A two-year blended postgraduate program by the University of Siena
The International Master Program in Dental Traumatology is a highly specialized postgraduate program designed for dentists and dental specialists who wish to develop advanced expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of traumatic dental injuries.
Developed in collaboration with the University of Siena, the program combines academic excellence, evidence-based clinical education, and intensive practical training within a modern international learning environment.
Delivered entirely in English, the Master follows a blended learning format, integrating live online education with in-person hands-on training, allowing participants from around the world to continue their professional activity while attending the program.
The Master extends over two academic years and awards 120 ECTS credits.
A unique international program entirely dedicated to Dental Traumatology
Dental traumatology is one of the most demanding and interdisciplinary fields in contemporary dentistry, requiring rapid diagnosis, precise treatment planning, and long-term clinical management across multiple specialties.
The International Master Program in Dental Traumatology has been conceived as a fully dedicated vertical postgraduate pathway, offering a level of specialization rarely available within traditional university education.
Through a comprehensive and evidence-based curriculum, participants will explore every major aspect of traumatic dental injuries, from emergency management and biological healing mechanisms to regenerative procedures, interdisciplinary rehabilitation, and long-term prognosis.
Particular emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, minimally invasive approaches, guideline-driven treatment protocols, and the integration of endodontic, periodontal, orthodontic, restorative, surgical, and implant-related perspectives.
The program also addresses the ethical, psychosocial, and medico-legal dimensions of dental trauma, promoting a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to care.
Academic Leadership
Scientific Director
Prof. Simone Grandini
University of Siena
Program Directors
Dr. Nestor Tzimpoulas
Dr. Panagiota Kardara
Under the scientific direction of Prof. Simone Grandini, the program is internationally led and coordinated by Dr. Nestor Tzimpoulas and Dr. Panagiota Kardara, whose educational vision and clinical expertise shape the structure, content, and international development of the Master.
Academic framework
Academic Institution: University of Siena
Language: English
Duration: 2 academic years
Credits: 120 ECTS
Format: Blended learning (online + in-person practical modules)
Maximum participants: 50
Degree awarded: University Master qualification issued by the University of Siena
The program is delivered through a dedicated international educational pathway specifically designed for clinicians seeking advanced expertise in Dental Traumatology while maintaining their professional activity.
Blended learning format
The Master follows a modern blended learning model specifically designed for international clinicians who wish to combine advanced postgraduate education with their professional activity.
The theoretical component is delivered through live synchronous online sessions, allowing participants to attend from anywhere in the world while maintaining direct interaction with faculty and colleagues.
To complement the academic curriculum, the program also includes intensive in-person hands-on modules focused on the practical management of traumatic dental injuries. Conducted in small groups under faculty supervision, these sessions are designed to strengthen clinical confidence, improve technical skills, and bridge the gap between theory and daily practice.
This integrated educational model combines flexibility, academic rigor, and practical clinical training within a highly specialized international environment.
Hands-on practical modules
Hands-On Module I
Acute Trauma Management and Hard Tissue Injuries
Focused on:
- emergency trauma workflows;
- clinical documentation and photography;
- radiographic interpretation and CBCT assessment;
- management of crown and root fractures;
- fragment reattachment techniques;
- splinting procedures;
- suturing techniques.
Hands-On Module II
Complications, Regeneration, and Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation
Focused on:
- vital pulp therapy;
- apexification and regenerative endodontics;
- management of internal and external root resorption;
- use of bioceramic materials;
- periodontal surgical approaches;
- aesthetic rehabilitation after trauma;
- interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Program structure
The Master is organized into nine advanced academic modules progressively covering the entire spectrum of Dental Traumatology.
The curriculum begins with the biological foundations of trauma and diagnostic protocols before moving into the management of hard tissue injuries, luxation injuries, alveolar and soft tissue trauma, pulpal and periodontal complications, and regenerative approaches.
Participants will further explore trauma management in the primary and developing dentition, orthodontic and autotransplantation-related considerations, implant rehabilitation after trauma, and preventive strategies in sports dentistry and public health.
