M.Sc. Advanced General Dental Practice

Starting in October in cooperation with Chamber of Dentists North Rhine, this part-time Master Course for all students who want to train in general dental practice.

Description

The International Medical College IMC® performs postgraduate international Master's courses using a blended learning concept; theoretical contents (basic course and specialization course) are conveyed through our e-learning platform e-med via the internet, together with practical clinical courses, advanced training, online lectures, and online seminars in our own virtual conference system.

The basic course and the specialization course concludes with an exam. In addition, the students have to write a master thesis and to pass the final oral exam.

During writing the master thesis you will be supported by a learning-Management-Platform with an Masterthesis Tutoring-System.

Study Locations

International Medical College (Muenster, Germany), University of Duisburg-Essen (Essen, Germany), and various other training places.

Beginning and Duration

4 Semester part-time Master Course:

Every year from October - October two years later

Final Academic Degree

Master of Science in Advanced General Dental Practice (M.Sc.)

Graduation

Master of Science (90 ECTS)

Professional Status

This master course is an additional qualification for licensed dentists to deepen and intensify all fields of practicing dentistry.

(Please note, that to work as a dentist in Germany you have to do the equivalency exam to get the German approbation at the local government. Different regulations apply to the equivalence exam for different countries of origin.)

Teaching Staff

• Dres. Ahmed, Mahmoud Alghussein
  

• Dr.med.dent. George E. Anastassov
  

• Prof. Dr. med. Agnes Bankfalvi
  Universitätsklinikum Essen
  Institut für Pathologie und Neuropathologie

• Univ. Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Beikler
  Universitätsklinikum Hamburg
  Klinikdirektor der Poliklinik für Parodontologie Präventive Zahnmedizin und Zahnerhaltung

• Dr. Susanne Bierbaum
  

• Prof. Dr. med. dent. Till Dammaschke
  

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. dent. Ulrike Ehmer
  

• Dr. Iris Frasheri
  

• Dr. med Dr. med. dent. Andrea Grandoch
  

• Prof. Dr. Ingrid Grunert
  Direktorin der Universitätsklinik für Zahnersatz und Zahnerhaltung

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Alexander Hemprich
  Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR
  Department für Kopf- und Zahnmedizin
  Universitätszahnmedizin
  Direktor der Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund- Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie

• Univ. Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Ulrich Joos
  Wissenschaftlicher Direktor International Medical College (IMC)

• PD Dr. Christiane Keil
  

• Dr. Désirée Lewerenz
  

• Prof. Dr. med. dent. Jörg Lisson
  Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes
  Direktor der Klinik für Kieferorthopädie

• Prof. Dr. Jürgen Manhart
  Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung und Parodontologie
  Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

• Dr. Paul Möllers
  

• Priv. Doz. Dr. med. dent. Christoph Runte
  

• Thomas Schibler
  

• Dr. med. Robert Schuon
  

• Prof. Dr. med. dent. Thomas Stamm
  Universitätsklinikum Münster
  Leitender Oberarzt der Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie

• Dr. Ute Wegmann
  

• Prof. Dr. med. dent. Thomas Weischer
  Stellvertretender Direktor IMC
  Kliniken Essen-Mitte Evang. Huyssens-Stiftung
  Klinik für Mund- Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie

• Prof. Dr. med. dent. Péter Windisch
  Semmelweis Universität
  Fakultät für Zahnheilkunde
  Klinik für Parodontologie

• Prof. Dr. med. dent. Axel Zöllner
  Zahnärztliche Praxisgemeinschaft

Contents

E-Learning

Basic

• Basic 1, lesson 1: anatomy, tissues, histology, oral structures
• Basic 1, lesson 2: immune system, pathological principles, inflammations, injuries of the tissues
• Basic 1, lesson 3: medical history, emergency medicine, medically compromised patients, antibiotics, analgetics
• Basic 1, lesson 4: pre-operative medication, local anaesthetics, general anaesthesia
• Basic 2, lesson 5: radiological diagnosis/CBCT
• Basic 2, lesson 6: practice structure, hygiene, disinfection, sterilisation
• Basic 2, lesson 7: diseases of oral mucosa
• Basic 2, lesson 8: oncology, tumor surgery
• Basic 3, lesson 9: surgical suturing and related instruments
• Basic 3, lesson 10: tooth extraction, displacement, complications in dentoalveolar surgery
• Basic 3, lesson 11: odontogenic infections
• Basic 3, lesson 12: traumatology of maxilla and mandible

