Cleveland Dental Institute - Cleveland Site
- Ohio
- General Practice Residency
- cdiohio.org
Program Contact
Cleveland Dental Institute , 11201 Shaker Blvd., Suite 136, Cleveland, Ohio, 44104
The Cleveland Dental Institute is a fully accredited program offering clinical and didactic experience in all areas of dentistry to U.S. and International dental school graduates. Residents are supervised and mentored by attending dental staff of general restorative dentists, oral surgeon, endodontist, periodontist, and pediatric specialist. There is also a heavy emphasis on risk management, documentation, and ethics.
Resident doctors also receive advanced training through medical rotations that include General Anesthesia (OR), and Emergency Room experience in a hospital setting. Resident Doctors participate in ACLS and BLS training, thorough operating room dentistry, attending and resident presentations, table clinic presentations and continuing education courses offered through Cleveland Dental Institute.
Clinical experience is heavily focused on Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Implant treatment planning and restoration. Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, and comprehensive Restorative Dentistry, and provision of IV Sedation when applicable. Rotations may be scheduled within other Cleveland Dental Institute locations.
A minimum score of 75 on the TOEFL exam, or an equivalent score on the IELTS or another recognized English proficiency test, is required for admission. Alternatively, applicants may provide other evidence of English language proficiency. A TOEFL score is required for admission, yet an interview can be scheduled before a score is received.
The successful completion of either NBDE Part I and Part II or the INBDE is recommended.
Interested parties should review the program website at: www.cdiohio.org
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | General Practice Residency |
| Program Code | GPR648 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 8 |
| Program Length | 12-24 months |
| Application Deadline | October 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | cdiohio.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- Candidates must score a minimum of 30% on the dental bench exam.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Applicants are required to provide proof of high school completion (either a diploma or GED) as well as a copy of their original offical dental school transcripts.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
CDI requires three recommendation letters: two from a mentor or instructor and one from the Dean of the applicant's most recent institution. U.S.-based recommenders are preferred to align with American academic and professional standards.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
A minimum TOEFL passing score of 75 for all international applicants or those whose first language is not English.
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
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
- Other - Contact the program
- Cleveland Dental Institute does not sponsor Visa's
Additional Information
Please contact the program for further information.