NEW PROFESSIONAL COURSE AT NBU!
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND AIMS
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of human salivary glands in normal and abnormal function, covering both major and minor salivary glands. Detailed study of pathologies will include inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, and systemic conditions affecting these structures.
The course aims to provide useful and reliable algorithms for the management of various salivary gland diseases, integrating the clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, imaging methods, and the latest treatment strategies. It is complemented by a demonstration component, where techniques for clinical assessment and the author’s method for salivary gland lavage will be presented on patients.
Language of instruction: English.
COURSE CONTENTS AND SCHEDULE:
Day 1 (17.10.2025) – Friday
- Salivary glands normal anatomy and physiology - 2 hours
- Signs and symptoms of salivary gland dysfunction, Imaging techniques – 2 hours
Lunch break
- Developmental abnormalities, Sialadenitis and Sialadenosis – 2 hours
- Immune conditions, Sjögren Syndrome and related diseases – 2 hours
Day 2 (18.10.2025) – Saturday
- Hypersalivation, Medication Induced Hyposalivation – 1 hour
- Head and neck irradiation damage to the salivary gland system – 1 hour
- Therapies for dry mouth (Xerostomia) – 2 hours
Lunch break
- Case-based learning session – 1 hour
- Clinical demonstration on patients – 2 hours:
- Techniques for clinical assessment of salivary glands and salivation
- Salivary gland lavage
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course has the following aims and potential benefits for trainees:
- To demonstrate comprehensive understanding of salivary gland anatomy, embryology, and normal physiological functions
- To provide up-to-date scientific data on salivary gland diseases
- To present the most advanced methods and approaches for examining patients with salivary gland pathology
- To identify and classify various salivary gland diseases including inflammatory conditions, infections, autoimmune disorders, and neoplasms
- To analyse clinical presentations and symptoms associated with different salivary gland pathologies
- To evaluate and interpret diagnostic imaging studies including imaging techniques
- To develop differential diagnoses for patients presenting with salivary gland disorders
- To formulate appropriate treatment modalities
- To recognize the relationship between systemic diseases and salivary gland dysfunction
- To apply evidence-based medicine principles in the management of salivary gland diseases
- To demonstrate effective communication skills when discussing diagnosis and treatment options with patients and families
PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS
The participants in the course must be doctors of dental medicine.
LECTURER: PROF. DORON J AFRAMIAN
Current
Vise Dean for Development Affair , Faculty of Dental Medicine
Full Professor, Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine
Chair, Department of Oral Medicine, Sedation & Maxillofacial Radiology
Founder & Chair, Sjogren's Syndrome Research Center-Hadassah Medical Center
Founder & Chair, Taste & Smell Disorders Center - Hadassah Medical Center
Head, Salivary Gland Disorders Clinic and Laboratory
Education
B.Sc., B.Sc.Med, M.Sc., D.M.D., Ph.D., Oral Medicine Specialty
1987: Hebrew University, Life Sciences, Bachelor’s in Sciences
1989: Hebrew University, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Bachelor’s in Medical Sciences
1990: Hebrew University, Life Sciences, Master’s in Molecular Biology. Magna Cum Laude
1992: Hebrew University, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Doctorate in Dental Medicine
1992-1997: Specialty in Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem. Cum Laude
1998-2000: Fellowship scientist at Gene Therapy & Therapeutic Branch, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA.
1998-2003: Hebrew University Doctorate in Philosophy in Cellular Biology, Magna Cum Laude
2010: Visiting Professor, Harvard School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Cambridge
2016: Directors & Senior Corporate Officeholders course, LAHAV, TLV University
2019: Visiting Scientist, Adeno-Associated Virus Biology Section, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Prizes Awarded
1992: Research scholarship award on behalf of the “Keren Hakayemet of Israel”
1992: The General Israeli Guardianship scholarship award
1992-1995: Foulks Foundation Fellowship award
1995-98,2005,08,13-16, 21, 23-24 Distinguished teacher, Deans' list, the Hebrew UniversitY
1996: Frank Popper prize for the distinguished resident
1998-2000: Fogarty Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow Award in the NIH. USA
2001: Rector’s Excellence Dissertation Scholarship in the Hebrew University
2004: The B. de Rothschild Fund Award for Clinician-Researcher
Grants Awarded
The joint research fund the Hebrew University/ Hadassah
Israeli Ministry of Health
Israeli Science Foundation
Dr. Izador I. Cabakoff Research Endowment Fund
Israel Cancer Association
German Israel Foundation
Intramural Research Funds, the Hebrew University
Industrial Grant, Sponsored by Axiomedic Co.
Industrial Grant, Sponsored by Novartis Co.
Horowitz Foundation Internal Grant Program
Woman Health Fund, Hadassah Medical Center
Dr. Izador I. Cabakoff Research Endowment Fund
Maria Rossi Ascoli Foundation for Cancer Research
IDF Medical Forces
Current & Past Professional Activities
Consultant, National Board, Ministry of Health, Israel
Member, Israeli Steering Examination Committee of the Dentistry National Board
Member & Chair, Oral Medicine National Board, Ministry of Health, Israel
Member, Oral Pathology National Board, Israel
Secretary, Treasury & President IADR, Israeli Division, Pan-European-Region IADR steering committee
Director, The D. Walter Cohen, DDS, Middle East Center for Dental Education
Member & Chair, World Workshops in Oral Medicine
Chair, Preparatory for International Research Committee and Editor of the Research Dossier
Director, Alumni Cell, Faculty of Dentistry, HUJI
Editorial board in Journals & Reviewer for dozens of international peer reviewed academic journals
Organizer, member, moderator, lecturer & consultant in dozens of international meetings & companies
More than 300 publications (Articles, Chapters in books, Abstracts & Patents)
The course duration is 15 academic hours and will take place for a group of 6 participants.
Language of instruction: English.
17 and 18.10.2025 - 15 academic hours /in present at the NBU campus/
Course fee: 2000 BGN / 1022,58 EUR
Deadline for enrolling the course: 07.10.2025
ENROLLMENT:
- Download the application form HERE.
- Fill it out and send it to: uppo@nbu.bg
- Additional information will be provided regarding the start of training and payment details.
For more information and enrollment:
Center for Professional and Continuing Studies
Sofia, NBU, 21 “Montevideo” St., Building 2, Office 108
Phone: +359 2 8110 110 (option 6), +359 2 8110 108
E-mail: uppo@nbu.bg