Online Diploma in Prosthodontics

Removable Prostheses [Partial and Complete]

Is a continuing education program designed for dentists seeking to update and enhance their knowledge in the diagnosis, planning, and prosthetic rehabilitation of partially and completely edentulous patients.

This diploma provides both theoretical and practical training in the principles of removable prosthodontics, covering everything from clinical evaluation of the patient to the fabrication and adjustment of prostheses.

The program has been structured to comply with state standards and regulations for continuing education in dentistry across the United States. Using a blended methodology combining online synchronous sessions with autonomous activities and case studies the diploma ensures meaningful learning that is directly applicable to real clinical practice.

With a total of 300 academic hours, the program is designed to guarantee the progressive acquisition of knowledge and skills, including clinical case discussions and critical analysis of scientific literature. The final evaluation consists of the presentation of an integrative clinical case and an evidence-based research paper, ensuring the participant’s competence in the field of removable prosthodontics.

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Bioethics in Dental Practice and Evaluation of the Edentulous Patient
Medical History and Diagnosis in Edentulous Patients
Design Principles and Biomechanics in Removable Partial Dentures (RPD)
Conventional Complete Denture Protocol
Removable Partial Denture Protocol
Occlusal Considerations and Adjustments in Removable Prostheses
Maintenance and Care of Removable Prostheses
Clinical Case Discussions and Final Evaluation

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND CE CREDITS

MODULE	HOURS WITH INSTRUCTOR	INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS	TOTAL CE
Bioethics in Dental Practice & Edentulous Patient Evaluation	4	8	12
Medical History & Diagnosis in Edentulous Patients	6	12	18
Design Principles & Biomechanics in RPDs	8	16	24
Conventional Complete Denture Protocol	8	16	24
Removable Partial Denture Protocol	8	16	24
Occlusal Considerations & Adjustments in Removable Prostheses	8	16	24
Maintenance & Care of Removable Prostheses	6	12	18
Clinical Case Discussions & Final Evaluation	6	12	18
TOTAL	54	108	300

PRECLINICAL AND PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

Interactive Practice Manual:

Self-assessment questionnaire to reinforce theoretical and clinical concepts before practical training.

Preclinical Practices:

Impression Taking and Study Models: Procedures for obtaining accurate models for prosthetic planning.
Design and Fabrication of Removable Prostheses: Application of design criteria and material selection for RPDs and complete dentures.
Adjustment and Adaptation of Removable Prostheses: Procedures for functional and esthetic adjustments in simulated patients.
Occlusion Evaluation in Removable Prostheses: Techniques for correcting occlusal discrepancies and stabilizing masticatory function.
Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Removable Prostheses: Evaluation of wear and long-term prosthesis adjustments.

Final Evaluation:

Theoretical exam on key concepts of the diploma.
Development of an integrative clinical case with diagnosis, planning, and evidence-based treatment.

EVALUATION RUBRICS

To ensure objective evaluation, the following criteria are established:

Written Evaluation (40% of final grade)

Criterion	Excellent (10 pts)	Good (7–9 pts)	Fair (4–6 pts)	Poor (0–3 pts)
Theoretical Knowledge	Accurate response with scientific justification	Correct response with partial justification	Response with minor errors	Incorrect or insufficient answers
Clinical Application	Integrates concepts precisely into clinical cases	Correct application with limitations	Application with minor errors	Fails to apply concepts correctly

Integrative Clinical Case (30% of final grade)

Criterion	Excellent (10 pts)	Good (7–9 pts)	Fair (4–6 pts)	Poor (0–3 pts)
Clinical Diagnosis	Accurate identification with scientific justification	Correct diagnosis without strong argumentation	Partial diagnosis with some errors	Incorrect or unsupported diagnosis
Treatment Plan	Complete proposal aligned with evidence	Adequate plan with some gaps	Incomplete or conceptually flawed plan	Wrong or unjustified plan

This diploma guarantees the acquisition of essential competencies for prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patients, ensuring a comprehensive approach in the planning and execution of treatments with removable prostheses.

Content Index

I. Program Introduction
II. Activity Schedule – Theoretical Module: Fundamentals of Removable Prosthodontics
III. Program Structure and CE Credits
IV. Preclinical and Practical Activities
V. Evaluation Rubrics