Program Overview

Introduction to the Scuola di Specializzazione in Ortognatodonzia

The Scuola di Specializzazione in Ortognatodonzia is a three-year program that aims to form specialists with theoretical, scientific, and professional knowledge in the field of orthognathodontics. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fisiology and fisiopatologia of growth, clinical and therapeutic aspects of malocclusions, disgnazie dento-maxillo-facciali, dismorfismi muscolo-scheletrici, disfunzioni temporo-mandibolari, and disfunzioni posturali correlate.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Credits: 180 CFU
• Number of Places: 3 units
• Tuition Fees: Not specified
• Bursaries: 3 bursaries of €7,285.00 per year, awarded based on merit and financial need

Admission Criteria

• Requirements:
  • Possession of a laurea ante D.M. 509/99 in Odontoiatria e protesi dentaria, or a laurea specialistica (classe 52/S) in Odontoiatria e protesi dentaria, or a laurea magistrale (classe LM-46) in Odontoiatria e protesi dentaria
  • Abilitazione all’esercizio della professione entro la scadenza del bando
• Selection Process:
  • Written exam
  • Oral exam
  • Evaluation of titles and qualifications
• Language: Italian, with a good knowledge of English

Program Structure

• First Year:
  • Theoretical and practical training in orthognathodontics
  • Attendance at conferences and seminars
• Second Year:
  • Continuation of theoretical and practical training
  • Participation in research projects
• Third Year:
  • Finalization of the thesis
  • Preparation for the final exam

Final Exam

• Requirements:
  • Successful completion of all program requirements
  • Presentation and discussion of the thesis
• Outcome:
  • Award of the Diploma di Specializzazione in Ortognatodonzia

Research Areas

• Orthognathodontics:
  • Fisiology and fisiopatologia of growth
  • Clinical and therapeutic aspects of malocclusions
  • Disgnazie dento-maxillo-facciali
  • Dismorfismi muscolo-scheletrici
  • Disfunzioni temporo-mandibolari
  • Disfunzioni posturali correlate

Teaching Staff

• Director: Prof. Giulio Alessandri Bonetti
• Commissione Giudicatrice:
  • Presidente: Alessandri Bonetti Giulio
  • Membri: Preti Carlo, Ciocca Leonardo, Badiali Giovanni
  • Sostituto: Zucchelli Giovanni

Location

• Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Neuromotorie: Via San Vitale, n. 59, Bologna
• Clinica Odontoiatrica: Via San Vitale, n. 59, Bologna

Additional Information

• Frequenza Obbligatoria: Attendance at lectures, conferences, and seminars is mandatory, with a minimum attendance of 70% required for each activity.
• Esame finale: The final exam consists of a theoretical-practical test and the presentation and discussion of the thesis.