Paediatric dentistry

Specialisation School in Paediatric Dentistry

The School is open to graduates holding a master's degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (class LM-46), specialist graduates (class 52/S) in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, and graduates under the prior degree course regulations in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics. Candidates must also be registered with the Register of Dentists.

Specialists must have acquired theoretical, scientific and professional knowledge relating to the physiology of growth, the psychological, social and intellectual development of individuals of developmental age, and to the pathophysiology, clinical practice, treatment and prevention of specialist odontostomatological diseases in paediatric age, including in patients affected by systemic diseases; specific areas of expertise, in addition to paediatric odontostomatology, include functional and instrumental semeiotics, pathophysiology, clinical practice and early interceptive treatment of malocclusions.

Director: Stefano Sivolella
Email: stefano.sivolella@unipd.it

Department of Neuroscience
Teaching Office
Via N. Giustiniani, 3  - 35128 Padua (PD)
Tel. 049 821 2040
Email: mara.salerno@unipd.it

Duration: 3 years

Statutory number of places: 3

Admission requirements: admission is restricted to those holding a degree awarded before Ministerial Decree 509/99 in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, or a specialist degree class 52/S in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, or a master's degree class LM-46 in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics.  Registration with the Register of Dentists is also required.