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Welcome from the Head of the International Master's Programs
The University Clinic of Dentistry is proud to introduce its International Master's Program in Periodontology and Implantology. The purpose is to provide post-graduate education where practitioners gain further theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the fields of Periodontology and Implantology. Lectures by renowned specialists, pre-clinical hands-on training, case supervision, e-learning and much more are offered. We are delighted you are considering joining us for this important next step in your academic career and making us part of your future.
Looking forward to seeing you in Vienna!
Apply now!
Please send your application to:master-perioimplant@meduniwien.ac.at
The following documents are required with your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Motivation
- University Diploma / Dentistry Degree*
- Passport Photo
*if applicable: with official translation in English or German
Please indicate if you are applying for Master of Science or Academic Expert
Overview
Duration
Part time for working professionals
Academic Degree:
(i) Master of Science (Continuing Education) - 120 ECTS
or (ii) Academic Expert - 60 ECTS
Attendance
Face-to-face classes
Master of Science: Modules 1-8
Academic Expert. Modules 1-7
Virtual:
Master of Science: Module 9
Course Language
English
Preconditions
- Graduation from clinical dentistry (DMD, DDS, BDS)
- Practical work experience (2 years)
- Language skills (English level B2/C1 of CEFR)
Fees
Master of Science: € 37.000 (3 years)
Academic Expert: €24.000 (2 years)
Not incl. accommodation and living expenses
Next Start
Next start: April 2024
Course Management
Course Director
Deputy Head of the Division of Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna
Area of expertise: periodontology and orthodontics
Prof. Christian Ulm, MD, DMD, DDS
Scientific Director
Head of the Division Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna
Area of expertise: oral surgery, implantology, periodontology, maxillary sinus disorders, anatomy and histology of atrophic alveolar ridges
Scientific Director
Full Professor and Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Athens
Area of expertise: autologous bone grafts, bone augmentation, soft-tissue augmentation, sinus lift
Teaching Content
Master of Science:
incl. hands-on in pre-clinic as well as various live surgeries and dissection courses
- Update of knowledge in the anatomy, histology and molecular biology structure of bone and periodontium / cell biology / application of regenerative material in periodontology and implantology: biocompatibility, tissue engineering and osseointegration / oral soft and hard tissue disease and pathology / pharmacology / dental radiology / photo documentation / forensic / emergency medicine / introduction to scientific work
- General Periodontology: diagnostics and conservative periodontal therapy
- Periodontal regenerative surgery and surgical resection
- Soft tissue management / treatment of gingival hyperplasia and gingival recession
- Basics in Implantology I / overview implantology systems / osseointegration / socket-preservation
- Implantology II / diagnostics / computer aided implantology surgery / sinus lift / guided bone regeneration and augmentation
- Implantology III / complex augmentation and reconstruction / bone harvesting and reconstruction / bone augmentation of the severely atrophic jaw / maxillofacial surgical techniques / medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw "MRONJ" / clinical application of growth factors and tissue regeneration protocols / augmentation of the alveolar ridge following dentofacial trauma / rehabilitation of oral cancer patients with dental implants
- Implant Prosthodontics / functional and dysfunctional occlusion / diagnostic system: condygraphic examination and analysis / application in reconstruction of functional occlusion / MRT diagnostics / application in splint therapy and increase of bite vertical dimension / functional reconstruction of periodontally comprised patients / prosthodontic reconstruction for tumor and aplasia patient / digital dentistry
- Update: Literature research / case presentations / clinical documentation / Master's Thesis and Final Exam
Academic Expert:
incl. hands-on in pre-clinic as well as various live surgeries and dissection courses
- General Periodontology: diagnostics and conservative periodontal therapy
- Periodontal regenerative surgery and surgical resection
- Soft tissue management / treatment of gingival hyperplasia and gingival recession
- Basics in Implantology I / overview implantology systems / osseointegration / socket-preservation
- Implantology II / diagnostics / computer aided implantology surgery / sinus lift / guided bone regeneration and augmentation
- Implantology III / complex augmentation and reconstruction / bone harvesting and reconstruction / bone augmentation of the severely atrophic jaw / maxillofacial surgical techniques / medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw "MRONJ" / clinical application of growth factors and tissue regeneration protocols / augmentation of the alveolar ridge following dentofacial trauma / rehabilitation of oral cancer patients with dental implants
