Master Professional
"Lasers in Dentistry".
"Lasers in Dentistry".
- Start date30 September 2024
5 semesters (2.5 years) - AddressSigmund Freud University
Sigmund-Freud-Platz 3
Viena – Austria
Our best Master program yet!
The major upgrade includes:
• The new Master will be a Master Professional, not a Master of Science, which may have been easy to confuse with a consecutive M.Sc. as opposed to a postgraduate degree. The Master Professional degree makes the Master easier to identify clearly as a postgraduate degree for a professional;
• We upgraded the Master Professional to a full 120 ECTS credit points, over the 60 credit points in the old program. This will also improve recognition in countries outside the European Union as 120 ECTS is normally considered a full-time study;
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• We upgraded the Master Professional to a full 120 ECTS credit points, over the 60 credit points in the old program. This will also improve recognition in countries outside the European Union as 120 ECTS is normally considered a full-time study;
More detailed
Our best Master program yet!
• Major improvements involve the studyability of the program. Opposed to the old program we now focus even more on clinical activity and the time you spend treating your patients in your own office with lasers and our treatment protocols are counted towards your study time. We keep the program aimed at practicing professionals who study the Master beside their daily jobs;
• To ensure studyability and as little time taking out of your dental work as possible, we combine the presence phase of modules in teaching blocks to minimize travel time and costs when coming to SFU, Vienna;
• The program is supported by state-of-the-art E-Learning and some shorter modules and seminars are conducted via a virtual classroom, eliminating the need to travel for these modules completely;
• Practical parts will be conducted in improved, modern facilities and are support by a wide range of modern dental laser systems from different manufacturers. You will "test drive" them all, supporting you in your decision process when you want to expand your dental equipment;
• For those who are not yet established in their own dental offices, we o!er support and guidance in the form of an excursion module to our partner university, MIU Misr International University in Cairo, Egypt. Here you can "boot camp" into laser treatments all day long and learn from doctors who have been trained by us and are academic co-workers since many years. Under their guidance you will treat patients yourself. This excursion is of course also available for those participants who do have their own offices;
• We give more time now for the master thesis, a common struggle in the old program. We also give more time to study for the exams, removing a major stress factor form the old structure;
• We intensively evaluated feedback from our past graduates and adopted the new improved curriculum on this valuable information. Now the program consists of 19 modules, which are more distinct and focussed than the old module structure. In total, approximately 52 days you will be in Vienna to complete the full program and achieve your degree as Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry.
In total, approximately 52 days you will be in several presence blocks in Vienna
• To ensure studyability and as little time taking out of your dental work as possible, we combine the presence phase of modules in teaching blocks to minimize travel time and costs when coming to SFU, Vienna;
• The program is supported by state-of-the-art E-Learning and some shorter modules and seminars are conducted via a virtual classroom, eliminating the need to travel for these modules completely;
• Practical parts will be conducted in improved, modern facilities and are support by a wide range of modern dental laser systems from different manufacturers. You will "test drive" them all, supporting you in your decision process when you want to expand your dental equipment;
• For those who are not yet established in their own dental offices, we o!er support and guidance in the form of an excursion module to our partner university, MIU Misr International University in Cairo, Egypt. Here you can "boot camp" into laser treatments all day long and learn from doctors who have been trained by us and are academic co-workers since many years. Under their guidance you will treat patients yourself. This excursion is of course also available for those participants who do have their own offices;
• We give more time now for the master thesis, a common struggle in the old program. We also give more time to study for the exams, removing a major stress factor form the old structure;
• We intensively evaluated feedback from our past graduates and adopted the new improved curriculum on this valuable information. Now the program consists of 19 modules, which are more distinct and focussed than the old module structure. In total, approximately 52 days you will be in Vienna to complete the full program and achieve your degree as Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry.
In total, approximately 52 days you will be in several presence blocks in Vienna
Your Benefits
Advanced knowledge of the dental principles associated with the application of laser systems of various wavelengths.
Use of different laser systems from leading manufacturers, covering all important wavelengths, during skill training / hands-on sessions and patients' treatment.
Knowledge of the physical principles and the technical implementation of a laser system.
Live operations on patients or via direct monitor broadcasting.
Possibility to treat patients yourself under expert supervision using different up to date laser devices.
Provision of additional specialist literature which serves as a future database of reference.
Competent patient consultancy in all areas of laser and laser supported therapy.
