The main objective is to train professionals who are capable of applying the scientific knowledge and technical skills they have acquired in Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging, ethically, efficiently and safely.
 

Programme objectives:

• Knowledge of Radiological Principles and Protection: Understand the fundamental principles of radiology and apply protective measures in the use of radiation, ensuring the safety of patients.
• Training in Radiographic Techniques: Design, analyse, execute and interpret radiological images in dentistry, mastering various radiographic techniques.
• Specialised Software Management: Use advanced imaging programmes in the oral and maxillofacial area, improving diagnostic accuracy.
• Development of Teaching and Research Skills: Foster the ability to transmit scientific knowledge and participate in research projects, contributing to the progress of oral and maxillofacial radiology.
• Diagnostic Centre Management: Acquire management skills to run and manage radiological diagnostic centres, optimising their operation.
• Addressing the use of artificial intelligence and digital flow in the area of imaging.

60 ECTS Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Diagnostic Imaging and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Students who have completed and passed the Postgraduate Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology will have a credit recognition according to the curriculum and regulations planned.

To take the master's degree you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry
• Level B1 or similar in Spanish that will be assessed in the personal interview
• Partial validation of the studies of the Postgraduate Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, which opens up the option of taking the master's degree in a single academic year.
   

The admission tests consist of a weighted assessment of the academic record, personal profile and motivations and aptitudes that will have the following criteria:

• Academic record
• Personal interview with the director of the master's degree
• CV

To start the admission process, you must fill in the programme's admission form, which can be found on the University website (www.uic.es/en/faculty-dentistry) and follow the steps to attach the following required documentation:

• Bachelor’s degree*
• Academic record
• ID or passport
• Curriculum Vitae
• A signed copy of the general terms and conditions document.
• Letters of recommendation (recommended, not compulsory)

Once all the documentation has been received and validated, the admission fees must be paid (€90** - UIC Barcelona graduate students are exempt from this fee).

** Admission fees are non-refundable

Nursing graduates

Applications from students coming from other degree programmes in the field of health sciences will be considered, although these students will need to take bridging courses if the Admissions Committee deems it necessary. Applications from students coming from other access routes will also be considered, according to the regulations and the degree programme they studied.

It is essential to be registered and have the approval of thetitle in cases of foreing students.

The Lifelong Learning Master’s Degree in Cosmetic Dermatology Nursing: Skin Care and the Prevention of Ageing is your master’s degree because: 

1. It responds to the needs of the cosmetic dermatology nursing sector with scientific rigour and patient safety.
2. It is taught in a blended learning mode that allows you to fully adapt it to your personal and professional life, including online classes, webinars, tutorials and onsite practical sessions.
3. It takes place at the Sant Cugat Campus of UIC Barcelona, a leading university in the training of healthcare professionals.
4. You will complete 12 days of practical training on real models in the facilities of the Sant Cugat Campus of UIC Barcelona, located in the Hospital General de Catalunya, in a healthcare environment.
5. The teaching staff is made up of leading figures in the field of nursing and cosmetic dermatology nursing.

• Advanced knowledge of cosmetic dermatology nursing 
  Gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the skin and identify and differentiate various skin conditions and their management.
• Clinical and technical skills 
  Learn and practice advanced techniques of invasive and non-invasive cosmetic dermatology treatments, with non-medical devices, as well as how to handle equipment and technologies specific to the field of cosmetic dermatology with skill and safety (chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser and other non-invasive procedures).
• Evaluation and diagnosis
  Develop the ability to perform detailed skin assessments and accurate nursing diagnoses based on nursing competencies. Draw up personalised treatment plans based on the specific needs and conditions of each patient.
• Comprehensive care of the patient
  Analyse and evaluate the efficacy of different products, as well as keep up to date with the latest research and advances in cosmetic dermatology products and techniques.
• Ethics and regulations
  Know the rules and regulations governing cosmetic dermatology nursing practice and act in an ethical and professional manner in all interactions with patients.
• Management and entrepreneurship
  Acquire management and administration skills to run a nursing clinic or practice. Develop entrepreneurial skills for those who wish to carry out their professional practice independently.
• Communication and patient relations
  Improve communication skills to adequately inform and educate patients about procedures and care. Develop interpersonal relationship techniques that facilitate patient-centred care and emotional well-being.
• Ongoing professional development
  Encourage participation in continuing education programmes and professional events to keep up to date with new trends and technologies.
• Scientific evidence
  Foster the development of skills needed to carry out clinical research projects in this sector, and to teach the basics to be able to carry out work based on scientific evidence.

• Practice on real models
• Learning outside the classroom
• Analysis of clinical cases

This master's degree is aimed at graduates in nursing and registered nurses at state level. Candidates who have diplomas in nursing issued by other countries and who want to access the programme must have the certificate approved in Spain.

• Perform the correct comprehensive assessment according to the needs of the patient.
• Know and apply the different facial, body and capillary treatments, as well as different techniques depending on the needs of the patient.
• Know pharmacology and non-medical devices applied to cosmetic dermatology.
• Correct use of ultrasound as a tool for skin and tissue assessment.
• Know the legal aspects and regulations, as well as the necessary documentation for the professional and the patient.
• Learn how to manage personal branding and marketing tools.
• Learn the theoretical bases and research methodology.

Degree holders in:

• Dentistry
• Medicine (with a specialisation in Stomatology)

• Graduate degree in Dentistry.
• B1 level or similar in Spanish, which will be assessed in the personal interview.
   

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 Program 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.

New communication technologies have made it possible to communicate at a distance with an ease that was unthinkable until very recently. Use of these resources means that a large part of the training involved in postgraduate education can be carried out at a distance, without the need for being present in person.

