University of Bordeaux, Dental School
Department of Oral Surgery
About the Scholarship Center
The ITI Scholarship Center of Bordeaux, France is located at Bordeaux University and encompasses all aspects of implant dentistry.
Clinical activities are hosted in the Department of Oral Surgery and comprise implant treatment plan & planning, implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitations, bone grafts and soft tissue management. Depending on the previous clinical training of the scholars, the clinical activities will consist in observation, clinical assistance or patients treatment under supervision.
Research activities are mainly focused in tissue engineering and biomaterials developments, from innovative 3D in vitro models fabricated with 3D bioprinting to evaluate novel biomaterials, to in vivo models of peri-implantitis and bone reconstruction in small and large animals.
As the objective of the scholarship is to offer a broad overview of dental implant science, the typical week of ITI scholars are shared between clinics, didactic lectures and research. Young clinicians/researchers with a post-graduate training in Oral Surgery / Periodontics / Prosthodontics / Implant Dentistry, with skills in scientific writing are preferred.
Scholarship Center Chairs
Department of Oral Surgery
Activities during the Scholarship year
Applicants must hold a dental diploma issued in a country that belongs to the European Union to be able to treat patients. Skills in French are mandatory for clinical activities. Language skills and level needed to work with/treat patients: French / B2.
The Scholarship Center will determine the extent of patient treatment based on the progression of skills demonstrated by the scholar during their time in the Center.
Postgraduate training in the following specialty/one of the following specialties is a must: Periodontology, Oral Surgery or Prosthodontics
Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is desired
During the scholarship year, the Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate)
Skills in French are mandatory for clinical activities. Language skills and level needed to work with/treat patients: French / B2.
The lectures, classes and/or courses the Scholar can attend will be held in French.
TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in French (for non-native French speakers) needed by the beginning of the Scholarship year.
Language skills in French and level needed to follow lectures and engage in day-to-day conversation: B1
Basic language skills in English are required and skills higher than basis are an advantage.
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 Oral Surgery
Dental School, University of Bordeaux
146 rue Léo Saignat
33076 Bordeaux
E-mail: [email protected]