Throughout the program, a strong emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary treatment planning, evidence-based protocols, long-term follow-up, and critical clinical reasoning.
Who should attend
The Master is designed for:
- general dentists;
- endodontists;
- pediatric dentists;
- orthodontists;
- periodontists;
- prosthodontists;
- oral surgeons;
- clinicians seeking advanced expertise in trauma management and interdisciplinary rehabilitation.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- diagnose and classify traumatic dental injuries according to international standards;
- manage acute and complex trauma cases;
- prevent and treat post-traumatic complications;
- integrate endodontic, periodontal, orthodontic, restorative, and surgical approaches;
- manage trauma in both permanent and primary dentition;
- formulate comprehensive long-term rehabilitation plans;
- apply ethical, psychosocial, and medico-legal principles in clinical practice.
Tuition fee
The tuition fee for the complete two-year Master pathway is expected to range between €9,500 and €10,000.
The fee reflects the advanced academic structure of the program, the involvement of an international faculty, the blended educational model, the organizational and scientific coordination of the Master, and the highly specialized nature of the educational experience offered in collaboration with the University of Siena.
Limited enrollment
To ensure high educational quality, direct interaction with faculty, and an exclusive learning environment, enrollment is limited to 50 participants worldwide.
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Join an international two-year postgraduate pathway entirely dedicated to Dental Traumatology and develop advanced clinical expertise through a combination of academic excellence, interdisciplinary education, and hands-on clinical training.
Requirements, admission, pre-application – master in Invisible Orthodontics:
Find a step-by-step procedure to understand the requirements and to pre-apply, click on the button below:
In this way we will receive your pre-application and we will be able to help you in case of need. It contains all the documents required to apply and also some additional info we also need from you.
Upon application you will have to certify your access title. This step is mandatory and without a certified and comparable title the University of Siena will have to exclude you from the master. The only documents accepted for this purpose are Diploma Supplement (your University), Dichiarazione di Valore (Italian Embassy) or Statement of Comparability/Verification (CIMEA or another ENIC-NARIC network’s center).
The steps, recapped
- pre-application – always useful
- application and app fee (we will help you)
- admission (the board will evaluate the applications and will accept or reject them)
- enrollment (we will help you and you will need to pay the first instalment)
- study – course starts in 2027
- second instalment (After approx. 6 months)
- study
- final exam and certification
Dentalnecto will guarantee administrative and communication support with the university. We will also guarantee updates on teaching and will take care of communication and the technical part related to online lessons.
Please consider that you would need to be in Siena for one week in 2027. So check the time and required papers for the visa in case you need it. Attendance in presence is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Cost of the program
The current tuition fee is €6,048 + VAT for the upcoming cohort.
Payment is divided into two installments: ✅ First installment: Due upon enrollment, after successful application review.
✅ Second installment: Scheduled later in the program.
This flexible payment structure ensures accessibility while maintaining high educational standards.
If for some reason you don’t have to pay VAT, of course, the figures will be slightly different.
Educational System in Italy
Dental Traumatology falls under the category of “University Masters”, meaning that at the end of the program you will have gained 120 university credits. The equivalent required for the foreign MSc. You will earn a I level university master. Second cycle QF-EHEA / level 7° EQF (European Qualification Framework) in Italy. You can check how it will be recognised abroad through the ENIC NARIC network.
The University Masters the University of Siena issues all abide by the directions and all are recognised as such by and throughout the European Union. If you aim at using the title outside the EU, we suggest you check with the local Embassy about its validity.
How our agreement with the university works.
Dentalnecto is an official co-organizer of the Master’s Program in collaboration with the University of Siena. We manage the international promotion of the course through partner networks such as Zerodonto, handle applications and admissions, and support students throughout the entire process.
We also coordinate the administrative and organizational aspects of the program, including online class management, technical support, digital platforms, and recordings of the theoretical sessions.
Tuition fees are collected by Dentalnecto, while the university quota is transferred to the University of Siena according to the official deadlines established by the university.
All fees displayed on this website are all-inclusive and cover the complete two-year program, including university tuition, organizational services, online learning support, and student assistance from application to final certification.
