La Trobe University's Rural Health School (LRHS) is Australia's largest rural health school. The LRHS offers 11 health disciplines across four campuses in regional Victoria. The Bachelor of Oral Health Science aims to improving oral health and general health for all people, especially those living in communities in regional and rural Australia. The preventive philosophy of iTop fits this ambition. iTop will be a structural component of the Oral Health Science curriculum. 

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OUR UNIVERSITY

Being the university of a whole region, Université de Lorraine is a major actor of its economic and social development, building on intercultural and intergeneration links, coordinating a regional research policy, and giving access to higher education to as many inhabitants as possible.

The faculté d'odontologie de Lorraine, which is part of the Université de Lorraine in France, welcomes students from the cities of Nancy, Besançon, Dijon and a few Luxembourg students and trains about 100 dentists each year.In addition to training general dentists, the faculty trains specialists in oral medicine, oral surgery and dentofacial orthopedics.

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OUR UNIVERSITY

The University of Belgrade is a state university. Its main activities in the fields of higher education and scientific research are activities of public interest, and they are carried out in accordance with the legal regulations. The University of Belgrade celebrates September 13^th as the date when the first Higher School lessons started in 1808., founded by Dositej Obradovic. During the two centuries of its existence the University of Belgrade has served its people, and its former students and teachers have greatly contributed to the development of cultural, scientific, educational, political and economic life of our country.

US AND iTOP

iTOP is a regular course provided for dentistry students of the 5th year of studies. iTOP program uses correct tools and techniques to provide future dental professionals with practical skills, motivation and knowledge to promote oral health of the population.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) was founded in 1918, as a comprehensive European-style higher education institution. It is one of the largest higher educational institutions, with approximately 22,000 students studying in seven faculties.

TSU is number one higher educational institution throughout the Caucasus region.TSU is among 1.5% of the world’s best universities (U.S. News&World Report 2019). It is the only university from South Caucasus, which was ranked among the world’s best universities during four consecutive years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).

In a nutshell:

- TSU has up to 300 partners, among them universities and research centers, in 56 countries
- In 2015-2020, 256 projects were financed through a partnership with 106 universities of 26 European countries; in 2020-2022, 128  project applications were submitted through the Erasmus+ mobility program
- In 2015-2019, over 1500 TSU students and academic personnel participated in exchange programs offered by 26 European countries
- TSU is collaborating with 26 universities of 10 Asian countries
- TSU offers 24 foreign-language programs – BA, MA, PhD
- 900 foreign nationals from 50 countries are currently studying at TSU
- More than 200 research projects are initiated annually and with 2,156 publications (Scopus Data – 2015-2018); over 3,000 foreign scientists are involved in the joint research projects and grants with TSU faculty members; over 100 publications are released in collaboration with industry.

Tbilisi State University is an active member of leading international education networks and is proud of its alumni, many of whom are now prominent professors, scientists and graduates, working in partnership with the European community, sometimes with worldwide recognition.

TSU offers a wide variety of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs, as well as short- and long-term programs in English that attract students from all over the world. Working in close cooperation with foreign universities, Georgian students can participate in exchanges and joint international educational programs to earn double academic degrees. The internationalization of TSU is fast-paced and aims at creating a multicultural environment that will enhance teaching and research opportunities.

OUR UNIVERSITY

The Anáhuac University of Cancun is an institution of higher education that, as a community of teachers and students, seeks in everything the truth and the good, and is committed to the integral formation of people who exercise their leadership and thus contribute to Christian transformation of society and culture. 

Our motto “Vince in bono malum” which means “Conquer evil with good” represents the synthesis of our educational philosophy. 

US AND iTOP

iTOP is an essential course in the training of students of the international school of dentistry. Where students from 3rd and 5th semester participate. The knowledge, skills and philosophy of the course allow students to give the best treatment to the patient, promote and prevent diseases and relate how these fully affect the human being. 

