• University Graduate Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry (2 years Curricular Plan)
• Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry (3 years Curricular Plan)

Pediatric Dentistry is one of the specialized areas of Dentistry recognized and regulated at European level. In Portugal, obtaining the title of specialist in Pediatric Dentistry by the Portuguese Dental Association is mandatorily preceded by a minimum theoretical-practical training in a university department or higher education unit lasting, at least, 3 years and with prior recognition of suitability by the Portuguese Dental Association (Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas – OMD), within the framework of Directive 2013/55 / ​​EU.

OBJETIVES

2 years Curricular Plan

Differentiate professionals in pediatric dentistry who:

• are competent in the basic areas of Pediatric Dentistry to assist the growing and developing child;
• are competent in the oral needs of the conventional child, from birth to adolescence;
• are able to continue to acquire knowledge and skills, related to the area, throughout their professional life;
• are able to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams that aim at child health;
• be able to teach oral health care to children and their caregivers as well as general dentists and staff members of the health team.

3 years Curricular Plan

Specialize professionals in Pediatric Dentistry who:

• are competent in all areas of Pediatric Dentistry to assist the growing and developing child;
• are competent in the oral needs of the conventional child and the child with special needs, from birth to adolescence;
• are able to continue to acquire knowledge and skills, related to their specialty, throughout their professional life;
• are trained in Pediatric Dentistry and are capable of investigating in the clinical and basic science areas of the specialty.

AIMED TO
Dentists with a degree or integrated master’s degree or equivalent diploma, enrolled in the Portuguese Dental Association (OMD) or equivalent professional entity from another EU country.

VACANCIES
The course will operate with a minimum of 8 students.

DURATION

Postgraduate University Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry – The course will have a duration of 2 years, corresponding to 120 ECTS.

Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry – The course will last for 3 years, corresponding to 180 ECTS.

Students who register for the purpose of executing only 2 years (120 ECTS), can be followed up immediately to attend the 3-year course (180 ECTS), at the end of the 2nd year of the course, under pedagogical and administrative regularization. A student’s PG Diploma in ODP (2 years, 120 ECTS) can, upon availability and analysis by the respective course committees, allow “re-entry” into the PG-Specialization Course in ODP (3 years, 180 ECTS) until 2 years after completing 120ECTS training (2 years). At the end of this period, the candidate for the PG Specialization ODP course must comply with the general application rules for admission to the course, effective on the date on which he / she proposes, for application

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Faculty of Health Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University
Fernando Pessoa University School Hospital
Mondays and Tuesdays: 9: 00–13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00

Summary Table – 2 years Curricular Plan

Summary Table – 3 years Curricular Plan

UFP Teachers

Profª. Doutora Ana Cláudia Teles · Profª. Doutora Augusta Silveira · Prof. Doutor Carlos Falcão · Profª. Doutora Carla Fonte · Profª. Doutora Cláudia Barbosa · Profª. Doutora Conceição Manso ·  Profª. Doutora Cristina Cardoso Silva ·  Profª. Doutora Cristina Pina · Profª. Doutora Inês Lopes Cardoso · Profª. Doutora Inês Guimarães · Profª. Doutora Liliana Teixeira · Profª. Doutora Maria Gil Ribeiro · Profª. Doutora Mónica Morado Pinho · Profª. Doutora Otília Lopes · Profª. Doutora Patrícia Manarte · Prof. Doutor Ricardo Noschang · Profª. Doutora Susana Marinho · Mestre Cátia Carvalho Silva ·  Mestre José Frias Bulhosa · Mestre Liliana Costa ·  Dr. Hugo Marques

Invited Teachers

National:

