For postgraduate students, we recommend fully accredited, online dental courses from the London Dental Institute for versatile courses complete with high-quality training that fit your working commitments. The specific LDi course topic of choice depends on your specific career goals. View our available dentistry courses or speak to an advisor today.

The London Dental Institute diploma programmes offer a unique online course experience through a structured, year-long curriculum that covering 25 modules. These modules are designed to transition from foundational to advanced dental topics, ensuring a comprehensive learning journey for both newly qualified dentists and experienced dentists looking to improve their current abilities. Taught by a faculty of experts across different fields of dentistry including orthodontics, aesthetic dentistry and oral surgery, the courses blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills, all within a flexible online format that caters to the diverse needs of professionals worldwide.

The LDi’s online postgraduate courses are designed with a global audience in mind. Dentists from anywhere in the world can enroll, provided they have a recognised primary dental degree such as BDS or DDS, and possess a proficient level of English. The LDi has a commitment to fostering a diverse learning environment, including different techniques and schools of thought within dentistry to provide a comprehensive educational experience.

Online postgraduate programmes at LDi offer a multitude of benefits, including the flexibility to learn at your own pace and convenience, to continue to study without sacrificing clinical time with patients, the ability to learn from experts across a wide variety of dental topics such as orthodontics, aesthetic dentistry and dental surgery, and the ability to connect to a global community of peer dentists. The dentistry courses are structured to provide a deep dive into both theoretical and practical aspects of dentistry, with a rich array of resources like webinars, interactive seminars, and video tutorials at your disposal. LDi dentistry courses can also be used as evidence of verifiable continuing professional development by dental regulators worldwide and have been designed with to comply with the enhanced cpd scheme set out by the GDC in the UK.

Yes, flexible payment options are available. Students have the choice to pay for their course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan. This flexibility ensures that a wide range of dental professionals can access these high-quality educational programs.

To apply for LDi’s online dental courses, candidates must hold a primary dental degree like BDS or DDS, or its equivalent and should hold an up to date registration to provide dental services with their local dental regulator (e.g. general dental council). Dentistry courses are delivered in English so proficiency in English is essential. LDi postgraduate courses are currently available to dentists only and are not available to dental technicians, dental assistants, dental nurses or dental hygienists, however have been designed to educate dentists on how to work alongside the entire dental team for the best clinical outcomes possible.

Our e-learning technology provides online dentistry training that combines engaging teaching modules, interactive study clubs, and expert-led webinars to create a vibrant, immersive learning experience while you’re on the go.

The online courses can be accessed 24/7 through the virtual learning environment, utilising a variety of teaching methods including lectures, webinars, video tutorials, and interactive online study club seminars. All LDi dentistry courses include practical training facilitated through an innovative Practical Training Kit. This hands-on approach ensures immediate application of theoretical knowledge, enhancing your clinical skills.

While the teaching content for the diploma courses is delivered online, LDi ensures that practical skills are not compromised. Dentists receive a training kit to practise their skills either at home or within their clinics. This hands-on approach is complemented by the opportunity to receive direct feedback from tutors via the VLE, bridging the gap between online learning and practical application. This ensures that students not only learn new skills and techniques but also apply their knowledge in a practical context, essential for their development as skilled dental professionals.

Independent academic accreditation and oversight for all LDi diploma courses is provided by Eduqual. EduQual is a UK-based regulated awarding body, approved by SQA-Accreditation, a national qualifications regulator in the United Kingdom, and is a full member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB).

Upon completing an online course at LDi, you can explore diverse career paths. Having upgraded their clinical skills, most graduates of our programmes continue in general dental practice, offering an enhanced level of care and new treatment options for their patients. Many dentists continue to progress in a specialised field, embark on dental research or teaching. Some students have used the course as a basis for further study such as masters degrees or specialist training, with a diploma from the LDi used for accredited prior learning. The skills and knowledge gained from LDi dentistry courses open doors to a fulfilling and impactful career.

A limited number of in-person dental courses, focusing on enhancing practical skills are available. These courses are optional and are not a requirement for completion of a diploma however they provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and direct mentorship from experts, further enriching their professional learning journey.