European Association for Osseointegration Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry includes live surgery modules at a selection of Europe s most prestigious universities supported by a unique online learning platform candidates receive expert mentoring between each module completed in six modules over three years applications now being accepted Learn from the leading experts in implant dentistry at Europe s most prestigious universities.
Background The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) has a long-standing commitment to dental education. The association s aim is to improve the quality of patient care by bridging the gap between science and clinical practice. In 2010, the EAO launched its Certificate in Implant-based Therapy. This was established to recognise the skills and expertise of dentists practising in this field. It is the first and only Europewide standardised assessment of skills and expertise within implant-based therapy. The EAO s Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry complements the Certification Programme and provides an additional service to EAO members and the wider dental community. It also provides a direct route enabling potential certification candidates to prepare for the Certificate in Implant-based Therapy. Features and benefits Each of the six modules includes a three-day on-site training element, combining handson elements, lectures, practicals and live surgery. y the programme is made up of six modules, two each at levels S (straightforward), A (advanced) and C (complex). Participants complete two modules per year y each of the modules includes a three-day on-site training element, combining handson elements, lectures, practicals and live surgery, hosted at some of Europe s most prestigious universities y the breadth of the training modules is much wider than what is offered by existing courses and enables candidates to gain the range of knowledge required to practise at the highest level. The programme covers domains including surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, treatment planning and maintenance in every module y as well as being an extremely valuable standalone programme, it provides an alternative/ additional pathway to the EAO s Certificate in Implant-based Therapy y on successfully completing the programme, you will be awarded the EAO Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry Apply online at www.eao.org/apply
The breadth of the training modules is much wider than what is offered by existing courses. Module content Participants complete two module per year, one in the spring and one in the autumn. Module 1 Module 2 Case complexity Straightforward (S) Content June 3 5, 2016, Malmö Posterior single unit, short and extended, edentulous space; low aesthetic risk, sufficient bone volume November 18 20, 2016, Groningen Edentulous arches; overdenture restoration on 2 and 4 implants Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Advanced (A) Complex (C) April 7 9, 2017, Düsseldorf Posterior single and multiple tooth replacement, short edentulous space, full edentulism, moderate aesthetic risk, insufficient bone volume October 26 28, 2017, Zurich Aesthetic zone single unit; short and extended edentulous space; horizontal deficiencies; simultaneous grafting in conjunction with soft tissue grafts (GBR); immediate placement with low aesthetic risk May 11 13, 2018, Madrid Aesthetic zone: immediate placement, damaged wall/augmentation; immediate loading of single units, short/extended/edentulous cases October 26 28, 2018, Lisbon Aesthetic zone: immediate placement, severe horizontal/vertical deficiencies; single unit; short and extended edentulous space; secondary implant placement after grafting
How do I apply and what are the costs? To register your interest in the EAO Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry or to apply for a place on the course, please email info@eao.org. The total cost of the programme per participant is 19,350 ( 3,230 per module). The price includes online preparation through elearning, Live Learning Events (LLEs) and online mentoring/preparation for each of the six modules. Payment arrangements are currently being confirmed. Arrangements are likely to require payment of 50% of the cost at the outset of the programme, with the remaining 50% payable one year later. The admission criteria are a dental degree and a period of at least a two years of practising clinical dentistry. All six modules must be completed to receive the recognition. Participants who have completed the whole programme will receive the EAO Postgraduate Diploma in Implant- Based Therapy. As well as being an extremely valuable standalone programme, it provides an alternative/additional pathway to the EAO s Certificate in Implant-based Therapy.
Each mentor will provide feedback on the quality of preparation and work during the sessions. Your own expert mentor Each EAO Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry participant is mentored by an expert clinician on a one-to-one basis or in groups. You choose the approach which suits you best. Each mentor tutors a group of five students at most. Mentoring sessions take place by teleconference, enabling participants in different locations to all take part simultaneously. Together with your mentor, you agree on the approach and style of tuition. Group sessions are recommended as you are likely to have challenges and questions in common with your peers. Mentoring sessions are structured around clinical cases that you are expected to perform between each module. Discussion and feedback on these cases forms a key element of the interactive learning experience. Each student will have at least three sessions with his/her mentor. One-to-one sessions last approximately 30 minutes. Group sessions may last longer, depending on the number of participants. In total, each group of participants will receive approximately eight hours of mentoring. During the sessions, mentors will provide feedback on the quality of your preparation and work. Mentors are allocated to each student group for the duration of a module. The teachers in each module act as mentors for the online mentoring in the post-preparation period. As each mentor is only allocated for a six month period until the next module starts, it is unlikely mentors will change. If a change in mentorship is unavoidable, students may swap between the mentor groups. Individual one-to-one sessions can be arranged with a mentor if a group session is missed. Apply online at www.eao.org/apply
A unique learning platform at your fingertips The EAO Classroom the programme s elearning platform contains all the content required for the course. This includes preparation materials for each module and debriefing materials for use after the LLE for each module. The elearning resources include a series of videos and discussions relating to completed case plans. You will also be able to view lecture materials and videos of clinical procedures, as well as accessing selected scientific literature. Access to the platform will be provided shortly after subscription to the programme. Access is withdrawn after successful completion of the programme. ybenefit from small-group tuition yexperience a unique learning and sharing environment yincrease your knowledge and capabilities yreceive intensive one-toone support from tutors ylearn alongside your colleagues and peers At the end of both the preparation period and the debriefing period, an online assessment must be undertaken. The pass mark is 60% of questions answered correctly. A failed assessment can be repeated after a period of 24 hours. Module content and learning objective documents will be available as PDF files on the platform.