OUR UNIVERSITY

Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin (Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Szczecinie) is a public higher education institution of a medical profile established in 1948 in Szczecin as Academy of Medicine (Akademia Lekarska),  later renamed to Medical Academy (Akademia Medyczna). Since 2010 the University has borne its current name.

According to the Webometric ranking of world universities of January 2013, prepared by the Spanish institute Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, the university is ranked 5th in Poland among medical universities and 2479th in the world among all types of universities. Currently, PUM offers the opportunity to study at twelve faculties run within four departments, including the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

US AND ITOP

iTOP is a regular hands-on training designed for dental students in their first year of study. The iTOP program uses appropriate tools and techniques to provide future dentists with the practical skills, motivation and knowledge to promote the oral health of the population.

Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University (CM UJ) is a medical faculty unit at the Jagiellonian University and is the oldest and one of the largest of its kind in Poland.

Since 2012 Collegium Medicum has been continuously ranked 1st in the ranking of the best medical universities in Poland, published by the educational monthly "Perspektywy".

According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities from January 2015, showing the online engagement of academic institutions, the university is ranked 9th in Poland among medical universities and 3673rd in the world among all types of universities.

Founded by King Kazimierz Wielki in 1364 as the Cracow Academy with a Faculty of Medicine

US AND iTOP

iTOP is a regular hands-on training designed for dental students in their second year of study during periodontics.

The iTOP program uses appropriate tools and techniques to equip future dentists with the practical skills, motivation and knowledge to promote oral health in the community

OUR UNIVERSITY

University of Coimbra is the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world. Throughout the years it developed and expanded with the creation of a second Campus, dedicated to Engineering and Technology, and with a third Campus devoted to Health Sciences, where is stablished the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra, which is considered to be one of the most important schools of medicine in Portugal due to its vast research areas, PhD programs, integrated masters in Medicine and Dentistry (1st and 2nd Cycles) and non-integrated Masters (2nd cycle), as well as a large number of postgraduate programs.

US AND ITOP

iTOP is an annual course provided for students from the 5th year of the Integrated Master in Dentistry in this University. We believe that you can only be an oral health professional if you master the interaction with your patients, so iTOP program uses correct tools and techniques to provide future dental professionals with practical skills, motivation and knowledge to promote oral health of the population.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Universidad Intercontinental was founded in 1976 and is one of the most important private universities in Mexico City teaching Dentistry. We focus in the education of interdisciplinary dentistry, with a high academic level, Christian inspiration and social orientation, following our university’s motto: “Ducit et Docet” which translates to lead and teach. Our school of dentistry provides quality treatments at affordable prices for the general population.

US AND ITOP

iTOP is taught to all of the students in our school of dentistry, which includes a bachelor degree in Dentistry and specialization programmes in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics, with the vision that prevention is always better than restoration or treatment of diseases and to provide patients with the knowledge they need to maintain oral health.

Located in Tbilisi, Georgia, the University of Georgia is one of the largest private universities in the country.

According to the latest university rankings published by the international organization – Webometrics, which ranks universities worldwide according to scientific research and scientific activity on the web, the University of Georgia is the highest-ranking private university in Georgia. Moreover, it is in the top 7 of regional educational institutions. 

The School of Health Sciences at the University of Georgia has accredited programs on three levels of higher education (Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D.)  in English and Georgian languages. Georgian scientists, as well as international healthcare experts, have contributed greatly to the formation of the school. It should be noted that School is integrated into international professional associations (AUPHA, EUPHA, ADEE, AMEE, AMSE, ISOP, ESPC), international programs, and scientific institutions (ERASMUS, etc.) School of Health Sciences has online and printed versions of the scientific research journal "Caucasus Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health".

UG is proud of its diverse community with cross-cultural awareness.  Its multicultural environment shapes intelligent, educated individuals with human values capable to meet modern challenges.  The objective of the University of Georgia, being one of the leading universities, is to encourage the personal development of each student and mold her/him as a highly qualified professional.

Our University

The Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, whose roots date back to the 16th century, is a great pillar of higher education and scientific research in the region, and occupies a prominent place among the country's public universities, thanks to the joint efforts of all members of the institution.

