Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
- Georgia
- Periodontics
- augusta.edu
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The Advanced Education Program in Periodontics is a course of study leading to the award of a Certificate in Periodontics. The program provides a comprehensive course of study in clinical and didactic periodontics, satisfying the requirements for eligibility for the American Board of Periodontology.
The program provides a comprehensive course of study in clinical and didactic periodontics and implant dentistry, satisfying the requirements for eligibility for the American Board of Periodontology.
The program provides the residents with evidence based biological, scientific and clinical information and experiences to diagnose and treat all forms of periodontal disease,place dental implants and provide Implant related surgeries at a proficient level. The resident becomes thoroughly familiar with the periodontal and implant literature and receives broad clinical experiences in examination, prognosis determination, and all accepted modes of periodontal and dental implant therapy.
Candidates for admission should possess academic credentials placing them in the upper 1/3 of their class and should demonstrate a definite interest in periodontics. Additional experience beyond dental school including internships, residencies, private practice, military service or graduate studies will strengthen the applicant’s credentials. A personal site visit and interview is usually required for acceptance into the program.
Program Information
| Program Type | Periodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PERIO812 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | augusta.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
An official dental college transcript must be sent directly to ADEA PASS. No exceptions.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three performance evaluation forms/letters of evaluation are required to be submitted to ADEA PASS in addition to the dental college dean's evaluation.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Applicants born outside the United States and whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language, the Internet-based version of TOEFL (iBT TOEFL). Minimum scores are 100 total, and 26 in the speaking component. All scores should be submitted to ADEA PASS. Scores older than five years can be reviewed if submitted.
Other Requirement Instructions
We only consider candidates who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents with an approved green card status, no exceptions.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
Additional Information
https://www.augusta.edu/dentalmedicine/academics/adved/appinfo.php