Integration into active participation in international scientific congresses and to publish in scientific journals.
Independent access to a modern e-learning environment, supported by scientific staff.
Skills to employ dental laser systems in a clinically correct manner.
Your Profile
This Master program is aimed at dentists who want to train as experts in laser dentistry and who wish to qualify with a highly recognised degree, while simultaneously continuing with their career.
The program is designed to be career accompanying and will fit into the busy life of practicing dental professionals.
Entry Requirements:
A first university degree in dentistry from a recognised institution:
• A minimum of two years of working experience in a dental clinic or practice;
• Proof of English language skills.
The program is designed to be career accompanying and will fit into the busy life of practicing dental professionals.
Entry Requirements:
A first university degree in dentistry from a recognised institution:
• A minimum of two years of working experience in a dental clinic or practice;
• Proof of English language skills.
The use of lasers enables new treatment methods to be employed and lasers can meaningfully supplement more traditional therapies.
Further, modern facilities and increased customer satisfaction help ensure the long-term financial success of dental clinics.
For these reasons, the opportunity to expand and improve the range of treatments by completing the Master in "Lasers in Dentistry" should not be missed.
Further, modern facilities and increased customer satisfaction help ensure the long-term financial success of dental clinics.
For these reasons, the opportunity to expand and improve the range of treatments by completing the Master in "Lasers in Dentistry" should not be missed.
The Master Professional "Lasers in Dentistry" balances the teaching of medical aspects with extensive practical skill training on the dental application of laser systems.
The close interdisciplinary cooperation of dentistry and physics is of significant importance in this field.
Treatment methods, the planning and preparation of treatments, the systematic organisation of scientific and clinical findings, as well as an independent, responsible handling are the priorities of this professional program.
The close interdisciplinary cooperation of dentistry and physics is of significant importance in this field.
Treatment methods, the planning and preparation of treatments, the systematic organisation of scientific and clinical findings, as well as an independent, responsible handling are the priorities of this professional program.
The Master Professional "Lasers in Dentistry" is an accredited Master program in the field of laser dentistry.
Successful participants receive a total of 120 credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
Graduates are awarded the academic title "Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry" of Sigmund Freud University and, as such, are becoming experts in the field of laser therapy in dentistry.
This Master degree qualifies the graduate to start a doctoral study or PhD program. On completion of the appropriate training module, participants also receive a "Laser Safety Officer" (LSO) certificate.
Successful participants receive a total of 120 credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
Graduates are awarded the academic title "Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry" of Sigmund Freud University and, as such, are becoming experts in the field of laser therapy in dentistry.
This Master degree qualifies the graduate to start a doctoral study or PhD program. On completion of the appropriate training module, participants also receive a "Laser Safety Officer" (LSO) certificate.
Course participants have access to scientific staff who are leading experts in their specialised fields.
Furthermore, the course attracts dentists from all over the world and participants are encouraged to network with their fellow students.
Additional networking opportunities are provided at international scientific conferences and through the alumni network WALED.
Furthermore, the course attracts dentists from all over the world and participants are encouraged to network with their fellow students.
Additional networking opportunities are provided at international scientific conferences and through the alumni network WALED.
The Founder
- Prof. Dr. Norbert Gutknecht 1954 - 2021
Prof. Dr. Norbert Gutknecht studied medicine and dentistry at the Universities of Bochum, Florence and Aachen. In 1995, following several research stays in the USA, focusing on dental laser therapy, he was awarded the Master in Application of Nd:YAG Lasers in Dentistry in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1998 he was appointed Professor at the Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventative Dentistry at RWTH Aachen University.
Prof. Dr. Gutknecht was the Director of the Aachen Dental Laser Center (AALZ) and Scientific Director of the M. Sc. in Lasers in Dentistry programme. Furthermore, he was the President of the German Society of Laser Dentistry (DGL) and an Executive Director of the World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD). Ηe was the president of the ISLD - International Society for Laser Dentistry. He was the editor-in-chief of the first peer reviewed dental laser journal "Lasers in Dental Science".
Prof. Dr. Gutknecht passed away in July 2021. His life was dedicated to build up knowledge, from his pioneering works in laser dentistry at RWTH Aachen University.
