Program Overview

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Introduction to the Certificat d'Universitķ en Endodontie

The Certificat d'Universitķ en Endodontie is a university certificate program offered by the Centre de Formation Continue en Santķ et Sciences de la vie, Facultķ de Mķdecine, at the Universitķ Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). This program aims to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of endodontics and to perfect their clinical practice in this discipline.

Objectives of the Program

The general objective of this certificate program is to enable participants to acquire advanced knowledge in endodontics, as well as to improve their clinical practice in this field. The program covers current knowledge in endodontics and operative protocols for endodontic treatment, requiring additional training provided during the certificate program.

Structure of the Program

This formation is organized over two years of teaching, coupled with clinical internships, dispensed within the Academic Hospital Erasme and the CHU St Pierre. The program includes 19 modules, with 9 modules in the first year and 10 modules in the second year.

First Year - 60 hours

• Module 1: Diagnostic - T. Mc Mahon
  • Diagnostic techniques in endodontics
  • Clinical and radiological diagnostic tools
  • Cracks and fractures
• Module 2: Radiology - Bart Vandenberghe
  • CBCT: understanding and use. Course + TP
• Module 3: Anesthesia - T. Vahnķe
  • Pharmacokinetics in Anesthesiology
  • Anesthesia techniques in endodontics
  • Conscious sedation (Meopa)
• Module 4: Anatomy and Embryology - D. Barķ
  • Dental and canal anatomy
  • Embryology
  • Anomalies
• Module 5: Canal Preparation - T. Mc Mahon
  • Steel instruments
  • NiTi instruments
  • Instrument dynamics
  • Canal preparation techniques
  • Managing preparation errors
• Module 6: Endodontic Retreatment - A. Gazi
  • Clinical procedures
  • Prognosis of retreatment
  • Removal of fractured instruments
• Module 7: Canal Irrigation - I. Hassanzadeh
  • Irrigants
  • Activation techniques
• Module 8: Obturation of the Canal System - C. Oliver Ferrer
  • Obturation materials
  • Biocompatibility
  • Obturation techniques
  • New biomaterials - F. Bukiet
• Module 9: Emergencies - R. Van Campenhout
  • Management of endodontic emergencies
  • Management of medical emergencies

Second Year - 60 hours

• Module 10: Scientific Literature - CEBAM
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Writing scientific articles
• Module 11: Microbiology - F. Pķrez
  • General Microbiology
  • Special Microbiology
  • Canal irrigation
  • Intracanal medications
• Module 12: Pulp Biology - A. Gaudin
  • Pulp histology
  • Pulp physiology
  • Pulp microvascularization
  • Stem cells
• Module 13: Pharmacology - A. Parijs
  • Antibiotics and Endodontics
  • Pain management
  • Anti-inflammatory and Endodontics
  • Anxiety management
• Module 14: Periodontal Surgery - M. Gabai
  • Management of soft tissues
  • Bone grafting and filling materials
  • Surgical techniques
• Module 15: Endodontic Surgery - G. Jouanny
  • Indications
  • Operative procedures
  • Prognosis
• Module 16: Traumatology - N. Lebrat
  • Trauma to immature teeth
  • Trauma to mature teeth
  • Dental fractures
  • Splinting of traumatized teeth
• Module 17: Root Resorptions - G. Jouanny
  • Internal resorption
  • External resorption
  • Cervical resorption
• Module 18: Pediatric Dentistry - Tania Vanhee
  • Treatment of primary teeth
  • Therapeutic approach to difficult children
• Module 19: Pulp Therapy - Tugba T³rk
  • Treatment of immature teeth
  • Revascularization
• Module 20: Restorative Dentistry - H. de Belenet/A. Perceval/M.Gabai
  • Endodontics and implantology
  • Treatment planning
  • Reconstruction of a depulped tooth

Admission Criteria

This university formation is open to individuals holding a Master's or Licentiate degree in Dental Sciences. The diploma must be recognized by the Belgian State and allow the practice of dentistry in Belgium.

Target Audience

The program is aimed at dentists with a interest in endodontics who wish to learn, deepen, or perfect their theoretical and practical knowledge.

Duration and Schedule

The program lasts two years, with 2 days of clinical presence (Tuesday and Wednesday) and half a day of courses (Friday afternoon, every other week). Certain congresses will be mandatory and will take place outside of these compulsory attendance days.

Evaluation

The teaching is based on ex-cathedra courses and a set of methods that require the active participation of students. The evaluation will be based on attendance at courses and an examination of knowledge at the end of the two years.

Academic Team

• Program Director: Dr. Sibel Cetik
• Theoretical Program Director and Clinical Coordinator: Tara Mc Mahon
• Encadrants du Certificat d'Universitķ en Endodontie de l'ULB:
  • CHU Saint-Pierre: Tara Mc Mahon, Christian Oliver-Ferrer, Alexis Parijs, Cyrille Bonnķ, Jeremy Fichaux
  • Erasme Medical Center (EMC): Arman Gazi, David Chan, Taha Boulaala Banzi
• External Lecturers, National and International:
  • Dominique Barķ
  • Christos Boutsioukis
  • Michael Gabai
  • Alexis Gaudin
  • Guillaume Jouanny
  • Ninon Lebrat
  • Romain Orlu
  • Fabienne Perez
  • Tugba T³rk
  • Bart Vandenberghe

Conclusion

The Certificat d'Universitķ en Endodontie offered by the ULB is a comprehensive program designed for dentists seeking to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in endodontics. With its structured curriculum, expert faculty, and clinical training, this program provides a valuable opportunity for professional development in the field of endodontics.