Based in Whitechapel, the Institute of Dentistry offers cutting-edge technology, a superb education and first-class research facilities.
If you study with us, you will join a dynamic, successful dental school with a first-class reputation: we’re ranked 14th in the World for Dentistry (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), the Institute was ranked the top Dental School in the UK for the quality of its research, based on Grade Point Average. We are also ranked 3rd in the world for research citations in Dentistry (citations per paper) in QS World University Rankings by subject 2021.
The Institute of Dentistry is a special place to undertake your postgraduate studies. We bring together a number of world-leading researchers in basic and clinical sciences who teach and supervise students in the fields of oral medicine, oral pathology, oral microbiology, oral epidemiology, oncology, dental biomaterials, dental biophysics, dental public health, dental education, periodontology, orthodontics, paediatric, prosthetic and conservative dentistry.
We are one of the leading centres for professional doctorates in dentistry (DClinDents) with nine specialist programmes offering dental professionals the opportunity to undertake a recognized qualification, which integrates academic activities with clinical practice and doctoral level research. If you choose one of these specialist degrees, you’ll apply your learning in hands-on clinical training with patients and undertake a research project with supervision from our expert clinicians and academics.