Prof. Dr. Gutknecht was the Director of the Aachen Dental Laser Center (AALZ) and Scientific Director of the M. Sc. in Lasers in Dentistry programme. Furthermore, he was the President of the German Society of Laser Dentistry (DGL) and an Executive Director of the World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD). Ηe was the president of the ISLD - International Society for Laser Dentistry. He was the editor-in-chief of the first peer reviewed dental laser journal "Lasers in Dental Science".
Prof. Dr. Gutknecht passed away in July 2021. His life was dedicated to build up knowledge, from his pioneering works in laser dentistry at RWTH Aachen University.
Directors
• 91 publications, 41 conference presentations, H-index 22, 3 patents;
• Assoc.-Professor at RWTH Aachen University;
• Adjunct Professor MISR International University;
• Venia Legendi, Priv.-Doz. (RWTH Aachen University);
• Dr. rer. medic. (RWTH Aachen University);
• Dipl.-Phys. (HHU Düsseldorf University);
• Scientific Director AALZ;
• Previously Head of Preclinical Research and Education at AALZ Aachen Dental Laser Center GmbH;
• Member of the Medical Faculty of RWTH Aachen University;
• Scientific Advisory Board of DGL Deutsche Gesellschaft für Laserzahnheilkunde;
• Editorial Board Lasers in Medical Science, Lasers in Dental Science, and Biomedicines;
• Expert for Laser Safety for Dental Applications (OStrV, TROS, IEC & EN60825.1);
• Responsible for AALZ e-Learning;
• Responsible for a project for establishing and maintaining a e-learning system for the international post-doctoral master programme "Master in Lasers in Dentistry" (M.Sc.);
• Responsible for quality and academic management in the master programme "Master in Lasers in Dentistry" (M.Sc.);
• Involved with development for M.Sc. curricula in dentistry, responsible for ECTS calculations and involved with accreditation of the master programme;
• Editorial Board Member of Lasers in Dental Science (LIDS).
• Assoc.-Professor at RWTH Aachen University;
• Adjunct Professor MISR International University;
• Venia Legendi, Priv.-Doz. (RWTH Aachen University);
• Dr. rer. medic. (RWTH Aachen University);
• Dipl.-Phys. (HHU Düsseldorf University);
• Scientific Director AALZ;
• Previously Head of Preclinical Research and Education at AALZ Aachen Dental Laser Center GmbH;
• Member of the Medical Faculty of RWTH Aachen University;
• Scientific Advisory Board of DGL Deutsche Gesellschaft für Laserzahnheilkunde;
• Editorial Board Lasers in Medical Science, Lasers in Dental Science, and Biomedicines;
• Expert for Laser Safety for Dental Applications (OStrV, TROS, IEC & EN60825.1);
• Responsible for AALZ e-Learning;
• Responsible for a project for establishing and maintaining a e-learning system for the international post-doctoral master programme "Master in Lasers in Dentistry" (M.Sc.);
• Responsible for quality and academic management in the master programme "Master in Lasers in Dentistry" (M.Sc.);
• Involved with development for M.Sc. curricula in dentistry, responsible for ECTS calculations and involved with accreditation of the master programme;
• Editorial Board Member of Lasers in Dental Science (LIDS).
• 34 publications, 52 conference presentations, H-index 6, 5 books;
• Scientific Director AALZ;
• Head Dental Laser Clinic in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki;
• University Scholar at the Operative Dentistry Department in Aristorle University of Thessaloniki;
• Visiting Professor in MISR University Cairo, Egypt;
• MSc in Lasers in Dentistry at RWTH Aachen University (2006);
• PhD in Aristotle Univeristy of Thessaloniki (2017);
• General Secretary International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD);
• Vice-President Hellenic Laser Dentistry Society (HALD);
• Organizing Chairman and Co-chairman in 3 Laser Dentistry World Congresses (Thessaloniki 2017, Aachen 2018, Cairo 2022);
• Associate Editor of Lasers in Dental Science (LIDS).
• Scientific Director AALZ;
• Head Dental Laser Clinic in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki;
• University Scholar at the Operative Dentistry Department in Aristorle University of Thessaloniki;
• Visiting Professor in MISR University Cairo, Egypt;
• MSc in Lasers in Dentistry at RWTH Aachen University (2006);
• PhD in Aristotle Univeristy of Thessaloniki (2017);
• General Secretary International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD);
• Vice-President Hellenic Laser Dentistry Society (HALD);
• Organizing Chairman and Co-chairman in 3 Laser Dentistry World Congresses (Thessaloniki 2017, Aachen 2018, Cairo 2022);
• Associate Editor of Lasers in Dental Science (LIDS).
