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

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.

To start the admission process you must complete the Program Admission Form found on the University website and follow the steps to attach the required documentation.

All candidates who meet the criteria and general requisites for access to the study programme will be able to apply for entry. However, the recommended entry profile is:

• Degree holders in Dentistry (or equivalent)
• A level of English that is equivalent to a B2
• An interest in science and research
• Good decision-making skills
• Discipline, a good memory and dedication
• A personality based on responsibility and solidarity
• Sensitivity and empathy for the pain felt by others
• Observation skill
• A good team-player

All prospective students who meet the general admission requirements for the degree programme may apply for admission. However, the ideal candidate profile is as follows:

• Students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry (or equivalent).
   

In addition to the entrance exams and the required documents, the following aspects will be taken into account during the application process:

1. The average mark from the applicant’s academic record.
2. Assessment of the applicant’s curriculum vitae. Professional experience and previous research, participation in conferences and participation in research projects will be taken into account.
3. An oral and written academic English level test. Applicants from English-speaking countries or who have an official certificate are not required to take this test. The English level test will be evaluated by the Institute for Multilingualism at UIC Barcelona. This oral and written test will be based on knowledge at a First Certificate level and focused on the description and/or analysis of scientific knowledge in the field of Health Sciences.
4. Applicants must undergo a personal interview (or via skype), in which their interest and motivation will be assessed. 

Applicants will be informed of the admissions requirements and the required documentation by the secretary of the Faculty of Dentistry and on the UIC Barcelona website.

1. Pre-enrolment form.
2. A certified copy of the relevant undergraduate degree*.
3. Transcript of grades (original or certified copy)*.
4. Photocopy of National Identity Document (DNI) or passport.
5. Receipt for payment of €90 by bank transfer**.
6. Two passport size colour photographs (unused copies).
7. Curriculum vitae with courses and conferences attended.
8. Letter/s of recommendation (not obligatory).

*For students from outside the European Union, both the academic record and the degree certificate must be processed through diplomatic channels or bear The Hague Apostille.

Candidates in the last year of their degree programme must provide a list of the qualifications they obtained before their registration date.

** Management fees are non-refundable

The Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) seeks to facilitate the incorporation and adaptation of all new students by means of a welcoming session organised by the University Master’s Degree in Research in Dentistry, the information on which is sent by letter or by e-mail, in a personalised way.

During the welcoming session, the new students will receive a general description of the UIC, and a representative from some Services, shall offer a brief explanation about the workings of the Service and the type of information and activities that students will find there. The session will be followed by an academic presentation of the Master’s programme by the actual Programme Management, the idea being one of providing an acquaintance with the facilities and services of the Faculty and the Department.
 

Materials for the newly-accessed students:

1. UIC folders. The folders will contain the timetables of the  University Master’s Degree in Research in Dentistry, the UIC Diary for the academic year starting then and a Welcome Pack.
2. Students will be sent to the e-mail address they provided when enrolling, their username and password to access their personal page. An UIC e-mail account will automatically be generated too.
3. Student card. The Universitat Internacional de Catalunya’s student card identifies its holder as a member of the UIC university community, certifies the condition of beneficiary of the university services, premises and facilities, and allows the use, in an automated way, of the library loan services from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya’s library network.

The means by which the said documentation and information is provided to the students of the Master’s degree can vary in the format according to existing resources at the time.

Dental educators and researchers, professionals in dental companies—especially those involved in the development of dental products and services.

The career opportunities for dentists trained in basic research integrated with clinical practice include:

• Doctoral Studies: Pursuing a PhD and completing a doctoral thesis.
• Academic Career: Joining the faculty at both public and private universities.
• Research Teams: Integrating into research teams within national and international Science Parks.
• Clinical Research: Conducting research within hospitals and other healthcare centers.
• Corporate R&D: Joining health-sector companies as researchers and/or managers within Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D+i) departments.

The general and specific competences that students must acquire during their Master’s studies in dentistry research in the UIC take into account the principles set out in article 3.5 of Royal Decree 1393/2007 of the 29th of October. These principles include respect for fundamental rights and equality between men and women, equal opportunities and universal accessibility for people with disabilities and promotion of the beliefs specific to a culture of peace, as well as democratic values.
 

Basic skills

1. Knowledge and understanding that provide a foundation or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas in a research context.
2. Applying the knowledge acquired, and developing problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.
3. Integrating knowledge and handling complexity, in addition to formulating ideas based on scientific evidence, using information that may be incomplete or limited, while considering the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.
4. Being able to communicate conclusions to specialists and non-specialists alike in a clear and unambiguous manner, with supporting knowledge and rationale.
5. To acquire learning skills that enable ongoing independent study.

General skills

1. The ability to incorporate new knowledge acquired through research and study, and also deal with complexity.
2. The ability to undertake a critical analysis and discuss the results obtained, as well as reach the corresponding conclusions.
3. The ability to learn to develop new instrumental skills independently, in terms of the acquisition of new scientific concepts, and the search for new scientific knowledge.
4. The ability to argue for and defend personal scientific ideas, as well as listen to, analyse, value and respond to other people’s ideas.

 Specific skills

1. Ability to apply scientific method, experimental design and biostatistics to solve a question or hypothesis.
2. Knowing how to use and apply the most common laboratory techniques in the fields of molecular, genomic and proteomic biology, biomaterials, cell and tissue cultures, immunology and microscopy in the field of dentistry.
3. Knowing how to apply bioinformatics tools used in basic research.
4. Applying experimental animal models as well as the methodology of animal handling and ethical research concepts in dentistry.
5. To communicate research results in a scientific article, poster or oral presentation, both in scientific and academic format.
6. Learning to manage the financial and human resources of a research project and knowing the strategic framework for transferring knowledge to a company or industry.
7. Knowing how to interpret images obtained through the latest technology applicable to research in dentistry.
8. Being able to apply the appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret the results.
9. Applying the latest dental research technology, considering its properties, indications, biocompatibility, toxicity and environmental impact.
10. Knowing how to execute epistemological, ethical, humane and compliant activities in research and the dissemination of results.

Máster Universitario en Investigación en Odontología por la Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

• 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.