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University of Bern, School of Dental Medicine
About the Scholarship Center
Our center has been routinely involved with implant dentistry for more than 30 years. Historically, many of our professionals have become part of the ITI during their academic career. In addition, the University of Bern has the best record concerning further development of Scholars educated at the School of Dental Medicine in Bern.
The ITI Scholarship Center at the University of Bern involves the Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, the Department of Periodontology and the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology. The University of Bern can accept three scholars per year. Responsible for the acceptance of ITI Scholars are primarily Prof. Vivianne Chappuis (surgical scholars), Prof. Urs Brägger (prosthetic scholars) and Prof. Giovanni Salvi (periodontal scholars). This center treats roughly 700 patients annually with more than 1000 implants inserted covering the whole spectrum of patients according to the SAC classification. The postdoctoral training at the three departments is closely coordinated to transfer the comprehensive spectrum of implant therapy.
Overview of clinical activities during the Scholarship year
Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology
The ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities:
- Treatment planning sessions
- Observing clinical patient treatment
- Assisting in patient treatment
The Scholar's time will be allocated to the following activities as follows (estimate):
- 80%patient care
- 20% research
Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology
The ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities:
- Treatment planning sessions
- Observing clinical patient treatment
- Assisting in patient treatment
- Possibility to treat patients under specific conditions (EU/Swiss Diploma & B2 profficiency in German)
The Scholar's time will be allocated to the following activities as follows (estimate):
- 40% patient care
- 60% research
Department of periodontology
The ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities:
- Treatment planning sessions
- Observing clinical patient treatment
- Assisting in patient treatment
The Scholar's time will be allocated to the following activities as follows (estimate):
- 30% Research
- 50% Shadowing/assisting
- 20% Academic program
The ITI scholarship applicant will have the opportunity to interact with faculty members, postgraduate students and dental hygienists in treatment planning, observing clinical patient treatment and assisting in the comprehensive management of patients requiring periodontal, implant-related and reconstructive procedures. The ITI scholarship applicant, however, will not be involved in clinical activities such as periodontal surgery with/without supervision, implant placement with/without supervision and fabrication of implant-related restorations with/without supervision.
ITI Scholars participate in every phase of implant patient management. This includes state of the art 3D diagnostic procedures with cone-beam tomography and the assistance in treatment planning sessions. ITI Scholars can assist and observe the entire range of implant surgeries with or without GBR and/or sinus grafting. They are involved with the entire spectrum of implant supported prosthetic reconstructions, and the management of implant complications.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in all implant therapy related CE courses offered by our center 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.
Special requirements for this Scholarship Center
The ITI scholarship applicant should be a board-certified dentist (DDS, DMD) and be proficient in the English language (oral and written) and ideally B2 level German (oral) for patient interactions. In addition, the ITI scholarship applicant must posses a valid visa for the entire period of his/her scholarship in Bern, Switzerland.
For patient treatment activities in the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry: an EU/Swiss Diploma and B2 level German are necessities.
Contact details
Chair: Prof. Dr. Vivianne Chappuis
Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology
Freiburgstrasse 7
3010 Bern
Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
Chair: Prof. Dr. Martin Schimmel
Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology
Freiburgstrasse 7
3010 Bern
Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
Chair: Prof. Dr. med. dent. Giovanni E. Salvi
Department of Periodontology
Freiburgstrasse 7
3010 Bern
Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
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