What is now the Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla is the result of a long history that dates to May 9, 1578, when a group of religious Jesuits established their residence in Puebla, and at the express request of the City Council they founded the Seminary of the Society of Jesus of San Jerónimo.

The Faculty of Stomatology of the Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, has been forged within the history of this great institution, in 1937 the teaching of this discipline began in Puebla, in 1991 the School of Dentistry was transformed into the Faculty of Stomatology.

The academic programs of Bachelor of Stomatology and Postgraduate Master of Stomatology with four terminals are offered: Endodontics, Pediatrics, Orthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, said Master belongs to the quality postgraduate program at the national level and the degree has the certification of the National Council for Education in Dentistry A.C.

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Our mission is to be a Faculty committed to the comprehensive training of critical professionals and to respond to health problems of the oral cavity in all its social context.

Our university trains leaders committed to human, social and environmental development. We offer a quality education based on personalized training and an approach to their profession from the first year.

We have a modern infrastructure and the necessary components to become a competitive professional. We have five faculties of Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Business Sciences, Human Sciences and Veterinary and Biological Sciences. We also have a Postgraduate School where we offer important Masters, Specialities, Diplomas and Specialisation Programs. We have been working with the most prestigious universities in the world, making it a significantly stronger international and cutting-edge university.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Taegu Science University started as the first vocational university in Daegu-Gyeongbuk in 1960 and is contributing to national development and human peace by practicing love and service under the lessons of truth, creativity, and philanthropy. In addition, 21 departments judged that the direction of higher vocational education in the future society is innovation in the education system and development of educational contents, so our university is promoting education customized to education consumers by introducing an industrial job-oriented edu-tech education system. So far, we are proud of 52,806 alumni, and many graduates are playing an excellent role in the world and in Korea.  

US AND iTOP

Our university's Department of Dental Hygiene teaches SOOD Technique through 3 years in a regular class. We raise preventive-oriented dental hygienists to provide high quality dental service to people. 

The Autonomous University of Sinaloa was founded in 1874 under the name of Liceo Rosales, in 1918 it obtained its autonomy becoming the first University of the West of Mexico and in 1937 its name changes to the current Autonomous University of Sinaloa.

Today it has four regional units in which more than 95 are offered university degrees at bachelor's level, 25 master's degrees, 20 doctorates and 12 Specialties always training quality professionals with prestige and recognition social, committed to the promotion of sustainable human development and trained to contribute to the definition of policies and formulation of strategies for reduce economic, social, and cultural inequalities in the state of Sinaloa, in the framework for the strengthening of the nation.

About Us and ITOP

The iTop philosophy focused on the prevention of oral diseases shares the vision of our faculty in relation to the importance of maintaining the oral health of the population.

An adequate toothbrushing technique accompanied by correct interdental cleaning, learn through his Touch to teach technique (. T2T) allows both teachers and students achieve oral health goals.

Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru has been part of the

Dayananda Sagar Institution’s Family since 1992 imparting high quality of Dental

Education and possesses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities with the

latest equipments and technology to train students by creating a perfect

environment for knowledge and skills development.

As one of the oldest dental schools in Karnataka, Dayananda Sagar College of

Dental Sciences (DSCDS) upholds a rich heritage of innovation in dental education,

research efforts, community service and pioneering healthcare practices across

various Departments , Clinics and its satellite clinic locations. The institute

provides wide range of opportunity of getting mentored and guided to achieve

Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Surgery Degrees, to applying

research skills for obtaining a Doctorate of Philosophy in Dentistry .We have more

than 1300 alumni currently redefining the field of oral health around the world.

Our goal is to provide premium Oral Health Education and Service and shall strive

to enable our students to become proficient and caring Health Care practitioners

who will meet challenging healthcare needs.

The SEK International Private University - UISEK, is a private higher education institution in Ecuador, private law, non-profit, with its own legal status and academic, administrative, financial and organic autonomy, dedicated to higher education and scientific and technical research, created by Law No. 35, published in the Official Gazette No. 222 of June 30, 1993. It has five faculties, and two schools, to these is added the Limoncocha Scientific Station, a natural laboratory where different investigations are carried out.

