The City of London Dental School

What The City of London Dental School does

The City of London Dental School is a UK-based private provider of postgraduate dental education, founded in 2010 and operating through a collaborative partnership with the University of Greater Manchester (formerly University of Bolton), which validates its degree programmes. The school delivers MSc degrees, diplomas, and clinical internships in specialist dental fields including orthodontics, implant dentistry, periodontology, endodontics, prosthodontics, digital dentistry, and clinical aesthetic non-surgical interventions, alongside diploma-level offerings such as the Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy and the Diploma in Digital Implantology. Courseware is delivered through a hybrid model combining a cloud-based Moodle e-learning platform (QuIDS) with face-to-face clinical training at the Queen's Dental Sciences Centre in Bolton, which houses digital classrooms, CAD/CAM and 3D-printing labs, and three specialist laboratories with 60 workstations.

The technology stack underpinning the curriculum centres on digital dentistry: CAD/CAM systems for implant guides, restorations, and clear aligner fabrication; CBCT, intra-oral, and extra-oral scanners for 3D imaging and treatment planning; 3D printing; digital smile design software; and AI-supported orthodontic treatment planning tools, including ClinCheck-based workflows taught in collaboration with top-tier Invisalign providers. Programmes are mapped to the UK General Dental Council's Safe Practitioner Framework and the Royal College of Surgeons' MFDS curriculum. International delivery is conducted through partner universities and clinical providers across 10+ countries spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South Asia, with supervised clinical placements available in Dubai.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees for MSc programmes, diplomas, clinical internships, and supplementary courses. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; applicants are quoted individually by course advisors following direct application through the school's website, with flexible payment plans available. The school operates with approximately 22 employees and markets primarily through its own website, organic search, content/blog channels, and international partner referrals, supported by WhatsApp-enabled enquiry handling and virtual meetings. The single most important commercial dependency is the degree-validation relationship with the University of Greater Manchester, which underwrites the recognisability and pricing power of every programme offered.

Name

The City of London Dental School

Legal name

The City of London Dental School

Website

https://cl-dentalschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of London Dental School is a UK-based private postgraduate dental education provider delivering MSc degrees, diplomas, and clinical internships in partnership with the University of Greater Manchester, using digital dentistry technology across blended online and clinical training to qualified dental and medical practitioners internationally.

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Product category

Postgraduate Dental Education

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAGAF

Dental Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

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Oral Hygiene Instruction & Patient Education

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Hygiene & Preventive Services

Keywords

• Postgraduate dental education
• Dental specialty training
• Clinical dentistry programmes
• Digital dentistry courses
• Orthodontic education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate MSc Degree Programmes: Revenue generated from tuition fees for full-time and part-time MSc degree programmes in dental specialisations (orthodontics, implant dentistry, periodontology, endodontics, prosthodontics, dento-alveolar surgery, digital dentistry, clinical aesthetic non-surgical interventions, and primary dental care). Programmes are validated by the University of Greater Manchester. Fees are discussed individually with course advisors.
2. Diploma Courses: Revenue generated from diploma-level programmes such as the Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy and Advanced Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy. Flexible payment plans are offered. Also includes optional residential programmes at extra cost.
3. Clinical Internships: Revenue from flexible implant training internships enabling dentists to place and restore dental implants safely and competently, delivered through international partnerships.
4. Supplementary Courses: Revenue from supplementary courses allowing students to study managed to UK quality standards with international expert teaching in their own countries.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

The City of London Dental School delivers postgraduate dental education including MSc degree programmes (full-time and part-time), diploma courses, and clinical internships across specialisations such as orthodontics, implant dentistry, periodontology, endodontics, prosthodontics, dento-alveolar surgery, digital dentistry, and clinical aesthetic non-surgical interventions. Programmes are validated by the University of Greater Manchester, delivered through blended online and face-to-face formats, and incorporate digital dentistry technologies including CAD/CAM, CBCT imaging, intra-oral scanners, 3D printing, and AI-integrated treatment planning. The school targets qualified dental practitioners in the UK and more than 10 international markets.