Study at Europe s leading universities Locations and leaders of the modules: Location Leader(s) Module 1 Malmö University Andreas Stavropoulos MALMÖ Module 2 Groningen University Gerry Raghoebar & Henny Meijer Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Düsseldorf University University of Zurich Universidad Complutense de Madrid Jürgen Becker & Frank Schwarz Christoph Hämmerle & Ronald Jung Mariano Sanz GRONINGEN DÜSSELDORF Module 6 School of Dental Medicine, Lisbon Joao Carames The EAO does not offer organised travel packages, but advice and information will be available on the elearning platform for each module and through the EAO office. LISBON ZURICH Apply online at www.eao.org/apply MADRID
Module content: seminars 1 and 2 ( S level) Basics/theory Planning/seminar Implant surgery Restorative/perio/DT Posterior single unit: short and extended edentulous space (2 3 implants); low aesthetic risk; sufficient bone volume Seminar 1 y history y bone physiology y osseointegration y dental implant surfaces y dental implant design y medical history/systemic and oral diseases y how to prepare a case presentation y intraoral photography y differential therapeutic considerations (perio, endodontics) y periodontal status y bone evaluation y minimum bone dimensions y soft tissue conditions y study casts y wax up y surgical guides y case presentations y preparation for surgery (biosafety) y incision lines y drilling protocol y placement in relation to adjacent teeth y bone quality y primary stability y management of complications y abutment connection y prosthetic components y screw retained vs. cemented y occlusion in posterior implant borne restorations y interarch space y shaping of restorations y hygiene issues y maintenance y management of mechanical complications Edentulous arches: overdenture restoration on 2 and 4 implants Seminar 2 y changes of oral tissues in fully edentulous patients y biomechanics and implant positioning in edentulous jaws y vertical an horizontal interarch relationship y bone and soft tissue evaluation y wax up y surgical guides y case presentations y use of mucosa and bone borne surgical guides y management of potential anatomical risks (mental foramen, sublingual grooves, sinus floor) y soft tissue management/ abutment connection y overdenture treatment y bars, clips, locators y hygiene measures y maintenance y management of prosthodontic complications
Module content: seminars 3 and 4 ( A level) Basics/theory Planning/seminar Implant surgery Restorative/perio/DT Posterior single unit: Short and extended edentulous space; full edentulism (low aesthetic risk); horizontal deficiencies; simultaneous grafting (GBR) Seminar 3 y defect classifications y biomaterials y barrier membranes y defect history y bone and soft tissue evaluation y study casts y wax up y surgical guides y case presentations y incision lines y handling of biomaterials and barrier membranes y alveolar bone splitting y limited sinus lift lateral/ transalveolar in conjunction with implant placement y soft tissue coverage y management of complications y fixed bridge in edentulous patients y prosthodontic concepts on 6 8 implants y occlusion in fixed full arch restorations y hygiene aspects y maintenance y management of occlusal/ mechanical complications Aesthetic zone single unit: Short and extended edentulous space; horizontal deficiencies, simultaneous grafting (GBR); immediate placement with low aesthetic risk Seminar 4 y aesthetic considerations of dental restorations y socket healing y timing of implant placement after extraction y socket/ridge preservation y profile/lip line evaluation y periodontal tissue evaluation y 3D bone evaluation y study casts y wax up y surgical guides y placement/vertical/ horizontal position y incision lines y soft tissue management in areas of augmentation y management of complications y immediate placement in posterior areas with intact socket walls y prosthodontic aspects in aesthetic restorations y number of implants y fixed bridge vs. single crowns y occlusion in the aesthetic zone Increase your knowledge and capabilities in a unique learning and sharing environment.
Module content: seminars 5 and 6 ( C level) Basics/theory Planning/seminar Implant surgery Restorative/perio/DT Aesthetic zone: Immediate placement; damaged wall/augmentation; immediate loading of single units; short/extended/edentulous cases Seminar 5 y preconditions for immediate loading y loading protocols y marginal bone/soft tissue reactions y soft tissue management y 3D planning y surgical guides y relevance of vertical/ horizontal positioning y CAD/CAM for immediate restoration y implant placement in damaged sockets y simultaneous augmentation y soft tissue management and coverage y management of complications y integration of immediate restorations y work flow and management y occlusal adjustments y provisional and definite restorations on immediately placed implants y maintenance y management of complications Severe horizontal/vertical deficiencies: Single unit; short and extended edentulous space; secondary implant placement after grafting Seminar 6 y anatomical changes due to atrophy in maxilla and mandible y harvesting areas for bone grafts y bone graft healing y periodontal evaluation y bone evaluation y 3D planning y soft tissue evaluation y interarch relationship y study casts y avoiding bone grafts (short implants, zygoma implants) y placement of zygoma implants y incision lines/flap design y recipient site preparation y graft procurement and adaptation, graft fixation y extended sinus floor augmentation y soft tissue management and coverage y management of complications y removal of fixation screws y secondary implant placement y temporary implants y vertical and horizontal dimensions of restorations y management of soft tissue problems y provisional restorations on temporary implants y prosthodontic concepts without grafting (short implants) y restorations on zygoma implants Apply online at www.eao.org/apply
If you have any questions about the EAO s Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry, please email info@eao.org EAO Secretariat, 38 rue Croix des Petits Champs, 75001 Paris, France. Phone: +33 (0)1 42 36 62 20 www.eao.org