Aesthetic Medicine in Dentistry

The Level II Master’s Program in “Aesthetic Medicine in Dentistry” is divided into six modules that will cover the following topics:

• Module 1
  Anatomy and Physiology of the Orofacial Region. Anesthesia Techniques. Management of a Dental Practice Specializing in Aesthetic Medicine
• Module 2
  Invisible Orthodontics in Cosmetic Dentistry
• Module 3
  Lumineers, Teeth Whitening Techniques, Medical-Legal Liability in Dentistry and Aesthetic Medicine
• Module 4
  Clinical Assessment of Facial Imperfections, Fillers, Botulinum Toxin, Anti-Aging Treatments, and Chemical Peels, Mini-Facelift
• Module 5
  Lasers and New Technologies Applied to Dentistry and Aesthetic Medicine
• Module 6
  Regenerative Medicine in Oral Medicine: Implantology, Tissue Management, Periodontal Aesthetics

The Master’s program aims to train dentists, or medical doctors licensed to practice dentistry, in specific and specialized skills related to the use of aesthetic medicine techniques in the field of dentistry.
Upon completion of the master’s program, students will be qualified to perform all activities related to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of facial imperfections, as well as to manage their aesthetic implications through an interdisciplinary approach.
The Master’s program, therefore, covers topics in aesthetic medicine within the field of dentistry (surface therapies, biorevitalization, hyaluronic acid fillers, botulinum toxin), with the aim of spreading knowledge and providing the tools to perform combined treatments in dentistry and aesthetic medicine; furthermore, the course provides the knowledge needed to evaluate a patient during the initial consultation and encourages collaboration among different and complementary professionals who address the face as a whole.

The master’s program lasts one year, for a total of 1,500 hours, corresponding to 60 academic credits (CFU), and will be structured as follows:

• Lectures: 198 hours + 627 hours of independent study (33 CFU);
• Classroom-based distance learning: 18 hours + 57 hours of independent study (3 CFU);
• Practical exercises: 24 hours + 76 hours of independent study (4 CFU);
• Internship: 100 hours (4 CFU).

Attendance at the Master’s program is mandatory. To earn the degree, each participant must attend at least 70% of the class hours listed above.
Participants will take midterm exams at the end of each module.
At the end of the training program, there will be a final exam consisting of a thesis defense on one of the topics covered in the course and the internship completed.

The degree to be awarded by the University of Foggia is a Level II Master’s Degree in “Aesthetic Medicine in Dentistry.”
This degree has academic standing and requires the completion of 60 CFU as part of the student’s academic program.

The Master’s program is open to anyone who holds a Master’s degree—whether earned under the regulations in effect prior to Ministerial Decree 509/99 or under the current regulations—in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Medicine and Surgery, or equivalent degrees.

Department of Higher Education and Advanced Studies
Master's Programs, Advanced Courses, and State Exams
Phone: 0881-338323 - 0881 338312
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Academic and Administrative Office
Dental Center
Phone: 0881 338880; 0881 338882
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