Product overview

The City of London Dental School offers a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate dental education programmes delivered in partnership with the University of Greater Manchester. The offering is structured as multiple programme tiers: (1) MSc Degree Full-Time Courses (face-to-face clinical programmes in Orthodontics, Dento-Alveolar Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Primary Dental Care at Queens Greater Manchester University); (2) MSc Degree Part-Time Courses (blended learning specializations including Clear Aligner Orthodontics, Clinical Aesthetic Non-Surgical Interventions, Computer-Guided Implant Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, Periodontal Therapy, and others); (3) Diploma Courses (including Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy and Diploma in Digital Implantology); (4) Clinical Internships for implant training; and (5) a Moodle-based e-learning platform (QuIDS) for online delivery. The programmes incorporate digital dentistry technologies including CAD/CAM, 3D imaging (CBCT, intra-oral scanners), and AI applications in treatment planning. Programmes are validated by the University of Greater Manchester and aligned with GDC Safe Practitioner Framework.

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Products and services

• MSc Degree Full-Time Courses Face-to-face clinical MSc programmes of 2-3 years duration at Queens Greater Manchester University, with supervised clinical training on actual patients and MFDS examination preparation, covering Orthodontics, Dento-Alveolar Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Primary Dental Care.
• MSc Degree Part-Time Courses A suite of part-time MSc degree programmes validated by the University of Greater Manchester, delivered through blended learning combining online sessions with practical clinical training. Includes specialisations in orthodontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, periodontology, endodontics, prosthodontics, and aesthetic interventions.
• Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy A three-term diploma programme teaching general dentists to use clear aligner therapy to improve treatment outcomes in aesthetic, periodontal, and restorative care, with mentorship for case assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical portfolio development. Optional residential programmes available at extra cost.
• Advanced Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy Advanced level diploma in clear aligner therapy for experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their clinical expertise beyond the foundational diploma.
• Diploma in Digital Implantology Diploma programme in digital implantology covering computer-guided implant dentistry techniques and technologies.
• Clinical Internships Flexible implant training internships enabling dentists to start placing and restoring dental implants safely and competently under supervision, delivered through international partnerships.
• Supplementary Courses Courses allowing students to undertake study managed to UK quality standards with teaching from international experts in their own countries.
• Clear Aligner Orthodontics MSc Part-time MSc programme teaching general dental practitioners to treat complex orthodontic cases with clear aligner technology, including treatment of growing children and teenagers.
• MSc Clinical Aesthetic Non-Surgical Interventions Part-time MSc programme covering clinical aesthetics non-surgical intervention techniques including skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, injectable procedures, and patient psychological wellbeing, for doctors, prescribing nurses, and prescribing pharmacists.
• MSc Computer-Guided Implant Dentistry Part-time MSc programme helping dentists gain core knowledge and clinical skills for computer-guided implant dentistry using the latest digital technologies and treatment modalities.
• MSc Dento-Alveolar Surgery Part-time MSc programme developing general dentists' skills in minor oral surgery and advanced bone augmentation procedures essential for implant site enhancement.
• MSc Digital Dentistry Part-time MSc programme covering digital dentistry technology as diagnostic and treatment planning aid extending into prosthesis fabrication, including CAD/CAM systems and digital smile design.
• MSc Periodontal Therapy Part-time MSc programme enabling dental professionals to confidently treat and identify suitable periodontal cases and engage in implantology including maintenance and management of periimplantitis.
• MSc Dentofacial Orthodontics and Clear Aligners (Full-Time) Full-time clinical MSc programme delivering robust foundation in conventional orthodontic principles, mastery of clear aligner technologies, and hands-on clinical training including digital treatment planning and AI applications in orthodontics.
• MSc Prosthodontics and Implantology (Full-Time) Full-time MSc programme in prosthodontics and implantology delivered at Queens Greater Manchester University with supervised clinical training.
• MSc Endodontics and Implantology (Full-Time) Full-time MSc programme in endodontics and implantology with clinical training component.
• MSc Periodontology and Implantology (Full-Time) Full-time MSc programme in periodontology and implantology with supervised clinical training.
• MSc Dento-Alveolar Surgery and Implantology (Full-Time) Full-time MSc programme in dento-alveolar surgery and implantology.
• MSc Primary Dental Care (Full-Time) Full-time MSc in primary dental care providing comprehensive training for Level 2 care dentists with enhanced skills at specialist level of practice, covering from paedodontics to gerodontology.
• MSc Primary Dental Care (Part-Time) Part-time MSc in primary dental care for dentists seeking to expand scope of practice.
• MSc Pulpal Therapy and Endodontics Part-time MSc programme in pulpal therapy and endodontics.
• MSc Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology Part-time MSc programme in restorative aesthetic dentistry and implantology.
• MSc Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry and Periodontology Part-time MSc programme in restorative aesthetic dentistry and periodontology.
• MSc Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry Part-time MSc programme in restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
• MSc Dento-Facial Orthodontics Part-time MSc programme in dento-facial orthodontics.
• Moodle Learning Management System (QuIDS) Cloud-based e-learning hub (QuIDS) powered by Moodle for delivery of dental training programmes with live teaching sessions, pre-recorded lectures on demand, webinars, and discussion forums.

