Program Overview

Program Overview

The Gnathology and Orofacial Pain: Diagnosis and Management program is a Master's degree course offered by the Sapienza University of Rome. The program aims to provide a comprehensive educational pathway focused on integrating various knowledge areas related to global gnathological rehabilitation and the management of patients with orofacial pain.

Program Details

• ID: 32042
• Course Type: Master
• Academic Year: 2022/2023
• Degree Level: M2
• Length: Biennale
• Tuition Fee: 4600
• CFU: 60

Educational Goals

The objectives of the Master's program are to realize an educational pathway aimed at integrating various knowledge areas related to global gnathological rehabilitation and the management of patients with orofacial pain. The integration of different subjects will contribute to increasing knowledge, training, and professional skills to develop technologically advanced and readily applicable treatment models, both in public and private structures.

Program Rationale

The program is based on the constant and continuous increase in subjects affected by bruxism, dysfunctions, painful pathologies of the stomatognathic district, and the cranio-cervico-mandibular district, musculoskeletal pain, headaches connected to the ATM, psychological and socio-behavioral disabilities, occlusal anomalies connected to all the aforementioned pathologies, as well as daytime and nighttime breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea syndromes. These pathological forms affect more than 10% of the adult and growing population, representing the second most common type of musculoskeletal pain conditions after chronic lumbago. Furthermore, they are often associated with comorbidities with the most common forms of headache, cervicalgia, tinnitus, balance and posture problems, as well as with other rare and/or systemic pathologies such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and others.

Department and Faculty

• Department: Scienze odontostomatologiche e maxillofacciali
• Faculty: Facoltà di Medicina e Odontoiatria
• Location: Roma, Italia

Program Structure

The program includes various documents and resources, such as the Ordinamento, which outlines the objectives, learning outcomes, and tuition fees, and the Piano Formativo, which details the admission requirements, selection process, teaching staff, and educational activities. Additionally, the Come iscriversi document provides instructions on how to apply for admission and pay the tuition fees.