Part-time exemption may be available for dentists who have suitable postgraduate experience, and who are able to give assessed treatment for patients within their own surgeries; the course enables dentists to acquire advanced skills and knowledge in the field of restorative dentistry, integrating theory with practice; provides the foundations for: Enhanced general dental practice; specialist practice (overseas); specialist training in the restorative monospecialities of endodontology, periodontology and prosthodontics: the 1st 2 years of a 4 year programme; clinical academia; community dental services.