🎓 University Expert Diploma in Comprehensive Dentistry for Maxillofacial Surgeons | UAO CEU

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Expert Diploma in Integrative Dentistry for Maxillofacial Surgeons (SCOE)
Programme Title

Expert Diploma in Integrative Dentistry for Maxillofacial Surgeons (SCOE) 

Academic field

Health  Sciences

Length / Credits

10 months
15 ETCS

In collaboration with 

Language / places

Spanish / 40

Format

Blended

 

 
 
Student profile

Medical specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or Resident Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Admissions and Enrolment

All candidates must apply for admission to the programme through the SCOE Registration Portal, the CEU Abat Oliba's main partner in the programme. 
(More information on the documents required for the admissions process can be found in the Quality and Regulations section).

Calendar and timetable

September to June

Academic Calendar

New campus Esplugues

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Why study at the CEU UAO?

1. Excellence in training in maxillofacial surgery and dentistry

Training is carried out through a theoretical-practical approach that covers the areas most relevant to the professional practice of the maxillofacial surgeon. Its flexible structure allows academic training to be combined with day-to-day clinical work, ensuring that knowledge is kept up to date in a rigorous, practical manner. In this way, participants can immediately apply their new skills in their clinical practice, effectively integrating the fields of maxillofacial surgery and dentistry. This course is taught in collaboration with SCOE.

2. The Esplugues Campus

A space designed to provide high-level training in the fields of health and life sciences. This new centre will be located on the Esplugues Campus in an environment designed to promote learning, research and innovation. Covering 8,000 square meters, it is located at Avinguda del Baix Llobregat, 28-30, Barcelona.

Furthermore, it is located in an area that in recent years has established itself as a leading centre in the healthcare sector, being home to hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and research centres, thus favouring direct contact with the professional world.

3. Applied approach

Training is delivered through a theoretical-practical methodology that covers the key areas most relevant to the professional practice of the maxillofacial surgeon.

4. Methodology

This blended learning programme is designed to provide maxillofacial surgeons with complementary training in dentistry aimed at enhancing their performance as specialists.

5. Course content

The course provides the fundamental skills for the diagnosis of dental pathologies and dental rehabilitation, as well as the knowledge and handling of materials used in current dental practice. There will be theoretical knowledge tests for each module and a dissertation project for accreditation. A minimum 80% course attendance will be required to obtain the certificate.

 

 

Course content

Academic curriculum

Academic programme Format  
Oral Medicine and Pathology (6h)
Dr. Carolina Cuevas and Dr. Enric Jané (18 and 19 September 2026)

Online

 

Radiology (6h) 
Dr. Mónica Piña D'Abreu and Dr. Jordi Catalá (16 and 17 October 2026)
Online

 

Smile Design (2h) 
Dr. José Luis Padrós (20 November 2026)
Online  
Introduction to Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation. Occlusion (4h) 
Dr. Diego Soler (11 and 12 December 2026)
Online  
Orthognathic Orthodontics (16h) 
Dr. Javier Echarri, Dr. Elena Rodríguez, Dr. Andy Walter, Dr. Javier Bara, Dr. Nicolás Sierra, Dr. Julio Cifuentes and Dr. Miguel Cantera (15 and 16 January 2027)
In-person  
Basic Implantation Surgery and Planning.
Reconstruction of Atrophic Jaws Using Bone Grafts
(20h) 
Dr. Federico Margitic, Dr. Javier Bara, Dr. José María Barrachina (18, 19 and 20 February 2027)
In-person
TMJ and Orofacial Pain (8h) 
Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay (20 March 2027)
In-person
Implant-Supported Dentures (8h) 
Dr. Ernest Mallat and Dr José María Barrachina (19 April 2027)
In-person
Cadaver Dissection with Implant Placement (4h) 
Dr. Javier Bara, Dr. José María Barrachina and Dr. Federico Margitic (20 April 2027)
In-person
Paediatric Dentistry. Endodontics and Dental Trauma (8h)
Dr. Yndira González and Dr. Montse Mercadé (21 April 2027)
In-person
Sinus Lift. Management and Complications (16h)
Dr. Federico Margitic and Dr. Javier Vila (22 and 23 April 2027)
In-person
Update on Implantology (4h)
Dr. Jordi Artigas and Dr. Arturo Bilbao (29 May 2027)
Online
Basic Periodontics. Mucogingival Surgery (8h)
Dr. Santi Carreras (17 June 2027)
In-person
Peri-Implantitis Management (6h)
Dr. Xavi Mir (18 June 2027)
In-person
   

Teaching staff

TEACHING STAFF

Master's Programme Academic Directors


Dr. Javier Bara Casaus.
@dr.javierbara

Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Barcelona. Director of the Maxillofacial Institute at the Sagrat Cor University Hospital in Barcelona. Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service at the Mutua de Terrasa University Hospital. Co-Director of the SCOE Postgraduate Programme in Oral Surgery. Co-Director of the SCOE Postgraduate Programme in Comprehensive Implantology. 

