German level B1, Swiss or European Union dental diploma

The Laboratory for Dental Digital Technologies, jointly operated with the Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, offers scholars a state-of-the-art pre-clinical research environment. Research activities center on five main areas: (1) evaluation of digital technologies for diagnosis and treatment planning, including intraoral scanning/industrial grade scanning and AI-assisted workflows; (2) accuracy testing of CAD-CAM systems including milling machines and dental 3D printers — the lab operates a broad fleet of vat photopolymerization printers (SLA, DLP and LCD) enabling comparative studies on resin and zirconia printing; (3) the physical, optical, and mechanical testing of CAD-CAM prostheses, from minimally invasive small-size restorations to complete-arch tooth-/implant-supported frameworks, manufactured through digital technologies; (4) investigation of emerging digital dental technologies and their clinical applicability, including digital denture design, implant-retained prostheses, and personalized titanium frameworks developed in collaboration with the Swiss m4m Center; (5) and the use of digital tools to enhance dental education. Scholars integrated into this laboratory will contribute to ongoing in vitro and pre-clinical studies, participate in study design, data acquisition and statistical analysis, and will be encouraged to submit findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Close collaboration with the clinical teams ensures that bench research is continuously translated into patient-relevant outcomes.

But may be more research oriented, depending on the goals of the scholar.

Fluency in English is required. Basic language skills in German or Spanish are an advantage.

Lectures and courses are primarily conducted in German, though English is also used for some sessions and will be adapted for the scholar.

German level B1 is required for participation in clinical activities.

ITI Scholars will have the opportunity to take part in all implant therapy related CE courses offered by the School of Dental Medicine including the ITI Education Week and Master Courses on bone grafting and in esthetic implant dentistry. ITI Scholars are invited to get involved with a research project resulting in a publication.

Important: for acquiring the visa documents, paperwork must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the start of the scholarship. The University of Bern will support the visa process.

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.