Program Overview

Master of Specialization in General Dentistry

The Master of Specialization in General Dentistry is a one-year program that prepares students for the autonomous practice of general dentistry. The program consists of a theoretical part of 250 hours, including a common core for the different complementary masters in dental sciences, and a clinical part of 1250 hours in the form of a learning internship in integrated general dentistry.

Objectives of the Formation

The objective of the Master of Specialization in General Dentistry is to prepare students for the practice of general dentistry. This formation includes a theoretical part and a clinical part, which are designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to practice general dentistry autonomously.

Methods and Pedagogical Team

The program is taught by a team of experienced professionals in the field of general dentistry. The methods used include seminars, internships, and clinical practice.

Advantages of the Formation

The program has a number of advantages, including:

• A extended hospital network
• A strong focus on clinical practice

Schedule

The program is offered during the day, and the schedule is as follows:

• 1st and 2nd quadrimester: seminars and clinical practice
• Year: internships and clinical practice

Conditions of Access

The conditions of access to the Master of Specialization in General Dentistry are as follows:

• Access with Full Rights: There is no direct access to this Master of Specialization.
• Equivalent Diploma: Access is possible for holders of a foreign academic degree recognized as equivalent to a second-cycle academic degree giving access to the desired studies.
• Access by File Submitted to the Jury: Access is possible for students who meet the conditions set by the jury.
  • Holders of a 2nd Cycle University Diploma: Access is possible for students who hold a 2nd cycle university diploma (Master 60 or 120 credits) and have a minimum of 240 credits in their previous course.
  • Holders of a 2nd Cycle HE Diploma: Access is possible for students who hold a 2nd cycle HE diploma (Master or License) and have a minimum of 240 credits in their previous course.
  • Competences Valued at 240 Credits: Access is possible for students who have a minimum of 240 credits in their previous course.
• Specific Conditions of the Jury: The jury sets specific conditions for access to the Master of Specialization.
  • Title of Licentiate in Dental Science: Access is possible for students who hold the title of Licentiate in Dental Science or a Master's degree in Dental Science from a European Union country, allowing them to practice in Belgium.
  • Document Attesting Selection: Access is possible for students who have a document attesting that they have been selected as a specialist in general dentistry in a Belgian medical faculty.
• Valorization of Acquired Experience: The jury can valorize knowledge and skills acquired through professional and/or personal experience and grant access to the Master of Specialization to anyone who does not fit into the above categories.

Program

The program includes the following courses:

• Seminars Common to Formations to Obtain a Particular Professional Title in Dentistry: 5 credits, 1st and 2nd quadrimester
• Memory in General Dentistry: 15 credits, 1st and 2nd quadrimester
• Seminars Specific to Obtaining a Particular Professional Title in General Dentistry: 5 credits, 1st and 2nd quadrimester
• Stage: 20 credits, academic year
• Activity of Professional Integration in General Dentistry: 15 credits, 1st and 2nd quadrimester

Afterward

Outcomes

The Master of Specialization in General Dentistry prepares students for the profession of dentist.