CPD First Level Course

Temporomandibular Disorders (Tmd) & Maxillofacial Rehabilitation A.A. 2025/2026

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City
Roma
Language
English
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Credits
60
FEE
€ 3.000
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CPD FIRST-LEVEL COURSE
(Continuing Professional Development)

Master’s Programme Overview

The primary objective of the Master’s programme is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and intervene in rehabilitative contexts related to maxillofacial conditions. The course addresses both preventive and surgical phases—pre- and post-operative—across various age groups and care settings.

Participants will acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge concerning a wide range of maxillofacial pathologies and their therapeutic approaches. The programme also aims to develop competencies in administering assessment and rehabilitation protocols. In addition, methodological knowledge will be provided to foster the ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary teams across professional and research environments.

The overarching goal is to equip professionals from different disciplines with the scientific and practical expertise required to operate within multidisciplinary teams. With an international outlook, the Master’s programme will be delivered entirely in English to facilitate participation by both Italian-speaking and international students.

Start Date: January 2026

Location:

  • In-person and online classes will be held at UniCamillus University

  • Practical training and internships will take place at Paideia, Instituto Português da Face, FizjoKlinika, and all other suitable and necessary partner facilities, including companies, laboratories, and healthcare organisations.

Language of Instruction: English

Academic Credits:
60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)

Duration:
The programme lasts 12 months and consists of a total of 1,500 hours, structured as follows:

  • Lectures and seminars: 270 hours

  • Practical activities

  • Internship: 100 hours

  • Independent study and final thesis preparation

Attendance Requirements:
Attendance is mandatory for at least 80% of the total programme hours.
Internship hours will be scheduled in agreement with the host institutions.

Available Places:
The programme requires a minimum of 16 enrolled students to be activated. If the minimum number is not met, UniCamillus reserves the right to cancel the programme and refund any fees already paid.
The maximum number of participants is set at 50.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Programme Structure

The programme is organised into eight thematic areas and consists of 28 educational modules.

Teaching will follow a blended format for lectures, while practical sessions and internships will take place in person.

Module Overview:

  • Module 1 (4 ECTS): Cranio-mandibular Anatomy and Physiology

  • Module 2 (12 ECTS): Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Module 3 (9 ECTS): Dentistry

  • Module 4 (6 ECTS): Otorhinolaryngology

  • Module 5 (15 ECTS): Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy

  • Module 6 (4 ECTS): Neurology

  • Module 7 (3 ECTS): Radiology

  • Module 8 (2 ECTS): Biostatistics

 
Key Topics Covered

Anatomy, Physiology, and Growth of the Cranio-Cervico-Mandibular Complex

  • TMJ and cervical spine

  • Skull, cranial nerves, and orofacial musculature

  • Head and neck dysfunctions in paediatrics

  • Diagnosis and conservative/surgical treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)

Surgical and Rehabilitative Management of Functional Pathologies

  • Disorders and dysfunctions during developmental age

  • Swallowing and phonation disorders

  • Head posture abnormalities

  • Orofacial pain: odontogenic and non-odontogenic

  • Diagnostic classification of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

Surgical and Rehabilitative Approaches to Maxillofacial Malformations and Trauma

  • Maxillofacial surgery in TMD (arthrocentesis, condylar shaving, hyperplasia)

  • Craniomandibular neoplasms: diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation (e.g. parotid gland, facial nerve, Arnold’s neuralgia)

  • Use of botulinum toxin in orofacial pain management

  • Orthognathic surgery: introduction to techniques, live surgery

Rehabilitation of Maxillofacial Surgical Outcomes

  • Assessment and treatment of craniofacial dysfunctions following trauma or surgery

  • Assessment and management of swallowing and phonation disorders

  • Management of temporomandibular disorders

  • Cervical spine assessment in TMJ-related disorders

  • Treatment of post-traumatic and post-surgical cervical dysfunctions

Rehabilitation of Aesthetic Concerns in the Maxillofacial Area

  • Botulinum toxin in the perioral region and upper third of the face

  • Fillers and lifting procedures

  • Rhinoplasty, genioplasty, blepharoplasty

  • Physiotherapeutic management of post-aesthetic surgical outcomes

Interdisciplinary Sciences: Dentistry, ENT, Ophthalmology, Neurology

  • Tinnitus, vertigo, and vestibular disorders: diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation

