Advanced Course in Dental Ceramics

How do ceramic materials used in dentistry actually behave – and why?

These questions will be answered when NIOM once again launches the sought-after and unique advanced course in dental ceramics. We invite Ph.D. students, researchers, specialists, and specialist students in prosthetic dentistry, among others, to take part in this course which combines fundamental theory with clinical perspectives.

Course dates

The course consists of 9 days total, divided into three gatherings, all at NIOM in Oslo:

  • October 21–23, 2026
  • December 2–4, 2026
  • February 3–5, 2027

Please note: The course includes a final exam and is accepted as part of post-graduate education.

By completing the full course you will be awarded 7,5 ECTS credit points.

What will you learn?

  • How crystal structure and chemical bonding give ceramics their properties
  • Behaviors of fine (micro- or nano-sized) powders, granulates and powder dispersion
  • Driving forces for sintering and commonly used sintering methods in dentistry
  • Forming methods for different geometric designs of ceramic components
  • How to analyze the fracture surface of a ceramic material
  • Optical properties of ceramics
  • Mechanical properties of ceramics, including knowledge about ISO-standards for mechanical testing
  • Fracture toughening mechanisms, such as transformation toughening and crack deflection
  • Hands-on lab sessions

Price

39.000 NOK.

The price includes course materials, lunch and refreshments.

Note: Payment by invoice (we will send it to the email address provided). Please specify your invoice information in the sign up formula below.

Location: NIOM

Our address is:

Sognsveien 70 A
0855 Oslo
Norway

Accomodation

Participants provide their own accommodation and transportation to NIOM.

Thon Hotel Ullevaal Stadion is located just a 5 minute walk from NIOM. Besides this there are many hotels in Oslo city centre and from here it only takes app. 10 to reach NIOM via the subway.

Registration deadline: 31 August 2026.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email: kurs@niom.no

Please note: NIOM reserves the right to make changes to the course programme and practical arrangements. NIOM further reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of insufficient enrolment.

Should the course be cancelled by NIOM, all course fees paid will be refunded in full. NIOM will not be liable for any other costs or expenses incurred by participants, including travel and accommodation expenses.

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