Specialization

• Specialization 1, lesson 1: aesthetic analysis and photographic documentation
• Specialization 1, lesson 2: non and minimal invasive aesthetical procedures
• Specialization 1, lesson 3: prosthetics
• Specialization 2, lesson 1: Implant prosthetics, Functional diagnosis and treatment of craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD)

Online-Lectures

Online lecture: Welcome and Introduction "Joos, Wegmann"
Online lecture: Complete dentures I and II "Runte"
Online lecture: Complete dentures III "Runte"
Online lecture: Decision making and treatment strategies in periodontics (part I*II) "Beikler"
Online lecture: Pharmacology of local anasthetica "Schuon"
Online lecture: Sinus disease "Schuon"
Online lecture: Anamnesis, examination "Hemprich"
Online lecture: Removable dentures I and II "Runte"
Online lecture: Removable dentures III "Runte"
Online lecture: Premedication and pain control "Schuon"
Online lecture: Crowns and fixed partial prosthesis I + II "Runte"
Online lecture: Crowns and fixed partial prosthesis III "Runte"
Online lecture: Apical root resection "Weischer"
Online lecture: Reconstruction of the atrophic mandible prior to dental implantology "Anastassov"
Online lecture: Tooth extraction "Joos"
Online lecture: Oralpathology I "Bankfalvi"
Online lecture: Master thesis 1 - Introduction "Bierbaum"
Online lecture: Oral pathology II "Bankfalvi"
Online lecture: Function orientated concept in orthognathic surgery "Joos"
Online lecture: Oral pathology III "Bankfalvi"
Online lecture: EBM (evidence based medicine) and orthodontic risk factors: overview and in detail "Ehmer"
Online lecture: EARR (external apical root resorption) - part 1 "Ehmer"
Online lecture: Infection I "Joos"
Online lecture: Master thesis 2 - Literature search "Bierbaum"
Online lecture: Oral mucosa diseases "Schuon"
Online lecture: Anterior composites part I-III "Manhart"
Online lecture: Infection II "Joos"
Online lecture: Principles of tooth movement I: Biological reactions "Keil"
Online lecture: Antibiotics "Schuon"
Online lecture: Implantology basics I "Joos"
Online lecture: Master thesis 3 - Data handling "Bierbaum"
Online lecture: Modern instruments of caries diagnosis (part I) "Frasheri"
Online lecture: Clinical management of space deficiency and ectopic teeth (part 1) "Lisson"
Online lecture: Cysts "Joos"
Online lecture: Clinical management of space deficiency and ectopic teeth (part 2) "Lisson"
Online lecture: Implantology basics II "Joos"
Online lecture: Adhesive systems and bonding technology "Manhart"
Online lecture: Modern instruments of caries diagnosis (part II) "Frasheri"
Online lecture: Benigne tumors "Schuon"
Online lecture: Principles of tooth movement I: Biomechanics "Keil"
Online lecture: State-of-the-art in caries excavation and preservation of pulp vitality (part I) "Frasheri"
Online lecture: Clinical management of space deficiency and ectopic teeth (part 3) "Lisson"
Online lecture: Impacted teeth "Joos"
Online lecture: Functional orthodontic treatment I: Interaction of temporomandibular joint "Keil"
Online lecture: State-of-the-art in caries excavation and preservation of pulp vitality (part II) "Frasheri"
Online lecture: Posterior composites - part I "Manhart"
Online lecture: Basics in surgical and prosthetic implantology "Weischer"
Online lecture: Posterior composites - part II "Manhart"
Online lecture: Posterior composites - part III "Manhart"
Online lecture: Infiltration technique and treatment of white spots "Frasheri"
Online lecture: Incision techniques "Joos"
Online lecture: Functional orthodontic treatment II: Interaction with oral muscles "Keil"
Online lecture: Muscular dysfunction and its significance for orthodontics "Lisson"
Online lecture: Master thesis 4 - Writing a master thesis at the IMC "Bierbaum"
Online workshop master thesis 1 - Getting started: Outline and search "Bierbaum"
Online lecture: Overview of different bracket systems "Stamm"
Online workshop: master thesis 2 - Homework discussion "Bierbaum"
Online lecture: Decision making and treatment strategies in periodontics (part I+II) "Beikler"
Online lecture: Treatment of bone defects and bone replacement materials "Joos"
Online lecture: Combined surgical and orthodontic treatment for skeletal malocclusions "Lisson"
Online lecture: Master thesis 5 - Materials and methods, results "Bierbaum"
Online lecture: Impression techniques and soft tissue management "Frasheri"
Online lecture: Reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla prior to dental implantology "Anastassov"
Online lecture: Complications of tooth extraction (part I) "Hemprich"
Online lecture: Master thesis 6 - Discussion and introduction "Bierbaum"
Online lecture: Tooth versus implant "Joos"
Online lecture: Craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) "Grunert"
Online lecture: Ceramic veneers - Part I / Part II "Manhart"
Online lecture: Master thesis 7 - Finalizing "Bierbaum"
Online lecture: Ceramic veneers - Part III "Manhart"
Online lecture: Peri-implant inflammation: etiology, diagnosis, treatment "Weischer"
Online lecture: Difficulties in implant prosthetics - complications in prosthetic implantology "Weischer"
Online lecture: Adhesive cementation procedure "Manhart"
Online lecture: Trauma of frontal teeth "Hemprich"
Online lecture: Complex cases including increasing VDO (vertical dimension of occlusion) - Part I "Manhart"
Online lecture: Implants in compromised patients "Weischer"
Online lecture: Complications in surgical implantology "Weischer"
Online lecture: Longterm provisional restorations - Part I "Manhart"
Online lecture: Longterm provisional restorations - Part II "Manhart"
Online lecture: Postendodontic restorations - Part I "Manhart"
Online lecture: Postendodontic restorations - Part II "Manhart"
Online lecture: Intraoral repair of defect restorations - Part I "Manhart"
Online lecture: Intraoral repair of defect restorations - Part II "Manhart"
Online lecture: Bleaching of non-vital teeth "Dammaschke"
Online lecture: Bleaching of vital teeth "Dammaschke"
Online lecture: Implant related disasters: How to avoid and how to treat "Anastassov"

