Advanced Education and Residency Programs

Advanced education programs for specialty training in the areas of endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics meet the accreditation requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the eligibility requirements of the respective specialty boards. Candidates seeking admission to these programs must hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree or the foreign equivalent, and students who complete the requirements of the program are awarded a certificate of proficiency.

Residency and advanced education programs in comprehensive dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery also meet the accreditation requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery satisfies the requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Students enrolled in advanced education programs are bound by the same rules and regulations that apply to other students of the school of dentistry, and these guidelines are stated elsewhere in this catalog.

Grading System

For the Advanced Dental Education programs, students must maintain a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) overall Grade Point Average (GPA) at the end of each grading period (semester, trimester, etc.) during the program. An average below 3.0 places the student on academic probation. In most cases academic probation must be removed within one semester in order for the student to continue in the program. However, extenuating circumstances may allow an additional semester for removal of probation. If the overall GPA is not brought up to an overall “B” (3.0) average by that time, the student will be dismissed for academic reasons.

 Inquiries should be directed to the director of advanced education.