The UISEK's mission is to develop its teaching, research and outreach activities, with the highest quality standards and relevant to solving society's problems in a sustainable manner; and, a vision of being a reference university of accredited quality, supported by continuous improvement policies, committed to the generation and transfer of knowledge for the benefit of society.

Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm is a private and non-profit,  Higher Education Institution,  founded in 1974 in the City of Montería. Built on the principles of freedom and excellence, it has the mission of training high-level professionals in all areas of knowledge and highly focus on research and social responsibility. Institutionally accredited as a High Quality University, seeks excellence through its campuses in Montería, Cartagena de Indias and Bogotá.

OUR UNIVERSITY

La Universidad de las Américas (UDLA) is a higher education institution created on November 21, 1995, whose mission is to train competent, enterprising people with an international-global vision, committed to society and based on ethical principles and values. It`s purpose is to transform lives and generating changes in society, with the vision to be a reference model in Ecuadorian higher education, serving a broad and diverse public through academic excellence, quality management and exceptional service, with cutting-edge technology and generate, mainly, relevant knowledge for the development of the country”.

UDLA  has 42 undergraduate and 28 postgraduate courses. The Faculty of Dentistry offers 5 postgraduate courses

US AND ITOP

The iTOP offers us the possibility of educating and raising awareness among our students and teachers about the importance of oral health prevention, giving them the necessary tools, first to preserve their own oral health, and so that they can later guide their patients in the correct oral hygiene habits. Sixth semester students participate in the training.

Founded 35 years ago, Universidad Latina stands as Costa Rica's largest private university, with 110,000 alumni and a distinguished reputation as the country's leading provider of health professionals. Committed to accessibility, over 40% of its student body comprises first-generation university attendees. Through a pioneering affiliation with Arizona State University (ASU), Universidad Latina aims to become a national impact university. This strategic partnership involves collaborative efforts with the public and private sectors to advance research and develop innovative business solutions in critical areas, to elevate Costa Rica's competitiveness on the global stage.

Today, University of Warsaw is the largest and one of the oldest Universities in Poland.

Since March 2018, the University has been a member of Alliance 4 EU+, which has the status of a European University in a competition announced by the European Commission.

In October 2019, UW won the competition in the 'Excellence Initiative - Research University' programme organised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education

OUR UNIVERSITY:

The Medical University of Białystok (UMB), is a modern, thriving public higher education institution whose mission is to serve society through innovative training of professional medical staff, conducting scientific research, development and implementation work at the highest international level, and developing clinical activities in line with advances in medical knowledge.

The university continuously invests in the development of its research and teaching staff. Researchers go on numerous scholarships, internships, training courses and study visits to the best centres in the world. The number of foreign scientists cooperating with the University, representing dynamically developing world research centres, increases every year. These activities pay off with an increase in the scientific output of the University's staff.

US AND iTOP:

iTOP is a regular hands-on training designed for dental students in their second and third year of study.

The iTOP program uses appropriate tools and techniques to equip future dentists with the practical skills, motivation and knowledge to promote oral health in the community.

The Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje is the first state University in the Republic of North Macedonia, founded in 1949, initially with three faculties. At the moment, the University represents a functional community of 23 faculties, 5 research institutes, 4 public scientific institutions - associate members, 1 associate member - other higher education institution and 7 associate members - other organizations. Its activities are stipulated by the Law on Higher Education and the Statute of the University.

Our university

Centro Escolar was established on June 3, 1907, by Doña Librada Avelino and Doña Carmen de Luna for the instruction and training of the youth in all branches of the arts and sciences. The first college, that of Pharmacy, opened in 1921. The Colleges of Liberal Arts, Education, and Dentistry (1925) followed one after the other. Three years later, the College of Optometry was established.  With four campuses and over 50 academic programs, CEU has gone far beyond its founders' vision, building steps toward the dreams and goals of the Filipino youth. Today, as one of the leading educational institutions in the country, Centro Escolar University upholds academic excellence by continually upgrading its curricula and facilities and maintaining a highly professional and dynamic teaching force and university staff.

