¿Cuáles son los requisitos para acceder al máster en odontopediatría?

Para estudiar odontopediatría en la UAX en Madrid necesitas cumplir los siguientes requisitos:Graduado en Odontología.Licenciado en Medicina con formación en estomatología.

Where can I work after my postgraduate degree in paediatric dentistry?

There is a high demand for professionals with this profile in clinics. When you finish the master's degree in paediatric dentistry, you will be able to work in the following jobs:Public health centresPrivate dental clinicsSpecialist dentistTeaching and research activitiesConsultant in materials and technology companiesResearch centres

What does a paediatric dentist do?

A professional who studies the master's degree in paediatric dentistry is dedicated to the following tasks:Dental care of children from birth to adolescence.Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of specific dental problems in children.Performing procedures such as regular cleanings, dental sealants and treatments for cavities and dental malformations.Educating parents and children about the importance of good dental hygiene and oral care from an early age.Working with children with special needs related to dental care.These are just some of the tasks a paediatric dentist performs.

Is an internship offered in the Master's Degree in Paediatric Dentistry?

When you study the postgraduate course in paediatric dentistry at UAX you carry out practical work on paediatric patients from day one, using cutting-edge technologies and new digital techniques.The hours with patients are 516 hours for each student, and each practice shift sees one patient per hour, that is, between 500 and 550 patients treated per year.

Master’s Degree in Paediatric Dentistry

Caring for paediatric dental patients requires specific sensitivity, skill and training. On the Master’s in Paediatric Dentistry at UAX, you will learn how to organise a paediatric dental practice and apply the appropriate treatment method for each child patient with rigour, efficiency and competence. The timetable is designed to fit around your work and personal life: Friday and Saturday mornings.

What skills will you acquire?

You will learn to assess, plan and carry out dental treatments on paediatric patients.
You will specialise in paediatric dentistry.
You will learn to carry out innovative treatments using minimally invasive dental techniques.
You will develop skills to manage children’s behaviour in the clinic (without medication).
You will learn about conservative and surgical dental treatment techniques for paediatric patients.
You will become familiar with the new materials and treatment techniques currently used in paediatric dentistry.
Unlike other master’s programmes, you will tackle surgical and endodontic treatments using rotary instruments and a microscope.
You will learn to administer treatments using nitrous oxide (as opposed to general anaesthesia).
You will learn about the drugs used in paediatric dentistry and their correct use and administration.
You will learn to develop and implement preventive techniques with patients that promote the maintenance of good oral health.
We have two in-house dental clinics in Madrid equipped with the latest dental technology.
We treat 13,000 patients a month at these clinics, and our students gain a 360° view of the dental profession across specialisms such as periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, implantology, cosmetic dentistry, surgery, and more. Our clinics feature 150 fully digitalised treatment rooms, with state-of-the-art technology in every consultation room . Over 225,000 patients a year place their trust in our clinics! The UAX Dental Centre holds certifications that attest to the high quality of its services.