Specialization Course in Operative Dentistery and Aesthetics

General Objectives of the Course

The aims of the Postgraduate Course of Operative Dentistry and Aesthetics are to empower students with skills in Operative Dentistry and Aesthetics, enabling them to assist differentiated according to the principles of quality, besides contributing to the changes necessary for continuous improvement of the same. The specific aims will be:
a. Diagnose the operative dentistry pathology;
b. Formulate a treatment plan and predict its evolution;
c. Assess the psychological aspects pertaining to the private practice of dentistry;
d. Take interceptive and prophylactic measures;
e. Perform simple and complex treatments;
f. Use all the means at its disposal to improve their training.
g. Encourage development of a scientific attitude to the formulation and stimulation of professional interest;
h. Able to interpret scientific literature;
i. To stimulate research activities and oral and written presentation of scientific results and clinical data.

Admission Requirements

The applicants must have an undergraduate degree, master’s or legal equivalent graduation in the areas of dentistry or medicine (with specialty in stomatology), and have professional experience, preferably.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

Part-time / B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese and English

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Classification of modules is quantitatively and on a scale of 0 to 20.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

a. Diagnose the operative dentistry pathology;
b. Formulate a treatment plan and predict its evolution;
c. Assess the psychological aspects pertaining to the private practice of dentistry;
d. Take interceptive and prophylactic measures;
e. Perform simple and complex treatments;
f. Use all the means at its disposal to improve their training.
g. Encourage development of a scientific attitude to the formulation and stimulation of professional interest;
h. Able to interpret scientific literature;
i. To stimulate research activities and oral and written presentation of scientific results and clinical data.

Course Coordinator(s)

Ana Sofia Estima Cunha Coelho
uc43267@uc.pt

Eunice Virginea Valdez Faria Bidarra Palmeirão Carrilho
eunicecarrilho@netcabo.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Legal framework for qualification: under the terms of Decree-Law nº 74/2006, of 24th March, amended and re-published by DL nº 107/2008, of 25th June; Ordinance nº782/2009, of 23rd of July.

Study Programme

Operative Dentistery and Aesthetics

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 2 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 30.0


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