UniversitätsKlinikum Heidelberg

Summerschool for clinical Periodontology and Implantology from

July 28th. – August 8th. 2014

at the Universitiy of Heidelberg, Germany, organized by the Section of the Periodontology, Department of Operative Dentistry

Topics • periodontitis prevalence and incidence• clinical periodontal diagnosis • microbiological diagnosis • scaling and root planning • non-surgical or surgical periodontal therapy • periodontal surgery: flap techniques • etiology and diagnosis of furcation involvement• treatment of furcation involvement• treatment of aggressive paradontitis

• periodontitis and diabetes • antibiotics in periodontology • locally administered anbiotics in periodontology • supportive treatment and individual periodontal risk • periodontal regenerative therapy• long-term results • prognosis of teeth• erratic healing of extraction sockets• complications with dental implants• treatmant of periimplantitis

Interactive learning seminarsclassification of periodontal diseases, treatment planning, the principle of full mouth disinfection, oral health and general health

Hands-on coursesPeriodontal flap surgery, placement of implants, Regenerative periodontal surgery, augmentation procedures

Social EventsBesides the academic lectures, there will also be lectures on German culture, excursions and other social events

LecturersProf. Dr. Peter Eickholz, Prof. Dr. Dr. Ti-Sun Kim, Prof. Dr. Thomas Kocher, Prof. Dr. Ki-Tae Koo, Dr. Christian Mertens & others

Who can apply for the summerschool 2014?Postgraduate students, interns and residents, as one of the main purposes of this summerschool is to create an internati-onal forum for young dental professionals affiliated with universities. For senior dental academics and practitioners please contact the program director.

The maximum Number of participants is strictly limited.

Deadline for application is April 30th. 2014

Fee for the summerschool?1.800,00 € attending fee for two weeks; costs for housing and living are not included.

Financial support?Some scholarships may be available. Applications will be accepted from now on, final decision will be made by June 2014.

Course language is English. Applicant should understand and speak English fluently.

Application process:After the University of Heidelberg has received your application, you will receive a confirmation of your definite acceptance and will be charged 1.800,00€. The total fee must be transferred to our bank account within 14 days. Otherwise, the participation will be withdrawn. After the University of Heidelberg has received the attending fee, the applicant will receive a course program and detailed housing information.

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Letters of recommendationPlease provide two letters of recommendation which address the applicant’s academic, clinical, research and personal achievements. One letter must be from a medical director of the faculty where the applicant graduated. One letter may be from a personal referee.The letters of recommendation may be mailed to the University of Heidelberg individually, or attached to the application.

Transcript of grades.Transcripts from both dental school and postgraduate work are required.The transcripts may be sent directly to the University of Heidelberg or may be attached to the application.

Curriculum vitae. Please send a current curriculum vitae with the application form.

If you apply for a scholarship, a personal essay must also be included in your application for the summerschoolThe personal essay of approximately 1,000 words should address the following:- Why the candidate is applying for the sholarship- Career plans- Research interests- Expectations of the Postgraduate Program experience

Application forms must be returned to the program director:

Prof. Dr. Dr. Ti-Sun Kim, Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltungskunde, Sektion ParodontologieMund-Zahn-Kieferklinik, Universitätsklinikum HeidelbergIm Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, GermanyFax: ++49 6221 565074, E-Mail: ti-sun_kim@med.uni-heidelberg.dehttp://www.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/international-summerschool-for-periodontology.120771.0.html