The Adelaide Dental School is one of Australia’s peak centers of excellence in oral health delivering a comprehensive range of accredited, clinically-focused undergraduate and postgraduate dentistry and oral health degrees, including the Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Oral Health and the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.

The Adelaide Dental School's reputation for outstanding teaching, research, contribution to community, and quality of graduates, has been built over a proud 100-year history.

iTOP complements the preventative care program taught to all Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Oral Health students. The hands-on touch to teach training enables our future practitioners to develop their ability to guide their patients towards optimal biofilm control at home.

OUR UNIVERSITY

The University of Barcelona is the most formidable public institution of higher education in Catalonia, catering to the needs of the greatest number of students and delivering the broadest and most comprehensive offering in higher educational courses. The UB is also the principal centre of university research in Spain and has become a European benchmark for research activity, both in terms of the number of research programmes it conducts and the excellence these have achieved.

US AND iTOP

Together with iTOP we encourage future professionals in habits of oral hygiene and motivate them in the field of oral prevention and health, not only therapeutic skills.

OUR UNIVERSITY

The University of Sydney, School of Dentistry is Australia’s first dental school. It has been providing exceptional education and training in dentistry and oral health for more than a century. Their graduates are outstanding leaders in clinical practice, oral health promotion and conducting research with a significant-worldwide impact.

US AND iTOP

The modern concept of systematised training in oral prophylaxis has been implemented into the standard curriculum of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students to complement high teaching standards in prevention of periodontal diseases and caries. Students commence training in Year 1 in a simulated environment and continue applying the principles whilst treating their patients in a clinical setting. Annually, more than 90 students of dental medicine complete hands-on training and are assessed at the end of Year 1 when they must demonstrate high proficiency and understanding of the clinical application of the systematic approach taught.

OUR UNIVERSITY

The University Dental Clinic Vienna, subsidiary of the Medical University of Vienna, is one of the largest and most modern university dental clinic in Europe. The university in the capital city of Austria offers comprehensive treatment options at the highest level with several departments of dental preservation and periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthetics, radiology and pediatric dentistry as well as a wide variety of special outpatient clinics.

US AND iTOP

In the University Clinic of Dentistry Vienna the iTOP training is part of the undergraduate course for dental students in the 2nd and 7th semester. iTOP is integrated in the curriculum with a duration of seven hours per course, compromised of lecture and a practical Touch to Teach session. The courses take place at the University Clinic of Dentistry Vienna with up to 90 students annually.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Anhanguera University of São Paulo - Santana Unit is a private institution located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil capital, founded in 1974 and controlled by private educational group Anhanguera. We seek to improve the lives of people through responsible and quality education, empowering citizens and professionals preparing for the market, contributing to the development of their life projects.

US AND iTOP

Students of Dentistry at Anhanguera University receive guidance and the foundations of philosophy iTOP annually as part of the undergraduate program involving 180 students on average of 6th, 7th and 8th semesters.

OUR UNIVERSITY

The Faculty São Leopoldo Mandic (SLMANDIC) is a private higher education institution, located in Campinas, Brazil. It has 8 other campi, totaling over 7,000 students in postgraduate courses in Dentistry. SLMANDIC values practical and social experience, as well as theoretical perspective and research in areas of Medicine and Dentistry as one of best Institutions of Higher Education of Brazil.

US AND iTOP

The São Leopoldo Mandic School of Dentistry has implemented individual hands-on prevention as a standard in their specialization course in Periodontology and Aesthetic Dentistry. 48 students annualy receive iTOP instructions in a full-day class as mandatory part of their education.

OUR UNIVERSITY

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, formerly known as JSS University, is a Deemed to be University located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and is part of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which runs a variety of educational institutions. This deemed-to-be university is recognized by MHRD and accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade (3.48 CGPA). JSS AHER has been graded as Category-I Deemed-to-be University by UGC in the Year 2018. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MHRD ranked JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research 37th rank among 957 Universities in India in 2018.

