Question 1

How much does a periodontics course cost in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Across the 7 verified periodontics courses listed here, published fees run from £5,950 to £35,850. Shorter hands-on courses sit at the lower end; university-validated diplomas and master's programmes sit at the top. Some providers only quote on enquiry, and those are shown as "fee on enquiry" rather than a guess.

Question 2

Do these courses count as GDC verifiable CPD hours?

Accepted Answer

None of these providers publish a verifiable CPD hour count, so the field is left blank rather than estimated. Ask the provider to confirm hours, aims and learning outcomes before you book if you need the course to count towards your GDC cycle.

Question 3

Can I study periodontics online?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 1 of the 7 listed periodontics courses are delivered online or as a hybrid of online teaching and hands-on days. Practical skills such as preparation, placement and suturing are almost always taught in person, so expect at least some attendance on the clinical courses.

Question 4

How long do these courses take?

Accepted Answer

It varies by format: Modular certificate course; 1 year; 10 days, one day a month. One-day courses are the quickest route to verifiable hours, while certificates, diplomas and master's programmes run from several months to a few years part time.

Question 5

Where do these courses run, and when do they start?

Accepted Answer

Teaching locations include London, Manchester, Preston, Whitechapel, London. 6 of these courses have published start dates, listed on each course page. Popular hands-on courses fill months ahead, so check dates before you plan study leave.

PeriodonticsCompared side by side.

Certificate in Periodontics

MSc Clinical Periodontology

Diploma in Periodontics

Diploma in Periodontics

Diploma in Periodontics (EduQual Level 7)

MSc (Clin) Periodontology

Periodontology DClinDent

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