Profª. Doutora Ana Coelho · Profª. Doutora Célia Coutinho Alves · Doutor Luís Pedro Ferreira · Profª. Doutora Teresa Vale · Profª. Doutora Viviana Macho · Mestre Ana Roleira Marinho · Mestre Jorge André Cardoso · Dra. Catarina Augusto · Dra. Elisabete Neutel · Dra. Joana Fernandes · Dra. Manuela Crespo · Mestre Maria Joana Castro · Dr. Paulo Campos · Dr. Pedro Couto Viana · Dr. Ricardo Santos · Dra. Teresa Leal

International:

Professora Doutora Elena Barbería Leache (UCM – Espanha) · Profª. Doutora Daniela Rios (USP – Brasil) · Prof. Doutor Eugénio Grano de Oro (Espanha) · Profª. Doutora Glória Saavedra (UCM – Espanha) · Prof. Dr. José Imparato (Brasil) · Profª. Doutora Myriam Maroto Edo (UCM – Espanha) · Dr. Jorge Casián (México) · Dr. Rafael Sampaio (Brasil)

COURSE COORDINATION

Professor Cristina Cardoso Silva

SCIENTIFIC COMMISSION

Professor Cristina Cardoso Silva · Professor Sandra Gavinha · Professor Patrícia Manarte · Professor Ana Cláudia Teles · Professor Cláudia Barbosa · Professor Mónica Pinho · Professor Augusta Silveira · Professor Liliana Teixeira · Professor Ricardo Noschang

PEDAGOGICAL AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Professor Cristina Cardoso Silva · Professor Ricardo Noschang · Professor Viviana Macho · Master Cátia Carvalho Silva · Master Ana Roleira Marinho · Master Maria Joana Castro

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

• Final average of the Degree / Integrated Master (30%)
• Curriculum evaluation (35%)
• Individual interview (35%)

DOCUMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY

• Application form
• Copy of an identification document (1)
• Copy of the Finances Taxpayer Card (2)
• Bachelor’s Degree / Integrated Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine (3)
• Proof of member of the Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas (Professional Certificate) and official document proving the state of professional activity
• Proof of civil liability insurance
• Curriculum Vitae, where detailed: biographical data, institution and final grade of integrated degree / master’s degree, postgraduate training, publications, conferences, free communications, posters, courses and scientific meetings attended
• Spoken and written Portuguese language diploma obtained in the last 5 years, equivalent to the minimum level A1 (4)

(1) Citizens of countries outside the European Union must present a valid residence permit in accordance with the rules of the Portuguese Foreigners and Borders Service.
(2) Exempt if the identification document is the Citizen Card.
(3) Certificates of qualifications from foreign higher education institutions: copies or originals must be authenticated by the official education services of the respective country and recognized by the Portuguese diplomatic or consular authority or bring the apostille of the Hague Convention. The certificate of disciplines must include or be accompanied by the Grade Scale.
(4) For students of other nationalities whose mother language is not Portuguese.

The course will only be held with a minimum number of 8 students.

APPLICATIONS:
1. Online: at http://candidaturas.ufp.pt
2. In person:

Admission Office
Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Praça 9 de Abril, 349 | 4249-004 Porto
e-mail: ingresso@fundacaofernandopessoa.pt

DATES (*)

Applications: May 3 to June 15,2021

Entrevista: June 25 to july 2, 2021

Matrículas: July 19 to July 30, 2021

Início das aulas: September 6, 2021

* The completion of the course obeys a minimum number of students.

DATES OF OPERATION OF THE 2 YEARS COURSE
Beginning: September2021
Conclusion: Juy 2023

DATES OF FUNCTIONING OF THE 3 YEARS COURSE
Beginning: September2021
Conclusion: Juy 2024

FEES (*) (**)
Application Fee: 120 €
Registration Fee: 360 €
Tuition fee: 7,500 € (annual)

(*) There is no refund of payments made.
(**) Do not exclude the need to consult the General Norms Relating to the Payment of School Fees at UFP.

Admissions Office
Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Praça 9 de Abril, 349 | 4249-004 Porto
e-mail: ingresso@fundacaofernandopessoa.pt

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