Oral Surgery and Osseointegrated Implantology

The Level II Master’s Program in “Oral Surgery and Osseointegrated Implantology” is divided into six modules that will cover the following topics:

• Module 1
  Anatomy, Radiology, Pharmacology, and Anesthesiology
• Module 2
  Tooth Extraction and Cystic Lesion Surgery, Surgical Instruments, Odontogenic Tumors
• Module 3
  Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Oral Cavity
• Module 4
  Osseointegrated Implantology
• Module 5
  Endodontic, Periodontal, and Preprosthetic Surgery; Regenerative Bone Surgery; Maxillary Sinus Surgery
• Module 6
  Traumatology, Emergencies, and Medical-Legal Issues; New Technologies and New Materials.

The Master’s program aims to train dentists or medical doctors licensed to practice dentistry who possess specific and specialized skills in the field of oral and implant surgery, possessing a high level of professional qualification and capable of competently handling everything from simple procedures to the most complex surgical interventions arising from situations of severe alveolar-dental compromise.

The current demand for training dentists with specialized skills in oral and implant surgery is linked to the remarkable advancements—both in the development of new biomaterials and in the surgical techniques employed— that have taken place in recent years in the field of oral and implant surgery. The course is designed to offer participants high-level training
specialized training in the field of oral and implant surgery, accompanied by an in-depth study of the fundamental concepts in the dental and maxillofacial disciplines related to this field, with a focus on the most modern methodologies and particular emphasis on aspects most relevant to clinical practice.
Upon completion of the master’s program, the student’s activities will encompass all aspects of oral surgery and implantology, with a focus on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of surgical conditions of the oral cavity, as well as rehabilitation.

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: 168 hours + 532 hours of independent study (28 CFU);
• Distance Learning Courses: 36 hours + 76 hours of independent study (6 CFU);
• Laboratories: 12 hours + 38 hours of independent study (2 CFU);
• Practical exercises: 12 hours + 38 hours of independent study (2 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.
To be eligible for the final exam, candidates must submit a specific application (degree application), along with payment of the required virtual stamp duty (€16.00) and a fee of €49.00 (virtual stamp and fee for issuing the diploma) via the PagoPA system by accessing their personal page and navigating to the “Secretariat” → “Payments” section.
The degree to be awarded by the University of Foggia is a Second-Level Master’s Degree in “Oral Surgery and Osseointegrated Implantology.”
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.
Another requirement for admission is registration in the Dental Practitioners’ Registry.

Department of Higher Education and Advanced Studies
Phone: 0881 338323; 0881 338312
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Academic and Administrative Office for the Master's Program
Dental Center
Phone: 0881 338880; 0881 338882 
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