Department of Orthodontics, Regenerative and Forensic Dentistry

Department of Orthodontics, Regenerative and Forensic Dentistry Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Medicine and Sangre Azul (PUBLIC)

About the Department

The Clinic of Orthodontics, Regenerative and Forensic Dentistry was established in 2022 as a specialized workplace with accreditation for specialization studies in orthodontics (Maxillofacial Orthopedics). It includes pregraduate training of doctors in five fields of study, postgraduate training of specialists in the School of Orthodontics, training of doctoral students (PhD.), scientific research, publications and forensics. The founder and professional guarantor of the clinic is Assoc. prof. Andrej Thurzo, MD, PhD., MPH, MHA as the program director of the Orthodontic Graduate Program, Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Medicine and chief expert of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic in the field of Orthodontics (Maxillofacial Orthopedics), who currently heads the specialization program.

Admission interview for doctors with Slovak C1/C2 level, interested in Orthodontic specialty program FM CU - February 2024, 2 places

Unfortunately, the specialty program in orthodontics must not be taught in English. The admission interview is for doctors with Slovak C1/C2 profficiency level, interested in Orthodontic specialty program FM CU - February 2024, 2 places

We would like to inform you about the date of admissions for the Slovak study of the specialisation programme of orthodontics at the Faculty of Medicine of the Comenius University in Bratisalava with the start date from 4 March 2024, which will take place on 21 February 2024.

The admission interview will be held at the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University (Špitálska 24) in front of the committee, in the room of the Vice-Deans. There is also the possibility to join online, but of course, we would prefer to welcome each of you in person. 

The latest possible deadline for submitting an online application is: 19.2. by 11.00 a.m.

Link to the online application form for applicants: https://korfs.typeform.com/prihlaska-LFUK

It is necessary to send or bring the official application paper form in writing after telephonic consultation at the Department of Specialization Studies and Certification Preparation of the Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava.

Date and place of the interview: 21 Feb 2024 in the Vice-Dean's room of the Aspremont Palace at 11.00 a.m.

link for ON-LINE interview for applicants: https://meet.google.com/frs-iwic-jac 

Planned capacity: 2 places

Opportunity to undertake a draft of a scoping review to demonstrate the ability to conceive a professional search in orthodontic topics. More information in the online application form.

 

Contact:

Department of Specialization Studies and Certification Training, Faculty of Medicine, Charles University

    ⌂ Špitálska 24 813 72 Bratislava.

Head of Department. Mgr. Eva Petrušová Chudá, PhD. 

    +421 2 9011 9403

    ✉ e-mail: eva.petrusova@fmed.uniba.sk

Secretariat of the Clinic of Orthodontics, Regenerative and Forensic Dentistry of the Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University in Bratislava and Sangre Azul (KORFS)

    ⌂ Dvořákovo nábrežie 4, 811 02 Bratislava - Staré mesto

Mgr. Kristína Jančovičová

    ☏ +421 908 329 836   

    ✉ kristina.jancovicova@fmed.uniba.sk   

 

 

Length of specialisation study

 

The duration of the specialisation training is a minimum of 36 months of full-time postgraduate specialty training, mainly to allow specialists sufficient time to complete their research projects and the majority of their assigned orthodontic and interdisciplinary cases, as well as to monitor retention for at least a few months prior to graduation.

 

Requirements for admission to the specialty

 

(a) a second-level higher education qualification in a doctoral programme in dentistry (MDDr.) or a second-level higher education qualification in a doctoral programme in dentistry, including a specialisation in a specialisation in dentistry (M.D.) *ref. recognised equivalents

 

(b) medical and professional competence to carry out professional work activities in the health profession (dentist) [1]

 

(c) The applicant is required to have completed at least two years of full-time experience as a general dentist in a private, state or university clinic setting prior to admission to the postgraduate orthodontic programme - specialty training. This criterion may be shortened by the head of the specialty programme of the university in question in the light of the applicant's previous exceptional study or publication record [2].

 

(d) Applicants are required to have a minimum knowledge of at least one world foreign language, at least at C1 (advanced) level. This criterion may also be exceptionally lowered by the head of the specialisation programme to level B2 (intermediate) in view of the applicant's previous exceptional study results or publication outputs.

 

[1] Sections 33 and 33a of Act No. 578/2004 Coll. on health care providers, health care workers, professional organisations in the health care sector and on amendment and supplementation of certain acts, as amended, and Government Regulation No. 296/2010 Coll. on professional competence for the exercise of the health care profession, the manner of further education of health care workers, the system of specialisation fields and the system of certified work activities, as amended.

 

3 World Federation of Orthodontists guidelines for postgraduate orthodontic education - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36964071

 

1.      Content and scope of specialisation studies

 

The content of the specialisation consists of:

(a) professional theoretical knowledge

(b) professional practical skills

(c) general knowledge and personal skills (soft skills)

The historical lecture was given by the world leader of regenerative dentistry - prof. Tayebi

On 25.9.2023 we organized a lecture for you in Ladziansky Auditorium by Professor Lobat Tayebi from Marquette University School of Dentistry Milwaukee, USA. It was the first ever international lecture in the field of regenerative dentistry in Slovakia. Full information is here.