- Implant Prosthodontics / functional and dysfunctional occlusion / diagnostic system: condygraphic examination and analysis / application in reconstruction of functional occlusion / MRT diagnostics / application in splint therapy and increase of bite vertical dimension / functional reconstruction of periodontally comprised patients / prosthodontic reconstruction for tumor and aplasia patient / digital dentistry
- Final Exam
Guest Lecturers
Professor Maher Almasri, DDS MSc PhD MBA(HEM)
Dean, College of Medicine and Dentistry (Formerly BPP University Faculty of Dentistry)
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Chairman and Program Director of the Prosthodontic Specialty Training Program at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, NY, USA
Prof. em. Dr. Dr. Niklaus P. Lang
University of Bern
Switzerland
Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen
Prof. Mariano Sanz
Departamento de Especialidades Clínicas Odontológicas (DECO)
ETEP Research Group (Aetiology & Therapeutics of Periodontal and Periimplant Diseases)
Faculty of Odontology
Madrid, Spain
Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland
Adjunct Professor Medical University of Vienna
Prof. Andreas Stavropoulos, DMD, PhD
Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, University of Malmö, Sweden
Faculty of Dentistry, Periodontology, Prince Philip Hospital, The University of Hong Kong
Adjunct Professor Medical University of Vienna
Prof. Gernot Wimmer, MD, DDS, PhD
Division of Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Implantology, Medical University of Graz
Teaching Team Vienna
Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, University of Malmö, Sweden
Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna
Corinna Bruckmann, DMD, MSc
Division of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Division of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Hady Haririan, DMD, PhD, MSc
Division of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Markus Laky, MD, DMD, MSc
Division of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Division of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Univ.-Prof. Emeka Nkenke, MD, DMD, MA
Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Medical University of Vienna
Full Professor and Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Athens
Assoc. Prof. Univ. Doz. Xiaohui Rausch-Fan, MD, DMD
Deputy Head of the Division of Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Center for Physiology and Pharmacology (Institute of Pharmacology)
Medical University of Vienna
Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Georg Srbac, DMD
Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Head of the Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Priv.-Doz. Christoph Vasak, MD, DMD
Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Univ.-Prof. Werner Zechner, MD, DMD
Deputy Head of the Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Master of Science 2024-2026
| Module 1 | Principles: Update of orofacial anatomy, histology, and molecular biology | April 8-14,2024 |
| Module 2 | Conservative treatment of periodontitis | June 24-30, 2024 |
| Module 3 | Periodontal surgery I: Resective and regenerative procedures | September 2-8, 2024 |
| Module 4 | Periodontal surgery II: Soft tissue management | December 16 - 22, 2024 |
| Module 5 | Implantology I: Principles, anatomy and histology, Guided Bone Regeneration, Socket Preservation | Feburary, 3-9, 2025 |
| Module 6 | Implantology II: Immediate implantations, computer-guided implantations, sinus floor elevations, bone augmentations | February 10-16, 2025 |
| Module 7 | Implantology III: Complex bone augmentations and bone reconstructions, preprosthetic surgery | March 31-April 6, 2025 |
| Module 8 | Implant prosthetics and digital dentistry | December 8-14, 2025 |
| Module 9 | Scientific Work: Intensification | virtual |
Academic Expert 2024-2025
| Module 1 | Conservative treatment of periodontitis | June 24-30, 2024 |
| Module 2 | Periodontal surgery I: Resective and regenerative procedures | September 2-8, 2024 |
| Module 3 | Periodontal surgery II: Soft tissue management | December 16 - 22, 2024 |
| Module 4 | Implantology I: Principles, anatomy and histology, Guided Bone Regeneration, Socket Preservation | Feburary, 3-9, 2025 |
| Module 5 | Implantology II: Immediate implantations, computer-guided implantations, sinus floor elevations, bone augmentations | February 10-16, 2025 |
| Module 6 | Implantology III: Complex bone augmentations and bone reconstructions, preprosthetic surgery | March 31-April 6, 2025 |
| Module 7 | Implant prosthetics and digital dentistry | December 8-14, 2025 |
Curriculum Master of Science (Continuing Education)
Only the German version, „53. Curriculum für den Universitätslehrgang Periodontology und Implantology - Master of Science (Continuing Education)“, published in the Bulletin of the Medical University of Vienna for the academic year 2022/23, vol. 40, no. 53, dated 30 June 2022, is legally binding.
