{"id":7419,"date":"2026-05-06T13:19:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iti.org\/?page_id=7419"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:52:07","slug":"zurich","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iti.org\/de\/education\/scholarship-program\/zurich\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Zurich"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":2383,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7419","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"hero_section","display_block":true,"full_size":true,"label":"Scholarship Center","title":"<strong>University of Zurich<\/strong>","description":"Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry","background_image":4310,"button":{"text":"","url":""},"cta2":"","dropdown":{"title":"","items":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_simple_centered","description":"<h2><strong>About the Scholarship Center<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry has over 30 years of experience in implant therapy, including the placement of implants in conjunction with bone and\/or soft tissue augmentation, as well as their restoration with implant-supported fixed and removable prostheses. The majority of patients treated at the clinic are partially edentulous and receive comprehensive care across all disciplines of dental medicine, delivered by both faculty members and postgraduate students.\r\nIn most of the cases treated at this specialist clinic, implant placement is combined with augmentation procedures, utilizing guided bone regeneration (GBR) techniques as well as soft tissue augmentation procedures. The use of both autologous and substitute biomaterials ensure optimal hard and soft tissue outcomes. The clinic places strong emphasis on meticulous treatment planning and precise clinical execution, aiming to achieve outcomes that are both biologically sound and esthetically optimal.\r\nThe clinical and research portfolio is centered on reconstructive and prosthetic dentistry, oral implantology and regenerative therapies, as well as advanced digital dentistry, including navigated and robotic approaches, and dental e-health and diagnostics. Its research activities encompass bone and soft tissue regeneration, implant integration and loading protocols, as well as conventional and full-ceramic reconstructions and minimally invasive treatment concepts embedded in comprehensive digital workflows. A particular hallmark of the clinic\u2019s research is its strong commitment to patient-centered outcomes and shared decision-making, reflecting a translational approach that bridges technological innovation with individualized patient care (Prof. Dr. Ronald Jung, PhD; Prof. Dr. Daniel Thoma; Prof. Dr. Tim Joda; PD Dr. Nadja N\u00e4nni; Dr. Marc Balmer; Dr. Elena M\u00fchlemann; Dr. Pune Paqu\u00e9; Dr. Roman Schellenberg; Dr. Kevser Pala).\r\nThe Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry of the University of Z\u00fcrich offers both undergraduate education and a structured 3-year full-time postgraduate program as well as a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Oral Implantology. The clinical focus lies in the treatment of complex and esthetically challenging cases using all aspects of reconstructive, regenerative and implant dentistry. In addition, the interdisciplinary team for periimplantitis (IPS) at the Center of Dental Medicine focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of peri-implant diseases runs under the leadership of the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry.\r\nThe Scholars have access to all clinic-related activities. These include lectures, practical trainings, synoptic student courses, seminar programs, literature discussions, hands-on workshops as well as attending courses of continuing education and national as well as international congresses."},{"acf_fc_layout":"highlight_people_3","title":"Scholarship Center Chair","items":[{"image":7420,"position":"Scholarship Center Chair","name":"Prof. Dr. Ronald E. 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Swiss regulations and licenses are not feasible to obtain for a one-years scholarship (short stay).  "},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Additional information on the clinical activities","description":"Scholars have the opportunity to observe and participate in laboratory procedures, with full access to in-house laboratories. All clinical, laboratory, educational, and research activities are open for observation. In addition, scholars are actively involved in the daily operations of the clinic, gaining comprehensive clinical experience.\r\nITI Scholars at our clinic are able to learn about every phase of therapy using dental implants, including treatment planning, execution of preparatory, surgical and prosthetic steps as well as follow-up therapy. They take part in weekly treatment planning sessions, literature discussions and seminars. There is also a monthly journal club meeting that includes all the journals that are relevant in the field of implant and reconstructive dentistry. ITI Scholars can observe and assist in surgical and restorative procedures on a daily basis, experiencing each step of a comprehensive therapy from the initial examination to the surgical phase until the final reconstruction. ITI Scholars cannot treat patients independently. \r\nITI Scholars are further involved in the clinic\u2019s continuing education courses on surgical and prosthetic topics related to implant dentistry. Research activities as co-investigators in the above-mentioned fields are encouraged.\r\nScholars are added to the Topic List of ITI Study Clubs in Switzerland and can be invited as speakers by the respective Study Club Directors.\r\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Postgraduate education\/specialization","description":"","items":[{"title":"Postgraduate training in the following specialty\/one of the following specialties is a must","available":false},{"title":"Postgraduate training in the following specialty\/one of the following specialties is an advantage: Periodontology, Prosthodontics or Implantology ","available":true},{"title":"Minimum three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist ","available":false},{"title":"Minimum three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist including implant dentistry ","available":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Research activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year","description":"","items":[{"title":"Involvement in preclinical research","available":true},{"title":"Involvement in translational research","available":true},{"title":"Involvement in clinical research","available":true},{"title":"Coordinated involvement with existing center research activities","available":true},{"title":"Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference","available":true},{"title":"Scholars will be able to start their own research projects ","available":true}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Research experience required ","description":"","items":[{"title":"Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is a must. ","available":false},{"title":"Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is desired","available":true},{"title":"No research experience required","available":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Additional information on the research activities ","description":"The Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry of the University of Z\u00fcrich is world know for highly relevant and impactful research activities. A large number of single- and multi-center clinical studies are conducted with special focus on implant dentistry, regenerative procedures, fixed and removable prosthodontics and dental eHealth. Since there is a long history of conducting preclinical and clinical research, the scholar is able to deeply immerge into all types of research activities performed at the Clinic.   \r\nThus, the scholar will be involved in all aspects of education, research and patient treatment that are ongoing at our clinic. The work environment is very inspiring and enthusiastic with an international team of key opinion leaders, postgraduate students and study managers. Together with an amazing team of friends and colleagues every scholar will become part of an international network that will lay the base of a lifelong personal and professional relationship. \r\nThe Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry at the University of Z\u00fcrich is performing multiple preclinical, translational and clinical research projects per year. The ITI scholar is highly encouraged and supported to start their own research project during the time at the University of Z\u00fcrich. Plans for future research collaboration are of advantage. \r\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"stats","title":"During the scholarship year, the Scholar\u2019s time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate)","items":[{"icon":3851,"stat":"20%","title":"Patient care"},{"icon":3900,"stat":"65%","title":"Research"},{"icon":3896,"stat":"15%","title":"Didactic"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Language requirements ","description":"Fluency in English is required. Basic language skills in German are an advantage."},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Cost of living ","description":"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. "}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"scholarship_center_contact_details","display_block":true,"heading":"Contact details:","contact_person":[{"name":"Prof. Dr. med. dent. Ronald E. 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