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Dental Specialties

Specialty in Periodontics

Título a obtener

Title to be obtained

Specialist in Periodontics
Resolución

Resolution

RPC-SO-34-No.533-2022

Duration

2 years
UEES - Espiritu Santo University > Postgraduate > Graduate School of Health > Specialty in Periodontics

Target

The specialty in Periodontics aims to train specialists with skills and knowledge at the forefront of periodontics. Develop skills for the treatment of the population with periodontal problems; additionally, the recovery of missing pieces with dental implant treatment. Enable a favorable environment for the development of scientific research with a local and international focus. Promote the ethical application of knowledge to meet the psychological and health demands of the patient population.

Aimed at

Professionals with a third level degree in the area of dentistry, granted by a National or foreign University, recognized in the list of Senescyt.

Student profile upon graduation

  • Demonstrate skills, abilities, knowledge, knowledge, attitudes and aptitudes in the area of periodontics to establish a treatment plan based on updated scientific evidence for each patient.
  • The professional will have up-to-date knowledge in Periodontics.
  • Make the correct diagnosis of periodontal diseases.
  • Coordinate different dental procedures with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Orient their professional practice towards health promotion and preventive care within the framework of dialogue of knowledge, interculturality, gender approach and respect for the rights of the Good Life.

Title to be awarded

Once the academic, assistance and administrative requirements have been met, the degree has been defended and the student has participated in high impact articles or research projects, the degree of Specialist in Periodontics.

Teacher Profile

The teachers of this program are professionals with fourth level degrees, extensive knowledge and experience in the area to be taught.

Study Modality

The mode of study of the postgraduate program is face-to-face and exclusive dedication to the program. The duration of the Periodontics Specialization Program is 2 years.

Calendar of activities

ActivitiesPeriodontics
Publication of the call for proposalsSunday, June 23, 2024
Receipt of documentsMonday, June 24 to Sunday, February 2, 2025
Merit Tribunalwednesday, february 5, 2025
Statement of SuitabilityThursday, February 6, 2025
Opposition examinationfriday, february 28, 2025
Selection boardfriday, february 28, 2025
Publication of merit and competition resultsfriday, february 28, 2025
Receipt of appealsTuesday, March 4 to Thursday, March 6
Court of Appealsfriday, march 7, 2025
Declaration of winnersmonday, march 10, 2025
Enrollment periodTuesday, March 11 to Monday, April 21, 2025
Start of activitiesApril 28, 2025
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Calendar of Activities

ActivitiesPeriodontics
Publication of the call for proposalsSunday, June 23, 2024
Receipt of documentsMonday, June 24 to Sunday, February 2, 2025
Merit Tribunalwednesday, february 5, 2025
Statement of SuitabilityThursday, February 6, 2025
Opposition examinationfriday, february 28, 2025
Selection boardfriday, february 28, 2025
Publication of merit and competition resultsfriday, february 28, 2025
Receipt of appealsTuesday, March 4 to Thursday, March 6
Court of Appealsfriday, march 7, 2025
Declaration of winnersmonday, march 10, 2025
Enrollment periodTuesday, March 11 to Monday, April 21, 2025
Start of activitiesApril 28, 2025

Publications

Merit Report
Record of Opposition
Minutes of Results
Final Results Statement
Appeal

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Requirements

Requirements to participate in the contest

All documents must be notarized copies.

Documents supporting the suitability of the applicants

  • Present the citizenship card for national applicants; and, for foreign applicants, the identity card or passport.
  • Be a professional in the specific field of knowledge of dentistry with a national or foreign third level degree registered in the National System of Higher Education Information of Ecuador (SNIESE).
  • Have your professional title registered with the Health Authority and ACESS Certification.
  • Have passed the CACES professional qualification exam.
  • Level of proficiency in a language other than the mother tongue as established in the Internal Regulations of the Graduate School.
  • To be the winner of the merit and competitive examination (considering the presentation of all the documents stipulated in the Technical Standard in force at the time of the call for competition).
  • Certificate of final grade.

Documents for merit qualification (30 points)

  • Certificates of dental training courses endorsed by an institution of higher education.
  • Publications and/or letters of acceptance for publication in indexed journals or books; as main author or co-author.
  • Doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the area of health registered with Senescyt.
  • Specialization in the health area registered in the Senescyt.
  • Master's degree in the area of health registered with Senescyt.
  • Teaching assistantships, practical or theoretical tutorships in higher education institutions, duly certified by the competent authority, obtained through merit and competitive examinations.
  • Awards for academic merit and/or research, granted by an institution of higher education or one of the country's academic teaching units.
  • Completed full or half academic scholarships awarded by domestic or foreign institutions of higher education or other entity.
  • Participation in research projects duly endorsed by an institution of higher education, a research institution.
  • Certificates of lecturer or speaker at endorsed academic meetings.

On the competitive examinations (70 points)

The opposition test will be conducted through the BlackBoard platform, according to the established schedule, it will have two components.

Admission requirements

  • Winner of a merit-based competitive examination.
  • Fill out the admission forms of the Program and submit the documents required by the University and UAD.
  • Interview with the program director or coordinator.
  • Take the psychological tests
  • Cancel the registration fee and the first term before the beginning of the program.

NOTE: All information regarding the competition will be communicated via UEES e-mail.