Practical Training

(changes are possible)

2024-01-11

Arrival in Hamburg

Hamburg

2024-01-12

Periodontology training

Hamburg

2024-01-15

Departure from Hamburg / Transfer to Muenster

Hamburg

2024-01-15

Arrival and welcome dinner - Block I

Muenster

2024-01-16

Basics in implantology-practical exercises with plastic jaws

Muenster

2024-01-17

Basic course of surgical techniques

Muenster

2024-01-18

Workshop master thesis

Muenster

2024-01-19

Flight to Budapest

Budapest

2024-01-20

Clinical training Budapest - private clinic

Budapest

2024-01-22

Clinical training in Budapest - Semmelweis University

Budapest

2024-01-27

Departure from Budapest

2024-11-10

Arrival in Muenster

2024-11-11

Cranio- mandibular dysfunctions (2 days)

Muenster

2024-11-13

Workshop master thesis

Muenster

2024-11-14

European functional appliances

Muenster

2024-11-15

Function regulator according to Prof. Frankel u-bow - activator according to Prof. Karwetzky

Muenster

2024-11-16

Conventional and digital impression-taking, model creation, planning of removable devices: advantages and disadvantages, problems, troubleshooting

Muenster

2024-11-17

Craniofacial growth and development - Diagnostic and therapy of developmental disorders in orthodontics

Muenster

2024-11-18

Departure from Muenster

2025-09-28

Arrival in Munich

Munich

2025-09-29

Composite and ceramic restorations incl. hands-on-training

Munich

2025-10-04

Transfer to Witten

Witten

2025-10-05

Implant prosthetics (2 days)

Witten

2025-10-06

Transfer to Muenster

Muenster

2025-10-07

Observership in a private clinic (2 days)

Emsdetten

2025-10-09

Final oral examination

Muenster

2025-10-11

Handing over the certificates and graduation ceremony

Muenster

2025-10-12

Departure

Muenster