US AND iTOP

JSS dental college is all set to introduce this preventive techniques and related concept to our student from this academic year 2019 onwards. Our staff and postgraduates have undergone training and understands the concept behind the I top. It will be implemented and taught to every postgraduate and undergraduate student.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Semmelweis University is a leading institution of higher education in Hungary and the Central European region within the area of medicine and health sciences with a 250 years history. Its main commitment is based on the integrity of education, research and healing, which makes Semmelweis University an internationally renowned centre of knowledge. Based on the Times Higher Education rankings, Semmelweis University, the only one in Hungary, is among the best 500 universities. The Faculty of Dentistry was formally established at the Medical University of Budapest (now Semmelweis University) in 1955.The Faculty offers academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. levels and it is available in three languages: Hungarian, English and German.

US AND iTOP

iTOP has been integrated into the curriculum in the schoolyear 2010/2011 and since then it has been presented in the 3rd, 5th, and 7th semester in practice and lecture, organized by (/under the supervision of) the dept. of Periodontology. The iTOP philosophy and method is also shared on different student activities regularly.

OUR UNIVERSITY

The A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, named after the erstwhile Health Minister of the then Madras Presidency, Shri Attavar Balakrishna Shetty, the crowning glory of the Nitte education Trust, now the Nitte University, was founded by Justice K.S.Hegde in the year 1985 with a vision to impart quality education as an abiding commitment. Under the able guidance and leadership of his son Sri VinayaHegde, the present chancellor of the University, the institution and the university have scaled greater heights. The current Vice-chancellor of the University Prof(Dr.)Satheesh Kumar Shetty, an administrator with wide experience, understands and recognizes the needs and requirements of the institution and together with the dynamic Prof (Dr) U. S. Krishna Nayak, who is the present Principal and Dean ensures the smooth functioning of the Institute.Established in1985,the A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences is recognized by the Dental Council of India for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses.

US AND iTOP

iTOP Training has been introduced as added Training Program in BDS and Post Graduates (Periodontics Dept.) curriculum from August 2019.Annualy 100 students Will be trained from 3rd year and 4th year when the students are posted in Periodontics Dept. The Post graduates of Periodontics will be trained in the 1st year In their 3 years Post graduation program.

OUR UNIVERSITY

The Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes (UMC) is a university located located in the municipality of Mogi das Cruzes in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The school was founded in 1962 as a primary school, installed the first faculties of the educational complex in 1964 and became a university in 1973. Approximately 20,000 students study on two campuses Mogi das Cruzes and Villa-Lobos/Lapa. Tradition and pioneerism mark the institution's fifty years of history.

US AND iTOP

iTOP training is a mandatory part of the curriculum for the undergraduate course for dental students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th semester at UMC. Each year, around 240 students at Mogi das Cruzes attend the 8-hour seminar and are impacted by iTOP.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, a constituent unit of MAHE, is currently the No.1 private dental institute in India, with over 4000 alumni across the world. Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Masters in Dental Surgery courses are offered in all disciplines of dentistry, apart from courses for Dental Mechanics, Dental Hygienists and Dental Operating Room Assistants.

US AND iTOP

The institution has adopted a systematic manner of training in dental and oral hygiene care, in collaboration with iTOP and Curaden India Pvt. Ltd to enable a ‘Touch To Teach’ learning program. This will ensure that students receive high teaching standards in prevention of periodontal disease and dental caries. Training commences in the third year of the BDS program and is continued through the clinical years. This personalized training will benefit more than 80 students annually making them proficient in preventive aspects of clinical dentistry.

Our University

The Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre, School of Health is one of the two Universities where you can learn to be a Dental Hygienist in Portugal. It has been providing exceptional education and training in oral health and dental hygiene for more than 10 years. Our graduates are outstanding health professionals (public health and clinic) and develop critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to understand and solve problems related to the oral health processes.

