Duration
1 year
Training Structure
School of Dentistry
Language(s) of Instruction
French, English
Overview
Link to DU CLOS – Laser Clinic for Dentistry and Stomatology
This certificate is part of the CLOS University Diploma program, which consists of four certificates. For the 2026–2027 academic year, only the first three certificates are being offered. Successful completion of these three certificates grants access to the fourth certificate, which focuses on the clinical use of lasers and will be offered beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year.
To earn the DU CLOS in its entirety, all four certificates must be validated.
The University Certificate in Laser Periodontology is a specialized training program designed for dental surgeons and physicians who wish to master the use of lasers—particularly Er:YAG and diode lasers—in the field of periodontology.
Objectives
To provide the scientific and technical knowledge required for the practice of periodontology using lasers.
Be familiar with the scientific literature supporting the use of certain treatments in periodontology based on scientific evidence.
Know how to use lasers under optimal conditions of safety and efficiency.
Admission
Registration Procedures
The application must include:
- a cover letter
- a resume
- a copy of the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
- a copy of your ID card or passport and/or visa
The completed application should be sent to (odonto-formation-permanente@umontpellier.fr)
Tuition Fees
950 €
Capacity
Mandatory Prerequisites
- Hold a state-issued or university degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine
- Have a sufficient level of English to be able to follow classes