The ITI Scholarship Center of Bordeaux, France is located at Bordeaux University and encompasses all aspects of implant dentistry.

Clinical activities are hosted in the Department of Oral Surgery and comprise implant treatment plan & planning, implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitations, bone grafts and soft tissue management. Depending on the previous clinical training of the scholars, the clinical activities will consist in observation, clinical assistance or patients treatment under supervision.

Research activities are mainly focused in tissue engineering and biomaterials developments, from innovative 3D in vitro models fabricated with 3D bioprinting to evaluate novel biomaterials, to in vivo models of peri-implantitis and bone reconstruction in small and large animals.

As the objective of the scholarship is to offer a broad overview of dental implant science, the typical week of ITI scholars are shared between clinics, didactic lectures and research. Young clinicians/researchers with a post-graduate training in Oral Surgery / Periodontics / Prosthodontics / Implant Dentistry, with skills in scientific writing are preferred.

Skills in French are mandatory for clinical activities.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities: 

☒     Treatment planning sessions  
☒      Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance   
☒      Observing patient treatment  
☒      Assisting in patient treatment  
☒      Treating patients under faculty supervision 
     ☒    Placing implants  
     ☒      Restoring implants  
☒      Treating patients alone  
     ☒      Placing implants  
     ☒      Restoring implants  
☐      Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment  

Applicants must hold a dental diploma issued in a country that belongs to the European Union to be able to treat patients. Language skills and level needed to work with/treat patients: French / B2. The Scholarship Center will determine the extent of patient treatment based on the progression of skills demonstrated by the scholar during their time in the Center.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following research activities: 

☒      Development and coordinated involvement with existing center research activities 
☒      Involvement in preclinical research  
☒      Involvement in translational research  
☒      Involvement in clinical research   
☒      Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference  
☒      Scholars will be able to start their own research projects (in this case, the project will be anticipated and will require a specific funding)  

Research experience supported by scientific publications is desired.

The Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate): 
 
•    45% patient care
•    45% research 
•    10% didactic (lectures and/or courses the Scholar can attend) 

The lectures, classes and/or courses the Scholar can attend will be held in the following language: French

Language requirements: 
☒      Basic language skills in French and English are required and skills higher than basic are an advantage  
☒      The following language is required to follow lectures, classes and/or courses: French 
☒      Certificate(s) other than TOEFL that are required: DELF B1
☒      Language required for treating patients (legal requirements): French / Level B2
☒      Language skills and level needed to follow lectures and engage in day-to-day conversation: B1

Special requirements: 
At least two years' postgraduate training in Periodontology, Oral surgery or Prosthodontics. Research experience supported by scientific publications is desired.

Scholarship Center Chair: Pr Sylvain Catros
Department of Oral Surgery
Dental School, University of Bordeaux
146 rue Léo Saignat
33076 Bordeaux

E-mail: [email protected]

Scholarship Co-Center Chair: Dr Mathilde Fénelon
Department of Oral Surgery
Dental School, University of Bordeaux
146 rue Léo Saignat
33076 Bordeaux

Email: [email protected]