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Curriculum Academic Expert
09.10.2023
09.10.2023
Requirements for Graduation
- Case Reports
- Written and Oral Exams
- Master's Thesis: study design, thesis proposal, final defense
09.10.2023
09.10.2023
FAQs
Could I submit English certificate other than CEFR such as TOEFL or IELTS and equal band score of them to C1?
We do not need a certain certificate of your English language skills, but you should have a high level in order to follow the lectures as well as to be able to read literature in English.
See also Curriculum §5 c)
Knowledge of English is required (equivalent to Level B2/C1 of GER/CEFR or language examination and decision to be taken by the course director) that will permit the reading of scientific literature and the understanding of subject-specific lectures; also computer knowledge that allows trouble-free use of a teaching and learning platform as well as the use of literature databases;
CEFR
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Can I treat patients during the Master Course?
NO. Patient treatment has to be performed in the home country.
See also Curriculum §5 b)
Registration to practice the profession of dentist at the location of patient treatment because the course participants must treat patients outside the University Clinic of Dentistry Vienna in the facilities of their own dental occupation in accordance with the criteria learned in the curriculum in order to be able to handle the patient cases required for successful completion of the university course.
Can I work as a dentist in Austria after the Master Course?
NO. The International Master's Programs in Dentistry are not eligible for a working permit in Austria. For this purpose your dentistry degree has to be recognised by the Medical University of Vienna: www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/studies-further-education/nostrification/
Do you offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
NO. The tuition fee for postgraduate education at the Medical University of Vienna is equal to all students (no matter of origin) and is not waived to any student.
Contact Office
International Master's Programs
International Master's Programs in Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
University Clinic of Dentistry
Sensengasse 2a
1090 Vienna
Austria
T: +43 (0)1 40070-5402
E: master-perioimplant@meduniwien.ac.at
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International Master's Program in Periodontology and Implantology:
- The University Clinic of Dentistry offers an International Master's Program in Periodontology and Implantology.
- The program aims to provide post-graduate education for dentists to gain further theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the fields of periodontology and implantology.
- The program includes lectures by renowned specialists, pre-clinical hands-on training, case supervision, e-learning, and more.
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Academic Degrees and Duration:
- The program offers two academic degrees: Master of Science (Continuing Education) and Academic Expert.
- The Master of Science program has a duration of three years and consists of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits.
- The Academic Expert program has a duration of two years and consists of 60 ECTS credits.
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Course Language and Preconditions:
- The program is conducted in English.
- Preconditions for enrollment include graduation from clinical dentistry (DMD, DDS, BDS), practical work experience of two years, and English language skills at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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Fees and Next Start Date:
- The tuition fee for the Master of Science program is €37,000 for three years, while the Academic Expert program costs €24,000 for two years. These fees do not include accommodation and living expenses.
- The next start date for the program is in April 2024.
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Teaching Content:
- The program covers various topics related to periodontology, implantology, and related fields.
- The Master of Science program includes modules on orofacial anatomy, histology, and molecular biology; conservative treatment of periodontitis; periodontal surgery; implantology; implant prosthetics; scientific work; and more.
- The Academic Expert program covers similar modules but excludes the scientific work module.
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Guest Lecturers and Teaching Team:
- The program features guest lecturers from different universities and institutions, including Professor Maher Almasri, Professor Niklaus P. Lang, Professor Mariano Sanz, Professor Andreas Stavropoulos, Professor Gernot Wimmer, and more.
- The teaching team includes experts from the University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, and other institutions.
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Requirements for Graduation:
- To graduate from the program, students are required to complete case reports, written and oral exams, and a Master's thesis, which involves study design, thesis proposal, and a final defense.
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Contact Information:
- For more information or inquiries, you can contact the International Master's Programs office at the University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna.
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