University of Liège, University Hospitel (CHU Liège)
Department of Periodontology, Oro-dental and Implant Surgery
About the Scholarship Center
Located in the heart of Europe, the ITI Scholarship Center in Liège is hosted within the Department of Periodontology, Oro-dental and Implant Surgery (UPerio Liège; Prof. France Lambert) at the University of Liège. The scholar is integrated into a clinical, academic and research environment, in close collaboration with the Department of Prosthodontics (Prof. Marc Lamy) and the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and restorative dentistry (Prof. Alain Vanheusden).
The University Hospital (CHU Liège), the only university hospital in Wallonia, covers all dental specialties. Over 1,000 implants and more than 200 bone augmentation procedures are performed annually. The facilities feature advanced technologies including intraoral scanners, CBCT, dynamic navigation systems, and fully digital workflows for surgical and prosthetic planning.
UPerio Liège is also an established center for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education, offering an EFP-accredited Master in Periodontology, a Certificate in Implant Dentistry, and yearly international courses. More information: www.uperio-liege.be
The following departments are involved in educating the Scholars:
UPerio Liège – Department of Periodontology, Oro-dental and Implant Surgery (Prof. France Lambert)
The Department delivers state-of-the-art periodontal and implant treatments, with strong expertise in regenerative procedures and evidence-based surgical protocols. Clinical care is fully integrated with prosthodontics to ensure comprehensive treatment planning.
Department of Prosthodontics (Prof. Marc Lamy)
The department focuses on conventional and implant prosthodontics, full-arch rehabilitation, occlusion, and modern digital workflows. Collaboration with UPerio Liège ensures an interdisciplinary approach for all implant cases.
Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and restorative dentistry (Prof. Alain Vanheusden, Prof. Amélie Mainjot)
The department of Fixed Prosthodontics at the University Hospital of Liège is focused on esthetic and minimally-invasive dentistry, as well as multidisciplinary management of complex cases on teeth and implants.
Scholarship Center Chairs
Dept. of Periodontology, Oro-dental and Implant Surgery
Activities during the Scholarship year
Activities during the Scholarship Year
Due to national regulations, scholars do not treat their own patients.
The scholar will be able to observe and assist in clinical treatment (surgical and prosthetic). The scholar takes part in surgical and prosthetic sessions, treatment planning meetings, clinical seminars, and selected postgraduate courses (depending on language and availability). Participation in UPerio lectures, ITI events and international congresses is encouraged.
The scholar participates in the activities of the Dental Biomaterials Research Unit, which leads translational research in regenerative biomaterials and implant dentistry. The scholar is involved in:
• ongoing clinical research projects
• research methodology training
• development of an individual research project under supervision
During the scholarship year, the Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate)
• Fluency in English
• Basic French recommended
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
Department of Periodontology, Oro-dental and Implant Surgery
University of Liège
Domaine du Sart Tilman
B-4000 Liège
E-mail: [email protected]
www.uperio-liege.be