Intended Level of Study
5 years of post-secondary education
Duration
1 year
Training Structure
School of Dentistry
Language(s) of Instruction
French, English
Overview
The Clinical University Diploma in Dentistry and Stomatology (DUCLOS) consists of three theoretical university certificates and one clinical university certificate.
The clinical certificate (CU-CLIN) consists of 10 half-days of clinical training at the dental care center of the Montpellier University Hospital and a one-day seminar.
To enroll in the CU-CLIN program, you must have successfully completed all three thematic certificates.
You can enroll in the thematic university certificates without enrolling in the DUCLOS. Once your first university certificate has been approved, you have five years to complete the DUCLOS.
Application:
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)
The Benefits of the Training Program
Objectives
- To provide the scientific and technical knowledge required for the use of lasers in oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- To provide a clinical foundation for best medical practices regarding the use of lasers in dentistry and stomatology.
- Be familiar with the literature supporting clinical use based on scientific evidence.
- Know how to use lasers under optimal conditions of safety and efficiency.
Program
Select a program
UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE IN CLINICAL LASER USE (CU-CLIN)
The clinical certificate (CU-CLIN) consists of 10 half-days of clinical training at the dental care center of the Montpellier University Hospital and a one-day seminar.
To enroll in the CU-CLIN program, you must have successfully completed the three thematic certificates of the DUCLOS program.
UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE IN LASER PERIODONTOLOGY (CU-PARO)
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.
This certificate is part of the University of Montpellier’s DUCLOS Clinical Laser Diploma in Dentistry and Stomatology, which is divided into several specialized certificates, including one in periodontology.
It is possible to enroll in the thematic university certificate program without enrolling in the DUCLOS. Once you have earned all three theoretical certificates, you have five years to complete the DUCLOS by earning the University Certificate in Clinical Lasers.
UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE IN LASER ENDODONTICS AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY (CU-ENRE)
The University Certificate in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry (CU-ENRE) 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 fields of endodontics and restorative dentistry.
This certificate is part of the University Diploma in Clinical Laser Dentistry and Stomatology (DUCLOS) offered by the University of Montpellier, which consists of several specialized certificates, including one inEndodontics and Restorative Dentistry.
It is possible to enroll in the thematic university certificate program without enrolling in the DUCLOS. Once you have earned all three theoretical certificates, you have five years to complete the DUCLOS by earning the University Certificate in Clinical Lasers.
UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE IN LASER TECHNOLOGY FOR ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANTOLOGY (CU-CIMP)
The University Certificate in Oral Surgery and Implantology is a specialized training program designed for dental surgeons, oral surgeons, and physicians who wish to master the use of lasers—particularly Er:YAG and diode lasers—in the fields of oral surgery and implantology.
This certificate is part of the University of Montpellier's DUCLOS Clinical Laser Diploma in Dentistry and Stomatology, which is divided into several specialized certificates, including one in Oral Surgery and Implantology.
It is possible to enroll in the thematic university certificate program without enrolling in the DUCLOS. Once you have earned all three theoretical certificates, you have five years to complete the DUCLOS by earning the University Certificate in Clinical Lasers.
Admission
Admission Requirements
- Hold a state-issued or university-awarded doctoral degree in Dental Surgery or Medicine.
- Hold the Certification in Laser-Assisted Dental Surgery, or have successfully completed all three certificates
- Have earned the University Clinical Laser Certificate (CU-CLIN)
- Have a sufficient level of English to be able to follow classes
Capacity
Mandatory Prerequisites
- Hold a state-issued or university-awarded doctoral degree in Dental Surgery or Medicine.
- Hold the Certification in Laser-Assisted Dental Surgery Training, or have successfully completed the three theoretical certificates
- Have earned the University Clinical Laser Certificate (CU-CLIN)
- Have a sufficient level of English to be able to follow classes