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University of Belgrade, School of Dental Medicine

Implant Center Belgrade

 

About the Scholarship Center

The School of Dental Medicine at the University of Belgrade is a leading institution for dental education and research in Serbia with a 78-year-old tradition.

The ITI Scholarship Center in Belgrade is based in the newly formed facility of Belgrade School of Dental Medicine, Implant Center Belgrade. Implant Center Belgrade is a clinical, research and teaching facility that specializes in implant dentistry. The clinic offers a wide range of services related to dental implants, including implant placement, bone grafting procedures, and prosthetic rehabilitation. The special focus is on the application of digital technologies in all aspects of implant dentistry.

The clinic is staffed by a team of highly skilled and experienced dental professionals who use the latest technologies and techniques to provide high-quality dental care to their patients. The team includes dental implant specialists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and prosthodontists, among others. The clinic uses several top-quality dental implant systems, to ensure the longevity and success of the implant treatments.

ITI Scholars will be involved in each phase of implant therapy, from diagnosis and treatment planning to post-treatment follow-up. This multidisciplinary approach involves patient follow-up through both surgical and prosthodontic patient rehabilitation. The assumption is that ITI Scholars will be actively involved in the treatment planning, individualized treatment approach discussions, surgery, as well as prosthodontic rehabilitation. ITI Scholars can assist and observe the entire range of implant surgeries with or without bone augmentation procedures. Computer-guided implantology using different software types is an integral part of implant treatment.

Scholarship Center Chairs

Scholarship Center Chair
Prof. Dr. Aleksa Markovic

Dept. of Implant and Research Center

Learn more about the Scholarship Center from your Scholarship Center Chair

Activities

Activities during the Scholarship year

Activities during the Scholarship Year

Clinical activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year
Treatment planning sessions
Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance
Observing patient treatment
Assisting in patient treatment
Treating patients under faculty supervision: placing implants
Treating patients under faculty supervision: restoring implants
Treating patients alone: placing implants
Treating patients alone: restoring implants
Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment
Local regulations and special requirements the Scholar must fulfill to be able to participate in clinical activities and treat patients

All diplomas issued by certified Universities, recognized by the relevant international and national authorities shall be accepted as valid qualification for scholars to be able to treat patients under supervision.

Additional information on the clinical activities

ITI Scholars will be able to monitor laboratory work, but they will be actively involved in CAD, the process of digital restoration design. English is required for treating patients (translation provided by supervisors).

Postgraduate education/specialization
Postgraduate training in the following specialty/one of the following specialties is a must:
Postgraduate training in the following specialty/one of the following specialties is an advantage: oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, maxillofacial surgery
Minimum three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist required
Minimum three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist including implant dentistry required
Research activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year
Involvement in preclinical research
Involvement in translational research
Involvement in clinical research
Coordinated involvement with existing center research activities
Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference
Scholars will be able to start their own research projects
Research experience required
Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is a must.
Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is desired.
No research experience required.
Additional information on the research activities

Research experience is not required but is highly desirable. At the start of the scholarship year, the scholar will meet with staff from the clinical and laboratory sections of Belgrade Implant-research center to discuss potential research opportunities. The specific research activities will be tailored to the scholar`s interests and motivation, as well as aligned with ongoing projects at the center. We strongly value an interest in research; scholars who demonstrate this will be fully supported in joining existing projects or initiating new ones.

During the scholarship year, the Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate)

60%
Patient Care
30%
Research
10%
Didactic
Language requirements

Fluency in English (spoken and written, B2 to C1). Basic language skills in Serbian/Croatian are an advantage. English is required to treat patients (translation provided by supervisors), follow lectures, classes and/or courses.
All communication will be carried out in English. Candidates who speak Croatian, Macedonian or Slovenian will also be accepted.
A TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English (for non-native English speakers) by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship year is required.

Additional Information

ITI Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of courses offered at the School of Dental Medicine. In addition, they may attend the ITI Education Week Belgrade, as well as multiple courses focused on surgical and prosthetic aspect of implant dentistry, which are organized at least four times per year. Furthermore, scholars will receive personalized training in the use of coDiagnostiX® software-

Cost of living

We strongly advise you to consider cost of living (housing/rent, food, transportation, etc.) in the city of this ITI Scholarship Center, as certain destinations can be very expensive. It is essential to understand that the ITI scholarship stipend does not cover all living expenses but only contributes to these. Therefore, make sure you are fully aware of the cost of living in the city of this Scholarship Center if you consider applying for it. You must be prepared to co-finance the cost of living out of your own pocket. The ITI cannot provide additional funding during the scholarship year.

Contact details

Aleksa Markovic
Chair

School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade
Department: Implant Center
Rankeova No.4,11 000
Belgrad, Serbia

Email: [email protected]

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