Us and iTOP

Portalegre Dental Hygiene program develops a broad understanding of oral health and human behavior as well as the skills to understand and interpret research findings concerning oral health and dental hygiene related sciences. Our curriculum includes, as mandatory to be a dental hygienist, courses in behavioral studies. We believe that you can only be an oral health professional if you master the interaction with your patients. Moreover, helping them understand their behavior is fundamental for your success. The practical learning environment blended with a solid evidence-based learning is the perfect place for us to use iTOP ideas and hands on strategies in biofilm control, starting in year 2 and consolidated in year 3.

Our University

University in Niš was founded 15. June 1965. Since the foundation until the academic year 2018/2019, 73.312 students have graduated from the University of Niš.The dental department at the Medical Faculty in Niš was founded in 1960, when 62 students were enrolled in this department. Three years later, Niš Dental Clinic was founded as a teaching base for all dental subjects and the beginning of scientific research in that field of medicine, but also as an institution that provides top health services in the field of dentistry.

Us and iTOP

iTOP is a regular course provided for dentistry students of the 4^th and 5^th year of studies. iTOP program uses correct tools and techniques to provide future dental professionals with practical skills, motivation and knowledge to promote oral health of the population.

Our University

The University of Montpellier (UM) is the 6th largest university in France, with about 50,000 students including 7000 come from abroad to study in Montpellier. One of the most innovative higher education institutions in the world, UM ranks very high in many international rankings : first in the world in the 2018 Shanghai ranking for Ecology, first most innovative French university in 2018 Reuter’s ranking, 5th in France in 2018 Leiden’s ranking for the quality of its scientific publications, 3rd French university in the 2019 “University Impact ranking” of Times Higher Education.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Sechenov University is taking advanced steps towards a successful future. By 2020 Sechenov University will become an internationally-recognized comprehensive academic research platform integrating the world advanced developments aimed at personalized life-long health management and overcoming global health challenges.

US AND iTOP

Our dental students get acquainted with the iTOP system, learn how to choose the right hygienic care products depending on the dental status.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Andres Bello University is one of the biggest private educational institutions in Chile. The university was founded in 1988. It is devided in three locations (Santiago, Viña del Mar and Concepción). They offer an integrative educational experience and excellence for a global world.

US AND iTOP

Dentist from the Cariology Diploma from the Andres Bello University receive guidance and a training in iTOP as part of the program. After iTop they can apply all the techniques in patients to extend the lifetime of the rehabilitations.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Universidad de Los Hemisferios (UHemisferios) is a private non-profit institution of higher learning. It began its educational activities in 2004, in the city of Quito, Ecuador. Since 2011, the University has been a corporate project of Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church. Its founders, concerned with the social problems of our times, set their goals on educating university students with a deep vision of the moral and ethical values of future generations.

This vision integrates academic and scientific excellence, focusing on the education of the individual and its dignity. It also embraces innovation as the engine of social and economic development, critical thinking and social responsibility, expansion and commercial growth, business and environmental sustainability. Those ideals should cope with respect for opinions, beliefs and cultural diversity, focusing on freedom and democracy. In coherence with the moral principles of the Christian faith, it opposes discrimination based on gender, race, nationality, creed or ideology.

US AND iTOP

iTOP-based training was introduced in 2014 and has been an integral part of the official curriculum of students in dentistry at UHemisferios ever since. The dental career has 280 students who are trained with the philosophy of iTOP. The training is done by levels according to the academic semester in which the students are. In the long term, the project is to implement a study within the university with the iTOP philosophy, including an audience of approximately 1'100 students.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Andres Bello University is one of the biggest private educational institutions in Chile. The university was founded in 1988. It is devided in three locations (Santiago, Viña del Mar and Concepción). They offer an integrative educational experience and excellence for a global world.

US AND iTOP

Dentist from the Cariology Diploma from the Andres Bello University receive guidance and a training in iTop as part of the program. After iTOP they can apply all the techniques in patients to extend the lifetime of the rehabilitations.

