Basic Curriculum
The Basic Curriculum is a postgraduate education course designed for general dentists, orthodontists, prosthodontists, and dental technicians interested in gaining a profound understanding of the function and dysfunction of the craniofacial system. The content is based on the theses of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Slavicek and his Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry. This compact yet comprehensive and intensive course provides a balance of theoretical lessons with practical exercises and homework. Participants directly apply the acquired knowledge to their daily work.
Dental Technician Curriculum
Dental technicians are important members of a successful team in occlusal medicine according to the Vienna School of interdisciplinary dentistry. The Dental Technician Curriculum is specifically designed for dental technicians, who wish to immerse themselves into the “Slavicek concept”.
Basic Curriculum
Content
The theoretical lessons are conducted in a classroom style, while numerous hands-on exercises take place in both the clinic and laboratory. Homework, along with written and oral evaluations, offers valuable feedback to both teachers and students upon completion of each module. Our intentionally small class size ensures a highly interactive learning experience among students and teachers. Student case presentations round off the training, delivering a comprehensive learning experience.
Structure
The courses in Austria are organized in collaboration with the University Clinic of Dentistry at the Medical University of Vienna. The sessions take place in the state-of-the-art facilities of the university clinic, equipped with the latest technology. At the conclusion of the course, participants will undergo an examination and receive a diploma for successfully completing the program. The course is structured into three modules, with each module spanning five days. Notably, each module incorporates a weekend, minimizing the impact on participants’ schedules and reducing the absence from the dental office to a minimum of working days.
Topics
- Standardized documentation
- Clinical functional analysis
- Models
- Condylar registration and interpretation
- Articular programming
Target Group
- General dentists
- Orthodontists
- Prosthodontists
- Dental technicians
Dental Technician Curriculum
Content
The objective of this curriculum is to convey knowledge and practical methods related to various waxing classes and splints within this concept. The course establishes a fundamental understanding of interdisciplinary working methods and introduces entirely new approaches for dental technicians. The combination of theoretical lectures and practical work guided by the teachers provides the perfect opportunity to apply these acquired skills and knowledge in daily professional life.
Structure
The courses in Austria are organized in collaboration with the University Clinic of Dentistry at the Medical University of Vienna. The sessions are held in the state-of-the-art facilities of the university clinic, equipped with the latest technology. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a diploma for their participation.
The course is divided into three modules, with each module spanning three days.
Topics
- Introduction and principles of the ‘Slavicek concept’
- Fundamentals in model work and facebow, arbitrary and axis mounting
- “How to use” – Articulator and its additional parts
- Wax up Class I
- Theoretical part about Class II, splint therapy, use of CPV (Condylar-Position-Variator)
- Splint production
- Wax up Class II
- Theory about splints according to ‘Slavicek concept’ (retrusive guidance on splint surface)
- Wax up Class III
Target Group
- Dental technicians