Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation
| Code | 639 |
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| School | School of Dentistry |
| Department | Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation |
| Degree | Fellowship |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
This one-year course is designed to extend knowledge and improve skills in prosthetic reconstruction of oral/maxillofacial defects.
Definition
Maxillofacial prosthetics is the branch of prosthodontics concerned with the restoration and/or replacement of stomatognathic and associated craniofacial structures by artificial substitutes. The ultimate goal is to improve the health, function, esthetics, and quality of life of patients with oral/facial defects.
Objectives:
The purpose of the TUMS maxillofacial fellowship program is to provide advanced training in the diagnosis and supportive treatment of patients with maxillofacial anomalies. Residents will have the opportunity to treat patients with severe oral and facial deformities from cancer, trauma, or congenital malformations. Clinical training includes prosthetic treatment of cleft palate patients, restoration of acquired oral and facial defects, and implant prosthodontics. Attendees are also allowed to work with radiotherapists and evaluate and maintain the oral and dental health of patients before, during, and after their radiation therapy. They also work with surgical disciplines in restoring a variety of defects including cranial and facial implants, surgical obturators, surgical splints, and other required prostheses.
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns:
The applicant should have a specialty/MSc degree in Prosthodontics.
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved general physician program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
Duration: 12 months.
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of Vice-Dean for International Affairs at TUMS School of Dentistry through the following:
Contact Person: Dr. Amir Raee
Tel.: (+9821) 42794266
Email: dentistry_intl@tums.ac.ir- Amirraee@gmail.com
Website: http://dentistry.tums.ac.ir/en/home
Address: Faculty of Dentistry: End of North Kargar Street, Tehran, 1439955991, Iran
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 166
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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