Current projects, diploma and dissertation themes

Current grant tasks: 

  • KEGA 054UK-4/2023 - Artificial Intelligence-driven on-line learning and testing system for dental students and dentists
  • APVV-21-0173 with STU - Biocompatible personalized restorations produced by fusible filament processing technology

Undergraduate courses: 

  • Maxillofacial orthopaedics/orthodontics
  • Advanced technologies in orthodontics
  • Legal and forensic aspects in the provision of dental health care
  • Regenerative dentistry

 Active Topics/Areas for Diploma Theses:

  • "Additive Manufacturing of No-preparation Veneers"
  • "Effect of High and Low Frequency Vibration on Mesenchymal Stem Cells Colonized in Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds "
  • "Regenerative dentistry: 3D printed orthodontic biocompatible accessories for protection of implanted colonized scaffolds "
  • "3D Printed Fixed 3D Individualized Retention Appliances - ""3DIR"" after Orthodontic Treatment "

 Active topics / for internal and external PhD students: 

  • Applications of Artificial Intelligence in CBCT Diagnostics, Evaluation of the Progress and Stability of the Result of Orthodontic Treatment
  • Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Management of Orthodontic Treatment by means of Tele-Health Patient Smart Application StrojCHECK
  • 3D Printing in Orthodontic Planning of Orthognathic Cases and Regenerative Dentistry

  • AI-assisted 3D cephalometry from CBCT
  • Advanced technologies for facially driven orthodontic treatment planning
  • Artificial intelligence in quality and effectiveness assessment of orthodontic treatments
  • Composite 3D printing of veneers and crowns in combination with orthodontic treatment
  • Non-invasive treatment of breathing and swallowing disorders in neonates with Pierre-Robin sequence using a 3D printed personalized palato-lingual plate
  • Modern techniques of regenerative dentistry in the field of endodontics

  •  AI-assisted 3D cephalometry from CBCT
  • Advanced technologies for facially driven orthodontic treatment planning
  • Artificial intelligence in quality and effectiveness assessment of orthodontic treatments
  • Biocompatible 3D printing of resin and metal in orthodontic personalized treatment and retention
  • Effect of vibration on 3D-printed hydroxyapatite scaffolds colonized by mesenchymal stem cells in regenerative dentistry
  • Legal and forensic aspects in dental health care
  • The role of the orthodontist in interdisciplinary collaboration in syndromic patients and patients with upper airway obstruction

Address and contact

⌂    Dvořákovo nábrežie 4, 811 02 Bratislava - Old Town

☏   +421 908 329 836   

✉    schwanzer1uniba.sk
✉    korfs@3Dent.sk 

֍    WEB clinical practise: www.SangreAzul.sk

 

 

Publications from the last 3 years


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year publishedIFJIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)JournalArticle
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20232.753.9Q2Q2Applied SciencesThe New Role of the Dental Assistant and Nurse in the Age of Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Telehealth Orthodontic Care with Dental Monitoring: Preliminary Report
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20232.955.7Q2Q2ElectronicsAI-Assisted CBCT Data Management in Modern Dental Practice: Benefits, Limitations and Innovations
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20232.851.1Q2Q2Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Systems Assisting in the Assessment of the Course and Retention of Orthodontic Treatment
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2023384.57Q1Q2Education SciencesImpact of Artificial Intelligence on Dental Education: A Review and Guide for Curriculum Update
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20232.7973.5Q2Q1International Journal of Legal MedicineUse of third molar eruption based on Gambier’s criteria in assessing dental age
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20226.20877Q1Q1International Journal of Molecular SciencesFabrication and In Vitro Characterization of Novel Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds 3D Printed Using Polyvinyl Alcohol as A Thermoplastic Binder
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20224.285.2Q1Q2Seminars in OrthodonticsUse of optical scanning and 3D printing to fabricate customized appliances for patients with craniofacial disorders
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20223.970.6Q2Q1SensorsSmartphone-Based Facial Scanning as a Viable Tool for Facial-ly Driven Orthodontics?
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2022582Q1Q1PolymersPierre Robin Sequence and 3D Printed Personalized Composite Appliances in Interdisciplinary Approach
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20223.662.6Q2Q2DiagnosticsChange in the Constricted Airway in Patients after Clear Aligner Treatment: A Retrospective Study
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20222.851.1Q2Q2Healthcare Where Is the Artificial Intelligence Applied in Dentistry? Systematic Review and Literature Analysis
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20224.666.1Q2Q1MoleculesHuman Remains Identification Using Micro-CT, Chemometric and AI Methods in Forensic Experimental Reconstruction of Dental Patterns after Concentrated Sulphuric Acid Significant Impact
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20224.614Q1Q2International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthDental Care and Education Facing Highly Transmissible SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Prospective Biosafety Setting: Prospective, Single-Arm, Single-Center Study
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20223.475Q2Q2Materials Utilization of a 3D Printed Orthodontic Distalizer for Tooth-Borne Hybrid Treatment in Class II Unilateral Malocclusions
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20213.1660.8Q2Q2Healthcare Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontic Smart Application for Treatment Coaching and Its Impact on Clinical Performance of Patients Monitored with AI-TeleHealth System
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20213.1660.8Q2Q2Healthcare Use of Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Medicine, Forensic Anthropology and Clinical Anatomy
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20212.83858.15Q2Q2Applied SciencesThree-Dimensional Modeling and 3D Printing of Biocompatible Orthodontic Power-Arm Design with Clinical Application