed; others wish to be close to their home.