The primary base for the course is the Dental Postgraduate Unit at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil. This is located at the rear of the main building, near the entrance to the maternity unit. There is a sign outside the building (Unit 3), indicating the Postgraduate Unit. There are a number of large, free car parks on site.
There is a coffee shop and canteen in the hospital, which both serve refreshments.
The Dental Postgraduate Department has numerous facilities which are used regularly for Dental Foundation Training and General Professional Training, as well as a wide variety of taught and hands-on courses for all of the dental team. We have computer facilities and up to twelve phantom head places with two fully equipped lecture rooms including video conferencing facilities. A comprehensive library is present on site and Foundation Therapists are welcome to borrow any of the books and audio/visual equipment available. We encourage all Educational Supervisors and Foundation Therapists to use these facilities throughout the year – please check with the Training Programme Director on availability.
A number of study days will be held via online platforms, where appropriate.
Please note, other Postgraduate Centres will also be used for study days, such as the Dental Hospital, Heath Park, Cardiff or Llandough Hospital, together with outside venues.