Dr. Jordi Riba Volta.

Bachelor of Dentistry from the European University of Madrid. Master in Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation (ESI). Advanced Course in Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics (Loma Linda, USA, California). Postgraduate Degree in Periodontics (SCOE). Mucogingival Surgery in Periodontics and Implants (F. Fombellida). Advanced Oral Implantology (ICIRO). Oral and Periodontal Plastic Surgery (CIDESID). Postgraduate Degree in Oral Surgery and Medicine (SCOE).

 

Teaching Staff

  • Dr. Jordi Artigas. Dentist. Periodontics and Implants 
  • Dr. Javier Bara. Medical Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dentist 
  • Dr. José María Barrachina. Dentist. Prosthodontics 
  • Dr. Arturo Bilbao. Medical Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 
  • Dr. Miguel Cantera. Medical Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 
  • Dr. Santi Carreras. Stomatologist. Periodontics 
  • Dr. Jordi Catalá. Medical Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology 
  • Dr. Julio Cifuentes. Dentist. Maxillofacial Surgery 
  • Dr. Carolina Cuevas. Dentist. Oral Medicine 
  • Dr. Javier Echarri. Dentist. Orthodontics 
  • Dr. Yndira González. Dentist. Paediatric Dentistry 
  • Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay. Dentist. Orofacial Pain
  • Dr. Enric Jané. Stomatologist. Oral Medicine 
  • Dr. Ernest Mallat. Dentist. Prosthodontics
  • Dr. Federico Margitic. Dentist. Periodontics
  • Dr. Montse Mercadé. Dentist. Endodontics 
  • Dr. Xavi Mir. Dentist. Oral Surgery 
  • Dr. José Luis Padrós. Dentist. Prosthodontics. Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dr. Mónica Piña. Dentist. Maxillofacial Radiology
  • Dr. Elena Rodríguez. Dentist. Orthodontics 
  • Dr. Xavier Rodríguez Ciurana. Medical Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dentist 
  • Dr. Nicolás Sierra. Medical Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 
  • Dr. Diego Soler. Dentist. Prosthodontics 
  • Dr. Andy Walter. Doctor. Dentist. Orthodontics 
  • Dr. Javier Vila. Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Dentist

Career opportunities

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Immediate application of new skills to clinical practice, effectively integrating the fields of maxillofacial surgery and dentistry.

Collaborators:

 

Prices and scholarships

TOTAL COST

€4,900*

*Price valid for the 2026-27 academic year

The tuition fees correspond solely and exclusively to the provision of teaching as part of the programme enrolled on, this being the only service offered in exchange for the payment of those fees. By enrolling, the student accepts that decisions made by the competent authorities may, directly or indirectly, render it necessary to carry out teaching, tutoring, work placements or assessment tests either in person or via distance learning.

The student accepts that they remain obliged to pay any such fees in full even if, for reasons beyond the control of the University, some of the educational activities included in the degree cannot be carried out as initially provided for in the course guides at the beginning of the academic year. If restrictions are put in place, the University will provide the student with a guarantee that the activity will be rescheduled when possible, taking into consideration the interests of the student and any other applicable academic criteria.

MORE INFORMATION

Master’s and Postgraduate Department
Bellesguard, 30. 08022 Barcelona
Tel. +34 93 253 72 03
[email protected]

Quality and regulations 

STUDENT PROFILE

This programme is designed for maxillofacial surgeons, both certified and registered, or Resident Doctors in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

MASTER'S PROGRAMME ADMISSIONS PROCESS

All candidates must apply for admission to the programme through the Registration Portal of the SCOE, the CEU Abat Oliba's main partner in the programme: https://fscoe.org/formacion/?curso=Inscripci%C3%B3n%20Postgrados%2026-27

The following documentation must be provided during the admissions process:

  • Copy of the university degree in Medicine and the medical specialisation in maxillofacial surgery
  • ID card or passport  
  • Curriculum vitae 
  • Relevant additional qualifications  (Master's degree, postgraduate diploma and/or relevant certificates of professional experience)