• Executive Director AALZ and WALED;
• Co-Founder of AALZ and WALED;
• Academic Coordinator & Business Development Management;
• Managing Office Editor of Lasers in Dental Science (LIDS);
• Director of the AALZ alumni network & WALED International Congresses;
• Director of Student A!airs Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry;
• Director Academia Latinoamericana de Innovaciones en Odontología (ALAIO).
• Co-Founder of AALZ and WALED;
• Academic Coordinator & Business Development Management;
• Managing Office Editor of Lasers in Dental Science (LIDS);
• Director of the AALZ alumni network & WALED International Congresses;
• Director of Student A!airs Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry;
• Director Academia Latinoamericana de Innovaciones en Odontología (ALAIO).
AALZ Academic Faculty
1. Dr. Miguel Martins, PhD, M.Sc. (Eindhoven, Netherlands - AALZ-WALED Aachen)
2. Dr. Youssef Sedky, PhD, M.Sc. (Misr International University Cairo, Egypt - AALZ-WALED Aachen)
3. Prof. Marcia Marques, PhD, M.Sc. (University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - AALZ-WALED Aachen)
4. Prof. Aslihan Usumez, PhD, M.Sc. (Istanbul - Istanbul International Academy, Turkey - AALZ-WALED Aachen)
5. Dr. Pilar Martins, PhD, M.Sc., M.Sc. (Valencia University, Tenerife, Spain & representative Latin AmericaAALZ-WALED Aachen)
6. Dr. Isaac Kably, PhD, M.Sc. (Anáhuac University, Mexico City, Mexico - AALZ-WALED)
7. Dr. Ilay Maden, PhD, M.Sc. (London, UK - AALZ-WALED Aachen)
8. Prof. Dr. Ralf-Dieter Hilgers, PhD (RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany; SFU, Vienna, Austria - AALZ-WALED)
AALZ Adjunct Faculty
1. Dr. Annamaria Yannikou, PhD, M.Sc (LImasol - Cyprus)
2. Dr. Codruta Ciurescu, DDS, M.Sc. (Brasov, Romania)
3. Dr. Gabriele Schindler-Hultzsch, PhD, M.Sc (Aichach - Germany)
4. Dr. Imneet Madan, PhD, M.Sc (Dubai - UAE)
5. Stefan Schreiber (AALZ Aachen - Germany)
6. Dr. Maziar Mir, PhD, M.Sc (Teheran - Iran)
7. Dr. Marina Polonsky, PhD, M.Sc (Ottawa - Canada)
8. Dr. Jaana Sippus, M.Sc (Vaasa - Finland)
9. Dr. Yiulia Kozlova, PdD M.Sc (Moscow - Russia)
10. Dr. Alireza Mirzaei, PhD, M.Sc (Teheran - Iran)
11. Dr. Masoud Mojahedi, PhD, M.Sc (Teheran - Iran)
12. Dr. Alireza Fallah, PhD, M.Sc (Vancouver - Canada)
13. Dr. Vamsi Lavu, PhD, M.Sc (Chennai - India)
Program
(Presence block at SFU)
Laser Safety
30 Sep. 2024
Diode Lasers
1-4 Oct. 2024
Erbium Lasers
5-8 Oct. 2024
(Online)
Scientific integrity
TBA
(Presence block at SFU)
PBMT & Stat
1 30 Jan. - 3 Feb. 2025
Optics
4-6 Feb. 2025
Laser Safety
30 Sep. 2024
Diode Lasers
1-4 Oct. 2024
Erbium Lasers
5-8 Oct. 2024
(Online)
Scientific integrity
TBA
(Presence block at SFU)
PBMT & Stat
1 30 Jan. - 3 Feb. 2025
Optics
4-6 Feb. 2025
(Presence block at SFU)
Laser physics
6-9 Oct. 2025
CO2 Lasers
10-11 Oct. 2025
(Online)
Scientific integrity
TBA
Applied Optics
Several online sessions throughout semesters 2-4
Laser physics
6-9 Oct. 2025
CO2 Lasers
10-11 Oct. 2025
(Online)
Scientific integrity
TBA
Applied Optics
Several online sessions throughout semesters 2-4
(Presence block at MIU)
Treatments, Excursion Week to MIU
22-26 Nov. 2025
(Online)
Applied Laser physics
TBA
(Presence block at SFU)
Pediatric Laser Dentistry
28-29 Jan. 2026
Orthodontics
30-31 Jan. 2026
Nd:YAG Lasers
1-4 Feb 2025
Treatments, Excursion Week to MIU
22-26 Nov. 2025
(Online)
Applied Laser physics
TBA
(Presence block at SFU)
Pediatric Laser Dentistry
28-29 Jan. 2026
Orthodontics
30-31 Jan. 2026
Nd:YAG Lasers
1-4 Feb 2025
(Presence block at SFU)
Symposium & Marketing
30 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
Master thesis
individual appointments
(Online)
Scientific integrity
TBA
Applied Optics
Several online sessions throughout semesters 2-4
Symposium & Marketing
30 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
Master thesis
individual appointments
(Online)
Scientific integrity
TBA
Applied Optics
Several online sessions throughout semesters 2-4
(Presence block at SFU)
Final exams / graduation ceremony
28-30 Jan 2027
Master thesis
individual appointments
Final exams / graduation ceremony
28-30 Jan 2027
Master thesis
individual appointments
Benefits
The main objectives of the program are to provide students with scientific skills and to enable them to take up a qualified position in the dental community.
