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a. y. 2027/2028
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First Year
Credits
9 ECTS
Description
Systematic study of the structure of the human body, from the organization of apparatuses and systems to the anatomical bases relevant to dental practice, with particular attention to the head and neck region.
Credits
8 ECTS
Description
Advanced language skills in English for academic and scientific contexts, with study of biomedical literature, specialist dental vocabulary and oral and written communication skills in an international context.
Credits
6 ECTS
Description
Fundamentals of biochemistry, from the structure and function of biomolecules to the main metabolic processes, with the study of biochemical mechanisms relevant to the understanding of oral health and pathological processes.
Credits
6 ECTS
Description
Fundamental principles of cellular and molecular biology, from the mechanisms of cell replication and differentiation to the genetic basis of development, with attention to biological processes relevant to dental sciences.
Credits
6 ECTS
Description
Fundamentals of general and organic chemistry preparatory to the study of biochemistry, from the structure of matter to the basic chemical reactions relevant to the understanding of biological processes and dental materials.
Credits
6 ECTS
Description
Fundamental principles of physics, from mechanics to electromagnetism and optics, with the study of the physical bases relevant to the understanding of diagnostic technologies and tools used in dentistry.
Credits
4 ECTS
Description
Fundamentals of scientific research methodology and relational skills in healthcare, from the logic of clinical reasoning to effective communication with the patient in dental contexts.
Credits
4 ECTS
Description
Introduction to the principles and techniques of dental conservation, from the anatomical-physiological bases of tooth structure to the fundamental elements of karology and basic operating procedures.
Credits
9 ECTS
Description
Methodological and statistical foundations for research in the dental field, from biostatistics to medical informatics, with the study of tools for the collection, management and analysis of clinical and scientific data.
Credits
9 ECTS
Description
Study of the structure and development of cells and tissues, from general histology to embryology, with attention to morphogenetic processes relevant to the understanding of the development of the stomatognathic system.
Credits
0 ECTS
Second Year
Credits
4 ECTS
Description
Consolidation of language skills in scientific English, with in-depth critical reading of dental literature and development of communication skills for the production of academic and professional texts.
Credits
8 ECTS
Description
Etiopathogenetic mechanisms of the main diseases, from inflammatory and immune processes to cellular and tissue alterations, with the study of the general pathological bases relevant for the understanding of diseases of the oral cavity.
Credits
11 ECTS
Description
Functioning of the apparatuses and systems of the human body, from the mechanisms of homeostatic regulation to the physiological bases of masticatory, swallowing and phonatory function, with attention to the processes relevant to dental practice.
Credits
11 ECTS
Description
Physical, chemical and biological properties of dental materials and biomaterials used in dentistry, from the characterization of metal alloys to ceramics and composites, with study of selection criteria and clinical applications.
Credits
5 ECTS
Description
Fundamentals of microbiology applied to dentistry, from the main bacterial, viral and fungal agents that colonize the oral cavity to the mechanisms of pathogenesis of oral infections and infection control strategies in the clinical setting.
Credits
8 ECTS
Description
Physical principles of ionizing radiation and diagnostic imaging techniques in dentistry, from intraoral radiology to cone beam computed tomography, with study of radiological protection criteria and interpretation of diagnostic images.
Credits
9 ECTS
Description
Fundamentals of clinical biochemistry, internal medicine, and hygiene relevant to dental practice, from patient systemic risk assessment to major medical conditions affecting dental management.
Credits
0 ECTS
Third Year
Credits
5 ECTS
Description
Study of the morphological alterations of diseases, from the mechanisms of cellular and tissue damage to the main lesions of the oral cavity, with the study of histopathological analysis methods relevant for the diagnosis of oral diseases.
Credits
4 ECTS
Description
Principles of local anesthesia and medical emergency management in dentistry, from anesthetic block techniques to cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures and the management of systemic complications in the dental office.
Credits
6 ECTS
Description
Pharmacological principles applied to dentistry, from the mechanisms of action of drugs used in clinical practice to drug interactions, with the study of analgesics, antibiotics, local anesthetics and emergency drugs.
