Clinical Internships in Paediatric Dentistry
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- Type of programme
- Postgraduate degrees
- Campus
- Campus Sant Cugat
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Credits
- 40 ECTS
- Language
- Spanish (secondary language: English)
- Places
- Limited
- Modality
- On site
Objectives
The aim of this clinical residency in paediatric dentistry is to cover the most important, practical and useful topics in paediatric dental practice: restorative and pulp treatments in temporary and young permanent dentition, managing the behaviour and sedation of paediatric patients, basic concepts in orthopaedic treatment, etc.
The clinical residency alternates theoretical classes with clinical case presentations, literature reviews and clinical practice with paediatric dental patients from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.
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Presentation
Oral health of babies, children, and adolescents affects the general health of the current child population and in the future adult population. The availability of dentists specialising in the prevention and resolution of the most common oral problems in the paediatric population is therefore essential.
The Universitat Internacional de Catalunya trains dentists and stomatologists with a clear objective: to allow them to specialise in the diagnosis, prevention and resolution of the most common oral problems in the paediatric population by way of theoretical and practical training.
When commencing the course, students must bring:
- A laptop
- SLR digital camera (Canon, Nikon, with a 100mm macro lens and macrolite ring flash macrolite or spotlights
- Rotatory material: Turbine, adapter (*), contra-angle, hand piece, micromotor.
- Intraoral mirrors and retractors for photographs
(*) For the adapter, please check the model and that it is compatible.
To access the CUO, the student must bring:
- Personal protection face screen
- Full protection glasses, except in the case of wearing corrective glasses or magnifying glasses. In this case the full protection glasses are not necessary. All other material of special protection will be provided by the clinic.
Curriculum
Facilities
The Faculty of Dentistry has the University Dental Clinic (CUO) as the main training center for its students. Currently, at the Sant Cugat Campus, we have the following facilities:
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UIC Barcelona’s University Dental Clinic (CUO)UIC Barcelona’s University Dental Clinic (CUO) has 88 dental care booths, all equipped with cutting-edge technology, including:
68 general dentistry care booths
4 care booths for special-needs patients
16 surgery care booths
Care booths for conscious sedation
Agreement with the Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya (HUGC Quirón) to treat patients under general anesthesia -
Clinical Simulation and New Technologies ClassroomNew clinical simulation classroom: with this step, virtual reality is introduced into student training, enhancing their education while also serving as a valuable tool in new teaching methodologies. This is another step forward in innovation and the improvement of student training. This laboratory, together with the preclinical laboratory, allows students to practice dentistry with great realism before working on actual patients.
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Exclusive Laboratory for CAD CAM TechnologyPioneers in digital dentistry, the Faculty has embraced digitalization and, among other resources, has an exclusive laboratory for CAD CAM technology. The equipment in this laboratory includes milling machines, intraoral scanners, 3D printers, design software, a ceramic furnace, a zirconia sintering furnace, CBCT and iCat, Teckscan, Z4 laptops, and Z4 computers.
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State-of-the-Art Prosthetic LaboratoriesUIC Barcelona’s Dentistry Clinic has two advanced prosthetic laboratories equipped with the latest digital imaging technology. These laboratories provide students with access to cutting-edge tools across all areas of dentistry, from prosthesis design and manufacturing to treatment planning and execution. With this high-end equipment, future professionals can practice and refine state-of-the-art techniques, preparing them to excel in a highly competitive professional environment.
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Research LaboratoryUIC Barcelona has six modern laboratories, one of which is specifically dedicated to dental research. This space allows students and professionals to conduct advanced studies and innovative projects, driving the development of new techniques and treatments in the field of dentistry. Additionally, the other laboratories provide practical and simulation environments that complement training, ensuring that students gain a comprehensive and high-quality experience in all aspects of their academic education.
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Preclinical LaboratoryThe preclinical laboratory, a high-tech facility, features 95 dental simulators equipped with phantom heads—tools that simulate the oral cavity—as well as X-ray machines and digital radiology equipment for hands-on dental training.
Teaching team
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Admission process
Admission process for master's and postgraduate programmes
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Request information
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Application for admission
- Delivery of documentation
- Validation of documentation
Assessment of candidate
Result of admission process
- Admission
- On hold
- No admission
Deposit paid
Enrolment
Between July and September
- Tuition paid
Welcome!
You are now part of UIC Barcelona
Admission requirements
- Graduate degree in Dentistry.
- B1 level or similar in Spanish, which will be assessed in the personal interview.
Admission process
To start the admission process you must complete the Program Admission Form found on the University website and follow the steps to attach the following required documentation:
- Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor's Degree*.
- Academic transcripts*
- DNI or Passport
- Curriculum Vitae
- General Conditions Document
- Letter/s of recommendation (recommended, not mandatory).
*For students from outside the European Union, both the grades and the Degree certificate must be legalized through diplomatic channels or must bear La Haya Apostille. (No homologated degree is required).
Candidates who are in their final year of studies must provide the academic transcript of grades updated to the date of registration.
Once all the documentation has been received and checked for validity, the registration fee of €90** must be paid and the receipt of payment must be sent to the following e-mail address: infodonto@uic.es ( alumni of UIC Barcelona are exempt from this payment), (**non-refundable for administration costs).
The last step is the personal interview with the directors/coordinators of the Clinical Residency in which the following will be assessed: academic record, personal profile, motivations and aptitudes. The interviews will be held face-to-face on dates that will be confirmed once the previous steps of the process have been completed.
Prices, grants and financial aid
Price
Grants
UIC Barcelona offers various fellowships supported by both public institutes (MEC or AGUAR), as well as private UIC Barcelona funds.
For further information, please check with our admissions department:
Grants offered by UIC Barcelona for master's degrees and postgraduate programmes
Other grants
Those pursuing master's degrees or postgraduate programmes studies at UIC Barcelona are also eligible for other scholarships.
Financing
In order to make tuition fee payments easier for students, UIC Barcelona offers various financing options through its partner banks.