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Greater Manchester (University of Bolton)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Greater Manchester (University of Bolton) offers its part-time and full-time clinical programmes and certificates in collaborative partnership with the City of London Dental School both in the UK and internationally. Programmes are validated by the University of Greater Manchester, with degrees bearing the university's name and accreditation by the British Government, recognised internationally. The school also operates from the university's Queens Institute of Medicine campus.
• Queen's Dental Sciences Centre (QuDeSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Queen's Dental Sciences Centre (QuDeSC) is the proud home of the University of Greater Manchester's dental care programmes, delivered in close collaboration with the City of London Dental School. This strategic partnership enriches undergraduate and postgraduate offerings with academic rigour and cutting-edge clinical perspective. The facility houses state-of-the-art training environments including digital classrooms and specialist laboratories.
• International Dental Universities and Course ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgrammes are designed for international success, built upon a foundation of international cooperation with leading dental universities and course providers in Spain, Greece, South Africa, UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Malaysia, Sudan, India, and Singapore. This global perspective ensures curriculum meets the highest international standards and provides local access to UK-quality education.
• Royal College of Surgeons (England)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostgraduate clinical programmes are collaboratively designed to align with the GDC's Safe Practitioner Framework and prepare students for the Royal College of Surgeons' examinations. The MSc programmes prepare and support students for the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) examination.
• General Dental Council (GDC) UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll programmes incorporate the GDC's Safe Practitioner Framework and adhere to UK General Dental Council regulatory standards, ensuring graduates meet UK regulatory requirements for dental practice.
• Anderton CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner/link on the City of London Dental School website footer, suggesting a collaborative relationship for dental education and training resources.
• Alliance LearningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner/link on the City of London Dental School website footer.
• Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a QAA Scheme Participant, indicating participation in the UK Quality Assurance Agency's quality assurance framework for higher education.

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Regional players

• Peninsula Dental School (University of Plymouth): UK dental school with a community-focused clinical model; comparable in offering UK-validated postgraduate training though more focused on undergraduate and community dentistry than internationally delivered MSc programmes.
• University of Dundee Dental School: Scotland-based dental school offering postgraduate programmes in orthodontics, primary dental care, and other specialisations. Comparable in the UK postgraduate dental training market, though with a primarily domestic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• University of Manchester Dental School: Established UK dental school offering postgraduate degrees and specialist training. Closest geographic peer to CoLDS/Bolton, competing for the same North-West and international applicant pool.
• University of Birmingham School of Dentistry: UK dental school delivering MSc and postgraduate certificates in dental specialisations. Comparable in offering validated postgraduate qualifications and competing for international dental practitioners.
• UCL Eastman Dental Institute: UCL's specialist postgraduate dental and medical education provider, offering MSc programmes in orthodontics, endodontics, implantology, and related fields. Comparable in offering UK-validated postgraduate dental degrees to international cohorts, with stronger research brand.
• King's College London Dental Institute: One of the largest UK dental schools, offering postgraduate MSc and specialist training alongside research degrees. It is the most prestigious direct competitor for UK-validated postgraduate dental qualifications, though delivered as a full university rather than a private-aligned partner entity.
• Queen Mary University of London (Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry): Major UK dental school delivering postgraduate training in orthodontics, periodontology, prosthodontics, and related specialisations. Competes with CoLDS for the same domestic and international postgraduate dental audience.

Direct peers

• BPP University Dental Programmes: For-profit university offering dental CPD, postgraduate diplomas, and MSc programmes. Closest structural peer to CoLDS as a private-aligned dental education provider, with similar part-time and online delivery.
• University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) School of Dentistry: Newer UK dental school that has rapidly expanded international postgraduate dental programmes, particularly with international partners. Closer competitor to CoLDS in delivery model and target international market than the more established universities.

Others

• Align Technology (Invisalign): Strategic partner/provider of clear aligner technology and ClinCheck software used in CoLDS's flagship Diploma and MSc programmes. Indirectly comparable as a directly-funded training provider in the clear aligner space whose curriculum CoLDS depends on.

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