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Homepage University of Bern, School of Dental Medicine
Scholarship Center

University of Bern, School of Dental Medicine

Department of Periodontology

 

About the Scholarship Center

The School of Dental Medicine at the University of Bern has been ranked among the top 10 dental schools worldwide for the past eight years (e.g. ranked No. 8 in 2026 according to the QS World University Rankings for Dentistry).

The Department of Periodontology at the School of Dental Medicine of the University of Bern, Switzerland, is an internationally recognized center of excellence in periodontology and implant dentistry.

The Department of Periodontology at the University of Bern is the only accredited postgraduate program of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) in Switzerland and is renowned for its expertise in clinical and translational research in the fields of periodontology, implant dentistry including peri-implant diseases and periodontal plastic surgery.

The ITI Scholarship program in the Department of Periodontology offers a unique experience to young colleagues striving to improve their expertise in periodontology and implant dentistry. ITI Scholars in the Department of Periodontology benefit from close mentorship by world-renowned experts, including Prof. Anton Sculean and Prof. Giovanni E. Salvi.

ITI Scholars will have an opportunity to participate in treatment planning sessions of clinical cases, literature seminars, assist/observe in periodontal and implant surgical procedures and be part of research projects potentially leading to publication in highly ranked scientific journals. This unique exposure to clinical and research activities may constitute the first step for a successful academic career.

Additional offerings include participation in the ITI Education Week and other continuing education courses offered by the Department of Periodontology.

Scholarship Center Chairs

Scholarship Center Chair
Scholarship Center Chair Prof. Dr. Anton Sculean

Department of Periodontology

Scholarship Center Chair
Prof. Dr. Giovanni E. Salvi

Department of Periodontology

Activities

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
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: periodontology and implant dentistry
​​Min. three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist required
​Min. 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.

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

40%
Observing patient care
30%
Research
30%
Didactic
Language requirements

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

Additional Information

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.

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:

Prof. Dr. Anton Sculean
Chair

Department of Periodontology
Freiburgstrasse 7
3010 Bern
Switzerland

Email: [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Giovanni E. Salvi
Chair

Department of Periodontology
Freiburgstrasse 7
3010 Bern
Switzerland

Email: [email protected]

A life-changing experience - Insights from past Scholars

Hear from past Scholars as they reflect on their ITI scholarship year and its impact on their professional journey: