The Department of Stomatology, Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine was founded in 1920. Second Dental Clinic is the department that trains postgraduate students and residents and consists of faculties that deal with oral surgery, periodontology, prosthodontics and other implant-related subjects. A large amount of experience and solid working knowledge have been gathered on the multidisciplinary treatment of patients with severe periodontitis and extremely absorbed jaws. A large number of patients also provide students with ample hands-on opportunities.

ITI Scholars work directly with the department Chair and have 100% access to all the seminars, discussions and continuing education courses. ITI Scholars are encouraged to become actively involved in all the areas of care and research related to the field of implant dentistry and tissue regeneration during their time at the Scholarship Center. Additionally, ITI Scholars are expected to publish papers in international peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with the fellows and postgraduate students.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities: 

☒      Treatment planning sessions  
☐      Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance   
☒      Observing patient treatment  
☒      Assisting in patient treatment  
☒      Treating patients under faculty supervision 
     ☒      Placing implants  
     ☒      Restoring implants  
☐      Treating patients alone  
     ☐      Placing implants  
     ☐      Restoring implants  
☒      Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment 

Applicants must hold a dental diploma issued in the following country to be able to treat patients: An internationally recognized dental degree. Postgraduate training in a dental specialization such as oral implants, periodontology, oral surgery, prosthodontics and professional clinical experience as a licensed dentist.

Language skills and level needed to work with/treat patients: Since English is the second teaching language in the institute, the seminars in the department are in English. Therefore, ITI Scholars are required to be fluent in English.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following research activities: 

☒    Development and coordinated involvement with existing center research activities 
☒      Involvement in preclinical research  
☐      Involvement in translational research 
☒      Involvement in clinical research   
☒      Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference  
☐      Scholars will be able to start their own research projects 

The Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate): 
 
•    60  % patient care 
•    30 % research 
•    10 % didactic (lectures and/or courses the Scholar can attend) 

The lectures, classes and/or courses the Scholar can attend will be held in the following language: Chinese and English 

Language requirements: 

☒ Fluency in English
☒ Basic language skills in Chinese are an advantage

Since English is the second teaching language in the institute, the seminars in the department are in English. Therefore, ITI Scholars are required to be fluent in English.

Special requirements:

At least two years' postgraduate training in Periodontology, Oral surgery or Prosthodontics. 

Research experience supported by scientific publications (original papers) is desired.

Chair: Yiqun Wu, DDS, PhD
Second Dental Clinic
Ninth People’s Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University
School of Medicine
No. 280 Mohe Road
Shanghai
Email: [email protected]