DPU expands postgraduate orthodontic education with flexible study pathway

The programme, led by Prof. Dieter Müßig, rector of DPU and academic director of the programme, provides participants with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to deliver comprehensive orthodontic treatment. DPU’s international appeal is reflected in its diverse student community: postgraduate students from nearly 66 countries, including the US, South Africa, the UAE and New Zealand, have chosen the university for their advanced dental education.

In addition to the MSc (CE), DPU offers the university-level continuing education programme Academic Expert in Orthodontics, which comprises a two-year curriculum worth 80 ECTS credits. The programme provides a comprehensive introduction to orthodontic diagnosis, treatment concepts and clinical approaches and is intended for dentists seeking to expand their expertise in orthodontics. The Academic Expert in Orthodontics is also open to newly qualified dentists and can be started directly after completion of a dental degree, providing a seamless pathway into postgraduate specialisation. Upon successful completion, participants can progress into the third and final year of the MSc (CE) in Orthodontics, with their academic achievements fully recognised, and complete the master’s qualification with a total of 120 ECTS credits. The combined study pathway therefore enables participants to progress from foundational postgraduate education to advanced academic and clinical specialisation.

Dentists interested in learning more about the programmes and upcoming start dates can visit www.dp-uni.ac.at.