Microinvasive Aesthetic Dentistry (2021)

MAS Microinvasive Aesthetic Dentistry

This MAS aims at deepening theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the baseline studies in the field of conservative dental treatment and microinvasive aesthetic dentistry. It fosters dental practitioners’ excellence in their practice.

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• Deepen theoretical and practical knowledge acquired and develop more advanced knowledge and skills in restorative dentistry
• Develop the theoretical basis for a microinvasive approach in conservative dental treatments, i.e. aiming for a minimum of intervention and optimal preservation of healthy dental tissues
• Develop excellence of practitioners in the field of aesthetic microinvasive dentistry
• Understand and interpret up-to-date international literature in the fields of aesthetic and restorative dentistry
• Organize dental treatments in a global approach to the patient : master the latest diagnostics tools (photography, X-ray, Diagnocam, Digital Smile Design, etc...) and know how to select the most appropriate treatment taking into account theoretical knowledge of other specialties related to esthetic dentistry, such as prevention and emergency care, pedodontics, endodontics, periodontics and implantology, orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics and gnathology

The teaching is given in French and English.

6 modules:

• 3 specific modules: basic, specialised I and specialised II (attendance mandatory)
• 3 oral biology modules (on-site or via distance learning)

 

• Wednesday seminar and Journal Club (on-site or via distance learning)
• Continuing education courses (on-site or via distance learning)
• 8 pieces of documented practical work (on site or in an accredited private institution)
• 10 documented clinical exercisess (on site or in an accredited private institution)
• Master thesis and publication

The Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Microinvasive Aesthetic Dentistry is an advanced continuing education programme in this field offered by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva. It is based on the latest scientific and clinical research and offers a theoretical and practical programme of high quality. It is intended for practitioners aiming to perfect themselves and be able to meet the current national and international technological criteria linked to the rapid and irreversible evolution of our profession. This continuing training is currently the only of this type in Switzerland. It is accredited by the Swiss Agency for Accreditation and Quality Assurance - AAQ.
The MAS programme consists of on-site courses at the University of Geneva, distance learning and practical work (at the candidate private’s office or at the University of Geneva). The teaching is given in French and English. It is sanctioned by intermediate and final examinations and allows the acquisition of 60 ECTS credits.

The Management Committee conducts assessments of theoretical knowledge (using multiple-choice questions) and practical skills (based on evaluations) throughout the course in addition to the interim examinations. Students must pass the assessments and technical aspects of the first basic module in order to continue with the course.
The final examination covers the whole of the programme. Theoretical knowledge is assessed orally and practical work is submitted electronically (CD). Work must be published in a scientific journal relevant to the field of study. Evaluations are graded on a scale of 0 (zero) to 6 (excellent). An average of 4 must be achieved.

The Master of Advanced Studies in Micro-invasive Aesthetic Dentistry is issued by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva. It corresponds to 60 ECTS credits validated throughout the duration of the program by the candidates' monitoring form.

This MAS aims at deepening theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the baseline studies in the field of conservative dental treatment and microinvasive aesthetic dentistry. It fosters dental practitioners’ excellence in their practice.

• Federal degree in dental medicine (Diplôme fédéral de médecin-dentiste) or a qualification considered equivalent
• Good knowledge of oral and written French and English

Applications must be submitted by 31 March 2021 and will be assessed by the Management Committee.

Les termes utilisés pour désigner des personnes sont pris au sens générique; ils ont à la fois la valeur d’un masculin et d’un féminin.

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