  • Dental management of orofacial pain

  • Visual system disorders in cranio-cervico-mandibular dysfunction and post-surgical outcomes

Advanced Research Methodology in Cranio-Cervico-Mandibular Rehabilitation

  • Critical analysis of scientific evidence in cranio-mandibular and maxillofacial dysfunctions

  • Evidence-based practice in surgical and rehabilitative contexts

TEACHERS

The Master’s Programme is directed by Professor Piero Cascone and Dr Valerio Palmerini.

Key Faculty Members

  • Professor Piero Cascone

  • Professor Fabrizio Spallaccia

  • Professor David Serrano Angelo

  • Dr Valerio Palmerini

  • Dr Tomasz Marciniak

  • Dr Marco Martini

ADMISSION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

To be admitted to the Master’s Programme, candidates must hold at least one of the following degrees (or be expected to obtain it by the application deadline):

  • Bachelor’s degree in health professions

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery

  • Degree in Dentistry

The following candidates are also eligible to apply:

  • Those holding qualifications equivalent to the above, awarded under the previous university system

  • Those holding an academic degree obtained abroad that is comparable in duration and content to the degrees listed above

The University reserves the right to admit candidates with different but relevant academic qualifications related to the educational objectives of the Master’s Programme.

PROCEDURES AND TERMS OF PRESENTATION OF THE APPLICATION

The application must be submitted via the GOMP student portal following instructions given in the GUIDE by 7th Janaury 2026.

In order to complete your application, you will need to provide the following documents, which will be attached to the portal during the procedure:

  • curriculum vitae et studiorum in European format, dated and signed, in PDF format;
  • PDF format of a valid identity document;
  • PDF format of the degree certificate;
  • JPG or PNG format of a personal photo;
  • any additional qualifications you wish to submit for assessment for admission;
  • declaration that you have read the information regarding the processing of personal data pursuant to articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the “protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data” (hereinafter also “GDPR”) provided by UniCamillus.
  • photocopy of the tax code or health card (for Italian citizens and foreigners in possession of one);
  • for candidates in possession of qualifications equivalent/equivalent to those required: declaration in lieu of certification, pursuant to art. 46 point m of D.P.R. 28/12/2000, no. 445, certifying the achievement of the qualifications in question, in accordance with current legislation.
  • Payment of first instalment.

For candidates with qualifications equivalent/equivalent to those required:
– Dichiarazione di Valore in Loco issued by the Italian Consular Authority of the country of study (accompanied by transcript of records + copy of the final diploma) or CIMEA Certificate of Comparability accompanied by CIMEA Certificate of Verification (by accessing the CIMEA platform) or Diploma Supplement (if it is a European qualification) issued by the University of origin and legalised at the Italian Embassy of the country of study. Students who submit incomplete documentation will be admitted with reservation and cannot complete their enrolment until all the required documentation has been submitted.

Conditional enrolment will not be accepted due to incomplete documentation or incorrect entry of data on the application form.
Following admission, candidates will have to follow the enrolment procedure following the indications provided in the appropriate guide, which will be sent by email together with the notification of admission to the CPD course.

Documentation and attachments to download

Call for Applications

TUITION FEES

The participation fee amounts to €3,000, payable in two equal instalments:

  • First instalment: €1,500 to be paid by the deadline indicated in the admission notice, which will be communicated by UniCamillus upon confirmation of acceptance into the Master’s Programme

  • Second instalment: €1,500 by 28 February 2026

Failure to make the payment within the deadlines specified by UniCamillus in the admission communication will result in the forfeiture of the candidate’s place in the ranking, and the position will be offered to the next eligible applicant until all available places are filled.

The payment of tuition fees is exempt from VAT pursuant to Art. 4 of Presidential Decree 633/72, as it falls within the institutional educational offering of the University. Upon receipt of payment, an official statement will be issued as proof of payment.

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