Credits
12 ECTS
Description
Main systemic diseases and their implications for dental practice, from the management of patients with cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine and psychiatric diseases to medical emergencies in the dental field.
Credits
9 ECTS
Description
Fundamentals of rehabilitation dentistry, from the theoretical bases of removable and fixed dental prosthesis to the operational techniques of preparation of abutment teeth, with the study of occlusal principles and laboratory procedures.
Credits
11 ECTS
Description
In-depth study of oral rehabilitation techniques, from advanced conservative procedures to basic endodontic therapy, with the development of operational skills in the management of the most complex rehabilitation problems.
Credits
0 ECTS
Credits
8 ECTS
Description
First period of supervised clinical internship, dedicated to the observation and first practical application of the operational skills acquired in the fields of oral rehabilitation and conservative rehabilitation.
Fourth Year
Credits
7 ECTS
Description
Principles and techniques of orodental surgery, from simple and complex extractions to periodontal and periapical surgery, with study of pre- and post-operative management procedures and the main surgical complications.
Credits
8 ECTS
Description
Diagnosis and management of diseases of the oral cavity and the main dermatoses with oral manifestations, from clinical semeiotics to potentially malignant lesions, with study of oral mucosal pathologies and their systemic correlations.
Credits
8 ECTS
Description
Clinical approach to the patient in developmental age, from pediatric prevention and cariology to age-adapted restoration techniques, with study of the behavioral management of the child and dental problems related to dentofacial development.
Credits
10 ECTS
Description
Advanced in-depth study of oral rehabilitation techniques, from implant prostheses to all-ceramic reconstructions, with the development of skills for the management of complex clinical cases in the prosthetic and conservative fields.
Credits
4 ECTS
Description
Principles of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, from the evaluation of craniofacial growth to treatment planning, with the study of the main dento-skeletal anomalies and fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
Credits
9 ECTS
Description
Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, from clinical and radiological evaluation of periodontal status to causal and surgical therapy techniques, with study of correlations between periodontal health and systemic conditions.
Credits
22 ECTS
Description
Second period of clinical internship, with progressive assumption of operational autonomy in the fields of orodental surgery, periodontology, pediatric dentistry and rehabilitation dentistry.
Fifth Year
Credits
3 ECTS
Description
Clinical integration of the skills acquired in the different areas of dentistry, from differential diagnosis to therapeutic planning, with attention to the holistic management of the complex odontostomatological patient.
Credits
8 ECTS
Description
Diagnosis and treatment of the main head and neck pathologies of dental interest, from maxillofacial surgery to otorhinolaryngology, with the study of advanced diagnostic imaging techniques and indications for surgical treatment.
Credits
3 ECTS
Description
Principles and techniques of endodontics, from the diagnosis of pulp and periapical pathologies to the procedures of shaping and root canal filling, with study of complications and indications for endodontic retreatment.
Credits
4 ECTS
Description
Principles of dental practice management and business organization, from clinical decision-making processes to the economic and legal aspects of professional activity, with the study of tools for planning and controlling the quality of dental services.
Credits
7 ECTS
Description
Biological and clinical foundations of oral implantology, from diagnostic evaluation and implant planning to surgical insertion techniques and prosthetic procedures on implants, with study of complications and follow-up protocols.
Credits
5 ECTS
Description
Regulatory, ethical and medico-legal framework of the dental profession, from professional ethics to the civil and criminal liability of the dentist, with a study of insurance rules and procedures for the management of clinical risk.
Credits
6 ECTS
Description
Strategies for primary and interceptive prevention of oral diseases, from the promotion of oral health in communities to screening and health education programs, with study of epidemiological indicators for the evaluation of oral health in populations.
Credits
0 ECTS
Credits
20 ECTS
Description
Third period of advanced clinical internship, with full operational autonomy in the main sectors of the discipline and development of skills for the integrated management of complex clinical cases in the dental field
Sixth Year
Credits
8 ECTS
Description
Original research paper or clinical case discussed in front of an examining committee, to crown the training course in the integrated degree course in dentistry and dental prosthetics.
Credits
40 ECTS
Description
Fourth and final period of clinical internship, dedicated to the consolidation of full professional autonomy and the complete management of the dental patient in all sectors of the discipline.