Program Overview

Introduction to the DIU Odontologie Pédiatrique Clinique et Sédation Program

The DIU Odontologie Pédiatrique Clinique et Sédation is a university diploma program offered by the University of Toulouse. This program is designed for dentists who wish to acquire a high level of competence in pediatric dentistry, particularly in complex cases.

Presentation of the Formation

The program aims to provide students with the necessary skills to manage complex pediatric dental cases, including young children, children with disabilities, developmental disorders, and rare diseases. Students will receive practical training in general anesthesia, sedation, interception, and the use of digital tools.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following prerequisites:

• In initial training: students in the 3rd cycle of dental surgery (long or short cycle), foreign students enrolled in DFMS/DFMSA, and chiefs of clinic and AHU of Toulouse.
• In continuing education: doctors in dental surgery holding a French or European Union diploma or a diploma outside the European Union.

Candidature

The application process involves submitting a application form, with a deadline of September 11, 2025. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview on September 18, 2025. The program starts in November 2025.

Program Details

The program includes the following topics:

• Initial evaluation of the patient in pediatric dentistry
• Prevention of dental caries in children
• Dental anomalies
• Dental emergencies in children
• Oral surgery in children and adolescents
• Craniofacial growth and initiation of interceptive treatments
• Functional disorders in children
• Pediatric dentistry narrative
• Odontogenetics
• Patients with specific needs
• Resuscitation and emergencies

Team and Pedagogy

The program is taught by a team of experienced professionals, including:

• Pr E. MOULIS, Montpellier
• Dr O. CHABADEL, Montpellier
• Pr M-C. GOLDSMITH, Montpellier
• G. DOMINICI, Practicing liberal, Nîmes
• Pr F. VAYSSE, Toulouse
• Dr M. MARTY, Toulouse
• Dr M. VALERA, Toulouse
• Dr N. CHASSAING, Toulouse
• Pr I. BAILLEUL FORESTIER, Toulouse
• Dr C. CECCHIN, Toulouse
• C. PABAN, IADE School Toulouse
• Dr X. ALACOQUE, Oncopole Toulouse
• Dr M-M. POLOMENI, CHU Toulouse
• Dr P. ROUAS, Bordeaux
• Dr E. GAROT, Bordeaux
• Dr Y. DELBOS, Bordeaux
• Dr J. ESTIVALS, Bordeaux

Stage and Séjour

The program includes a 40-day internship. There is no foreign stay required.

Evaluation

The evaluation methods include:

• Attendance
• Final written exam
• Final oral exam
• Submission of a final thesis
• Validation of internship

After the Program

Upon completion of the program, students will acquire the following competencies:

• Competence in complex pediatric dental care
• Practical skills in general anesthesia, sedation, interception, and use of digital tools

Inscriptions

The cost of the program is as follows:

• Registration fee for continuing education: 178 + course fees 1900
• Registration fee for initial training: 300 (+ 34 if not already enrolled at the UT + 105 CVEC if not already paid)

Modalities of Inscription

The registration process involves the following steps:

1. Pre-requisites: students must have submitted an application that has received a favorable opinion from the teacher responsible for the training
2. After validation of the administrative registration, students will be contacted by email by the MFCA manager to complete the administrative registration procedures (quote, contract or agreement, payment of training fees and university registration fees)
3. Students must be administratively registered before the start of the courses.