Our University

Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa) is the largest and most prestigious university in Portugal and it is one of Europe’s leading universities.  ULisboa also leads the main international rankings and is amongst the 200 best universities worldwide.  The Faculty of Dental Medicine (FMDUL), is one of the 18 schools of the University of Lisbon, dedicated to the diffusion of the knowledge. It offers several pre- and post-graduation courses, including degrees in dental medicine, dental hygiene, and dental laboratory technology. Simultaneously, FMDUL is actively committed to the creation of new knowledge in the area of the oral health sciences through the support of research and development activities.

Us and iTOP

In the Faculty of Dental Medicine at ULisboa the iTOP training is part of the master course for dental hygienists. iTOP is integrated in the curriculum of the master’s degree, comprising of a lecture and a practical hands-on session. We expect iTOP to help us to provide dental hygienists with tools to motivate, promote and educate individuals and communities for oral health.

Our University

The largest multidisciplinary French-speaking university, Aix-Marseille University (AMU) welcomes 80,000 students and nearly 8,000 staff on 5 large campuses of international standards. Owning 90% of its assets, the university is present in 9 cities in 4 departments of the Southern Region.

Its A*Midex University Foundation, which carries the IDEX on a long-term basis, contributes to the development of a world-class interdisciplinary higher education and research centre. Known as an "intensive research university", it is home to 121 research structures linked to major national research organisations.

Our University

The University of Novi Sad, with around 50,000 students and 5,000 employees, is one of the largest educational and research centers in Central Europe. It belongs to the group of comprehensive universities, which are characterized by providing nearly all fields of science and higher education.

The University of Novi Sad offers 350 accredited study programs at the level of Bachelor, Master, Specialist and Doctoral studies, carried out at its Faculties and within the University Center for Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies and Research. The study programs are modern and up-to-date with the latest developments in science and research.

Us and iTOP

iTOP is a regular course provided for dentistry students of the 3rd year of studies during Preventive Dentistry classes. iTOP program uses correct tools and techniques to provide future dental professionals with practical skills, motivation and knowledge to promote oral health of the population.

OUR UNIVERSITY

The University of Reims was created in 1548. Through it long history it expanded and since 1971 there are several different Schools that are part of this University: The Science Faculty (1961), the University Literary College (1964), the Law and Economics Faculty (1966), Reims Institute of Technology (1966), Medical and Pharmacy mixed Faculty (1967) and the National School of Dental Surgery (1970).

WDW

Women Dentists Worldwide (WDW) is one of the three sections within the FDI World Dental Federation. FDI was founded in 1900 and is active in 189 National Dental Associations. FDI represents over one million dentists worldwide. The mission of FDI is to promote oral health globally and to support national dental associations in their work.  WDW exists to coordinate the activities of national groups, promote the collection of information on women dentists, and address inequalities where they exist, facilitate contact between women worldwide, and enhance their full participation in all branches of the profession.

The ITI is a global association of professionals in implant dentistry. The objectives of the ITI are the promotion and dissemination of knowledge about implant dentistry and related fields.

The ITI has more than 19,000 Fellows and Members worldwide. As a non-political and inclusive community, the ITI focusses on the global exchange of expertise and know-how via a modern and efficient network.

Our mission is to serve the dental profession by providing a growing global network for life-long learning in implant dentistry through comprehensive quality education and innovative research for the benefit of the patient.

ADEE

ADEE brings together a broad-based membership across Europe comprised of dental schools, specialist societies and national associations concerned with dental education. ADEE members are European university dental schools, specialist societies or other national dental bodies concerned with or related to dental education. Curaden collaborates with ADEE for several years now by supporting the yearly meeting of the organization and actively participating in projects that concern dental industry.

EDSA

The European Dental Students’ Association (EDSA) was founded in 1988 and currently represents more than 70,000 dental students from 182 dental schools in 33 different countries. The EDSA is a not-for-profit and independent organization that is open to all local or national dental students’ associations in the European region. Curaden Academy strongly collaborates with EDSA for many years through organizing student events for European dental students and supporting yearly meetings of the organization.