Qualifications that students acquire in the course of their studies are in particular:
2. The clinically indicated use of lasers, taking into account the indications and contraindications for the given wavelengths;
3. The supportive or independent role of lasers in therapy;
4. Use of dental lasers on expert level in a clinical environment.
With the supervision by qualified scientific staff, participants are introduced to the successful and professional application of lasers in their practice. The degree enables an innovative step in the interdisciplinary linking of life science, medicine and natural sciences. The interdisciplinary cooperation also offers the possibility of linking research and teaching between the fields of dentistry and physics at the highest level of quality.
Qualifications that students acquire in the course of their studies are in particular:
- Short attendance blocks (limited time away from home & work, blended learning concept, digital teaching & learning, online case conferences);
- An understanding of the different optical models for the classification of light;
- Knowledge of the physical principles as well as the technical implementation of a laser system;
- Advanced knowledge of the dental laser principles, associated with the application of dental laser systems of all available dental wavelengths;
- Competent and professional patient counselling in all areas of lasers and laser-assisted therapies;
- Critical evaluation ability of scientific knowledge in the field of dentistry;
- The ability to use dental laser systems in a clinically correct manner:
2. The clinically indicated use of lasers, taking into account the indications and contraindications for the given wavelengths;
3. The supportive or independent role of lasers in therapy;
4. Use of dental lasers on expert level in a clinical environment.
- Recognized therapy plans and treatment protocols.
With the supervision by qualified scientific staff, participants are introduced to the successful and professional application of lasers in their practice. The degree enables an innovative step in the interdisciplinary linking of life science, medicine and natural sciences. The interdisciplinary cooperation also offers the possibility of linking research and teaching between the fields of dentistry and physics at the highest level of quality.
Awarded Degree
The Master Professional "Lasers in Dentistry" is an accredited Master program in the "eld of laser dentistry.
Successful participants receive a total of 120 credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
Graduates are awarded the academic title "Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry" of Sigmund Freud University and, as such, are becoming experts in the "eld of laser therapy in dentistry.
This Master degree qualifies the graduate to start a doctoral study or PhD program.
On completion of the appropriate training module, participants also receive a "Laser Safety Officer" (LSO) certificate.
Successful participants receive a total of 120 credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
Graduates are awarded the academic title "Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry" of Sigmund Freud University and, as such, are becoming experts in the "eld of laser therapy in dentistry.
This Master degree qualifies the graduate to start a doctoral study or PhD program.
On completion of the appropriate training module, participants also receive a "Laser Safety Officer" (LSO) certificate.
Price
before 15.09.2024
Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry Fees - Early Bird
= 25.000 € (Payment possible in 5 or 10 instalments)
This is a 5 semester running Master Professional
(postgraduate master's degree) in Lasers in Dentistry
at Sigmund Freud University in Vienna, Austria.
(postgraduate master's degree) in Lasers in Dentistry
at Sigmund Freud University in Vienna, Austria.
from 15.09.2024
= 27.000 € (Payment possible in 5 or 10 instalments)
Master Professional Lasers in Dentistry Fees - regular
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