This course allows access to the highest level of postgraduate training for students who are not able to attend university for two years in person, but who are able to invest the time and dedication necessary to achieve the objectives of the programme.

The nature of dentistry does however require a minimum level of attendance at UIC Barcelona, which is organised personally for each student in order to cause the minimum level of disruption to their family and/or working life.

Studying on this programme requires a minimum of six  hours per week, in addition to working time over the weekend. Students will communicate via a videoconference call over the Collaborate platform, and sessions with the teaching staff will be held twice a week in the form of a seminar.  

• Graduate degree in Dentistry.
• B1 level or similar in Spanish, which will be assessed in the personal interview.
   

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 Program in which the following will be assessed: academic record, personal profile, motivations and aptitudes. The interviews will be held face-to-face or online on dates that will be confirmed once the previous steps of the process have been completed.

Many patients who require dental treatment are older people with systemic illnesses, which calls for accurate knowledge of the implications and interactions of these pathologies with dental health and care. These could include cardiovascular, immunological, endocrine or metabolic pathologies that must be known by the dentist in order to correctly carry out treatment in a way that is safe for both them and the patient. Furthermore, people with disabilities present complex and difficult challenges for the profession. In addition, the use of certain medications and drug interactions can lead to oral lesions, or appear as oral manifestations of underlying systemic diseases. We consider all these patients as special patients.

At present, academic learning in terms of bachelor's degree studies are limited to purely theoretical concepts and limited clinical practice with low-risk older patients. Patients that are significantly medically compromised, patients with mental disabilities and non-cooperative patients generate a pathology that bachelor’s degree students, given their lack of experience, are not able to handle easily. The techniques, materials and procedures for these patients are substantially different. They are not covered in conventional programmes and open up possibilities for further research. The recommendations by the Council of European Dentists, published in its directive of 19 November 2010, recommend the inclusion of Gerodontology in university curricula and agree with the European College of Gerodontology on the need to promote postgraduate education and lines of research in the field.

Are there master's degrees available internationally? There is no specific master's degree on Gerodontology in Spain and there is only one master's degree in Hospital Dentistry and Special Patients in Valencia and another in Seville, a master's degree at the University of Santiago on patients with systemic pathologies and an expert's degree in hospital dentistry and special patients in Oviedo.

Therefore, the shortage of trained professionals in this field and the demand coming from specialised centres and hospitals can only be addressed by master's degrees with these characteristics.

• 30 ECTS, Postgraduate Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

In the various fields of action of the Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, competences include: 

In relation to the previous considerations about image exams  

To be undertaken by professionals whose standard criteria is to protect their patients according to the international regulation for the reduction of the radiation doses to a reasonable minimum in order to obtain diagnostic benefits (ALARA criteria). 

In order for your professional work in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology to always consider the cost-benefit relationship between the characteristics and quantity of the exams that are necessary and most suitable for each particular case then thisneeds to be considered. The reason for this is so that your activities can be undertaken in the way that causes the least damage when using ionising radiation and also with a view to the most suitable level of resolution of clinical concerns for which each patient will have been informed about the respective image examinations that will be used. 

Given the continuous progress on the scientific and technological progress in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology places a critical attitude and permanently updates information which allows them to suitably adopt the concepts which constitute a benefit to this discipline in dentistry in order to put them into practice, the reason why continuing academic education is its natural characteristic. 

The image examinations themselves  

Students must acquires the skills to correctly indicate conventional and highly complex imagine examinations according to the characteristics of each clinical profile, with one of them being a permanent advisor for general dentistry, specialist dentistry and, sometimes, also a medical surgeon, in order to suitably complement the information coming from clinical discoveries in the oral and maxillofacial fields.  

In this way Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology contributes to the various stages involving the diagnosis, control and the treatment of local pathologies, while generating information which complements clinical discoveries and allows students to estimate the prognosis for existing pathologies. 

Students must be trained to undertake conventional radiographic exams, as well as ensure that they are critically and correctly advised when undertaking the most complex exams, with the aim of always using the available technology efficiently on the private and public network of image provider services. 

This professional has the most authority to interpret the images obtained from these exams both in terms of pathologies related to the motive that led to the exam request, and in terms of the discoveries made thereby, always based on the aim of returning to or preserving good oral health. The healthcare team will provide this as a comprehensive service to their patients. 

In terms of their tasks in the healthcare team  

In order to do this these professionals must be able to work in a team, whenever Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology activities are in essence an activity involving advice and are complementary to clinical activity, whatever the dental specialisation and eventually the medical specialisation is, that requires their services. 

Likewise, the image discoveries can be correlated with the clinical and epidemiological realities of each individual in particular and of the entire population in general and, since he or she also knows the national systems of healthcare planning in the area of dentistry, can be undertaken both in the public and the private sector. 

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology has the ability to guide or contribute to the scientific research that is carried out in relation to the particular work of the specialisation or for which the specialisation provides support.  It likewise has the potential to make the activities known and to equip suitably accredited assistants to undertake tasks to support the field of this specialisation. 

At the same time, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology has the required competences to provide their opinions on legal or expert issues with back-up when the pertinent authorities consider it to be necessary. 

In terms of responsibility  

Further to all of the above, the specialist is responsible for the procedures and results of the work towards the specialisation they are responsible for administrating. At the same time they will be responsible for raising awareness among the corresponding administrative authorities about any eventual irregularities which they will become involved in during their work or which will be present in the clinical guidelines which regulate their activity in the public and private healthcare networks which offer image diagnosis services. 

• Graduate degree in Dentistry.
• B1 level or similar in Spanish, which will be assessed in the personal interview.

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 Program 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.