Europe perio programs

[germindian123]

Hello guys!

I am a D2 at a CODA-accredited US dental school. I was wondering, does anyone know the rules and regulations for applying to an EFP-accredited perio program based out of Europe? Most of these schools require 2 years general dentistry working experience. For example, if I graduated from my dental school and applied to an EFP-accredited perio program. What are licensing requirements for countries inside the EU and in the United States for practicing periodontics after one graduates from an EFP-accredited perio program if they have a US-dental degree?

Thanks all

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[Van Der Woude]

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[germindian123]

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Licensing?

 

[Monocled.Pirate]

I'm the opposite. Did a Prostho program from the UK and registered as a specialist with the GDC (UK Equivalent of US Board Certified). Dreamed of moving to Australia, Got married to a Californian and the Mrs won the argument of where we live, so I'm currently taking my boards for advanced standing.

1. UK dentistry is mostly state-funded, the approach may not compatible with self or insurance funded dentistry in the US.
2. Universities struggle with resources, staff, materials funding (eg had to make 4 sets of denture for a healthy non-smoking edentulous patient over two years with virtually no vertical bone just to get funded for 2 lower implants, which included presenting my case in front an NHS Audit committee which deliberated the case over 3 sessions)
Seriously, America affoards alot of freedoms which we take for granted.
3. As a perio resident, consider yourself lucky to get the opportunity to place an implant in your 3-year residency.
4. Patient expectations are minimal since the state funds everything, most of the focus is just on restoring function and thats it (eg Ive done comprehensive cases where I was instructed just to just restore premolar to premolar and boot the patient)
5. I don't know how you'll be able to fund it, if you're not a European national. Cost should be around GBP60,000/year (you will be paying international student fees)
6. The degree is not registered here in the US. Assuming you have a US DDS, you'll still be considered a GP in the states after your perio residency.

In case you're wondering if I went to some B grade university, it was a top London school, which ranks number 2 in Europe.

I remember one thing my professor used to say, "Son you're smart, I imagine you'll be working in America one day". Only thing that keeps me optimistic while I bang my head against the dental decks nowadays.

 

[germindian123]

I'm the opposite. Did a Prostho program from the UK and registered as a specialist with the GDC (UK Equivalent of US Board Certified). Dreamed of moving to Australia, Got married to a Californian and the Mrs won the argument of where we live, so I'm currently taking my boards for advanced standing.

1. UK dentistry is mostly state-funded, the approach may not compatible with self or insurance funded dentistry in the US.
2. Universities struggle with resources, staff, materials funding (eg had to make 4 sets of denture for a healthy non-smoking edentulous patient over two years with virtually no vertical bone just to get funded for 2 lower implants, which included presenting my case in front an NHS Audit committee which deliberated the case over 3 sessions)
Seriously, America affoards alot of freedoms which we take for granted.
3. As a perio resident, consider yourself lucky to get the opportunity to place an implant in your 3-year residency.
4. Patient expectations are minimal since the state funds everything, most of the focus is just on restoring function and thats it (eg Ive done comprehensive cases where I was instructed just to just restore premolar to premolar and boot the patient)
5. I don't know how you'll be able to fund it, if you're not a European national. Cost should be around GBP60,000/year (you will be paying international student fees)
6. The degree is not registered here in the US. Assuming you have a US DDS, you'll still be considered a GP in the states after your perio residency.

In case you're wondering if I went to some B grade university, it was a top London school, which ranks number 2 in Europe.

I remember one thing my professor used to say, "Son you're smart, I imagine you'll be working in America one day". Only thing that keeps me optimistic while I bang my head against the dental decks nowadays.

Very comprehensive response. Thanks a bunch man!! Lots of useful info.