The E-Education Academy uses the latest interactive online learning technology to deliver a comprehensive educational programme, which can be accessed from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Online resources include:

• Reading content & material
• Recorded lectures/podcasts from world leading authorities
• Case-based discussions
• Communication with highly qualified experts
• Reflective practice

All content is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, with any live sessions recorded to permit access to those registered, who could not attend, and therefore watch at their own convenience.

The E-Education Academy strongly believes that interaction with other learners is an important part of the educational process. As such the Academy strives to enhance the learning environment by creating an online global community of tutors and fellow students, which is facilitated through a range of discussion boards, live sessions and group projects.

The E-Dental Education Academy uses online course assessment for the individual and overall module scores, based on a combination of the interactive lecture learning feedback [formative assessment] and end of module test [summative assessments]. Each module will be allocated credits and these will equally contribute to the final award of the PG Diploma.  Active participation in online student discussion boards and forums, alongside end of module tutor-led discussion forums, is essential to be awarded the PG Diploma.

Certificated courses, as part of the additional post-graduate professional development (PPD) and/or continued professional development (CPD) nwill be awarded on the successful completion of interactive summative assessment.

The PG Diploma is a stand-alone qualification, providing all the necessary knowledge and skills to perform evidence –based clinical practice. There is also the opportunity to register for additional post-graduate professional development (PPD) and/or continued professional development (CPD), with additional individual courses.

The PG Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine includes the following 8 modules of study. Students attaining120 credits would be eligible for the Post-graduate Diploma.

Year 1 [9-months]

Module 1 [15 Credits]- AETIOLOGICAL BASIS OF UPPER AIRWAY COLLAPSE: Explore the multi-factorial aetiology: anatomical basis/patho-physiology/genetics and the role of aggravating factors.

Module 2 [15 Credits] – CLINICAL FEATURES AND HEALTH-RELATED FACTORS: clinical features sleep-related breathing disorders/noctural features/ daytime symptoms/ psychological aspects/cardiac/ metabolic effects and impacts.

Module 3 [15 Credits] – SCREENING & DIAGNOSTICS: Screening tools/ clinical assessment/ role of questionnaires/ objective assessment of sleepiness/overnight sleep studies [level 1-4]/ interpretation of sleep studies.

Module 4 [15 Credits] – UPPER AIRWAY IMAGING: 2D & 3D ionizing radiation imaging techniques

Year 2 [9-months]:

Module 5 – [15 Credits] SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF SLEEP-RELATED BREATHING DISORDERS: nasal surgery/pharyngeal surgery/maxillo-facial surgery.

Module 6 – [15 Credits] NON-SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF SLEEP DISORDERS: Behaviour therapy [weight loss/sleeping position/ smoking & alcohol cessation]/continuous positive airway pressure therapy/sleep bruxism.

Module 7 [15 Credits] – PRINCIPLES OF MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT APPLIANCE THERAPY: Modes of action/ patient selection/ predictors of success/design principles/advantages & disadvantages of MAA therapy.

Module8 [15Credits] -PROVISIONOFMANDIBULARADVANCEMENTAPPLIANCETHERAPY: Clinical assessment/record taking/MAA design/fitting/follow-up care/ case-based reports and discussions.

The E-Dental Education Academy appreciates the time constraints of clinical dental practitioner and specialists alike. As such the programme is provided in bite-size but comprehensive modules, each consisting of individual lecture series, which build and recapping on knowledge acquired. The PG Diploma is an 18-month period of study, with each module timeline being 3-months, including personal study.

Sleep-disordered breathing is an endemic health care problem worldwide. Management is a multi-disciplinary team approach, with a number of specialist from the fields of Respiratory Medicine, Ear Nose & Throat Surgery and Dentistry Optimal patient outcome depends on a true multidisciplinary management environment which has been pioneered within the UK by Professor Ama Johal with a twenty-five year pedigree, with key team members developing an international reputation.

This PG Diploma is specifically designed for the dental practitioners and specialists wishing to acquire the knowledge base to practice Dental Sleep Medicine.

A primary dental qualification (such as a Bachelor of Dental Surgery), or its international equivalent, plus a minimum of one years’ post-qualification experience in general dental practice or equivalent is desirable.

English language requirements
The course is provided in English and so it is important that in order to maximize your learning experience and success, regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you should demonstrate a good level of English. As a guide, the following English language tests are a useful guide for you to determine your level of language competency:

• IELTS Academic: Score of 6.0 in writing and speaking modules
• TOEFL-internet-Based Test (including Special Home Edition): total 80 (at least 20 in each module).
• CAE and CPE: total 170 (at least 176 in each module)
• Trinity ISE: ISE III with a pass in all four components

We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:

• UKVI list of majority English speaking countries
• We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries.
• If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than three and a half years old at the beginning of your programme of study.

Deposit

Successful applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit before an unconditional offer can be made.

• £1,500 (this contributes towards your tuition fees)

Tuition fees