Welcome to

VieSID Canada

VieSID offers postgraduate training tailored for dental technicians and emerging dentists seeking to expand their expertise in Occlusal Medicine and tackle complex cases, this program offers an extended learning opportunity.

VieSID, short for the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, originated in Austria as an evolution of the teachings of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Slavicek, the past Dean of the University of Vienna and the director of postgraduate training for dentists at the Danube (Donau) University in Krems, Austria. VieSID offers postgraduate training for dentists and dental technicians and is organized in cooperation with the Medical University of Vienna and the University Dental Clinic in Vienna. The cooperation with the Medical University of Vienna also includes the support of scientific research on the subjects of occlusion and function in dentistry.

Our Lecturers

Kim G. Parlett D.D.S., M.Sc.

Kim G. Parlett D.D.S., M.Sc., is a graduate of the University of Toronto (7T9) and is a Fellow and Past President of the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics (CARDP) and a member of numerous dental organizations including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD). He practices general dentistry in Bracebridge ON with a focus on treating the complex patient, implantology, interdisciplinary treatment using orthodontics and restorative dentistry/prosthodontics. In 2004 he received a master’s degree in dental sciences from Donau University in Krem’s Austria, studying with Dr. Rudolf Slavicek. Dr. Parlett lectures internationally on the topics of complex treatment planning, function, dysfunction, and reconstruction of the complex patient. He is a senior clinical instructor with the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry (VieSID) at the University of Vienna, Austria and VieSID Canada

Ian W Tester D.D.S., M.Sc.

Ian W. Tester D.D.S., M.Sc. is a Fellow and Past President of the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics (CARDP) and a member of numerous dental organizations including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD). He practices general dentistry in St. Catharines, ON with a focus on treating the complex patient using interdisciplinary treatment. In 2004 he received a master’s degree in dental sciences from Donau University in Krem’s Austria, studying with Dr. Rudolf Slavicek. Dr. Tester lectures internationally on the topics of complex treatment planning, function, dysfunction, and reconstruction of the complex patient. He is a senior clinical instructor in the advanced therapy program with the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry (VieSID) at the University of Vienna, Austria.

Stéphan Provencher TD Dtg

Stéphan Provencher graduated in 1981 from Edouard-Montpetit College dental technology program and then joined its faculty from 1985 to 2019. Starting in 1992 he has operated a Boutique dental lab with the focus on rehabilitation in TMD cases in Interdisciplinary Dentistry. Stéphan is now a member of the Slavicek Foundation, and he lectures internationally on this very topic. He also conducts workshops for dental technicians and dentists involved in Interdisciplinary Dentistry on how to produce highly aesthetic functional prosthetics using analog or digital technologies and other communication tools.

What Makes VieSID Canada Different

1. What is the mission of VieSID?

The goal of the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry is to teach the knowledge and concepts of our late mentor, Professor Dr. Rudolf Slavicek. Additional training in other concepts including those of Professor Sadao Sato (Orthodontics) makes this program truly interdisciplinary. VieSID cooperates with independent renowned international experts and lecturers and is responsible for the content and organization of the curricula. In addition to Vienna and Canada, VieSID programs are taught worldwide in 14 different centers. VieSID is managed by Christian Slavicek and is supported by the Scientific Board of the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry Members of the Scientific Board of VieSID

2. How do we teach?

The theoretical lessons are taught in classroom style. Numerous hands-on exercises and demonstrations are taught in both the clinic and laboratory. Homework and both written and oral evaluations give teachers and students feedback on the educational experience as each module is completed. Our small class size allows for a very interactive learning experience with the other students and teachers. Student case presentations complete the training and provide a comprehensive learning experience. For a description of “what we teach”, see curriculum.

3. Does VieSID Canada offer any other lecture programs?

We also offer a variety of VieSID Canada day, half day and evening lectures for dental organizations. These lectures will introduce the concepts taught by VieSID and focus on practical day to day tips and tricks. If you would like to have us present to your group, please contact us! admin@viesidcanada.com

4. Is this program appropriate for Dental Technologists?

Yes! It is extremely important that the concepts we teach are understood by each member of the team. The concepts taught by VieSID work best when the dentist is supported by an excellent Dental Technologist that understands how to develop proper functional waxups for Class I, II and III cases. VieSID Canada welcomes Dental Technologists to attend the basic curriculum with their dentists. We are pleased to have Stéphan Provencher TD, Dtg as part of our faculty. Stéphan is an extremely accomplished dental technologist with a thorough understanding and wealth of experience in VieSID concepts. He will be teaching our waxup program in Module C and future educational modules for Dental Technologists. Please contact us for further details.

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