University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Alabama
- Periodontics
- uab.edu
Program Contact
Residency Overview:
At UAB Periodontology, our Advanced Education Program in Periodontology aims to produce clinically proficient, scientifically oriented, patient centered periodontists. Graduates should be able to continue as life-long learners and leaders in the field of periodontology!
Our program is a CODA-accredited 36-month program designed to provide an individualized educational experience that will propel motivated graduates to leadership positions as clinicians and academicians. All residents graduate with a Certificate in Periodontics after completion of their residency. We also offer combined degree programs, including a Certificate/MS program and a Certificate/PhD program.
Our Advanced Education Program in Periodontics offers the students a broad-based clinical and didactic experience that prepares them for the study and practice of periodontics in an academic or practice setting. We offer customizable programs including a 3-year certificate and a Master's degree program as well as other advanced education degrees and programs.
We strive to create a collaborative working environment and look for residents who are seeking the highest levels of excellence in clinical and didactic learning environments.
Clinical training at UAB:
Our residents work in the Graduate Periodontal Clinic, a state-of-the-art clinical facility with five surgical suites and 12 treatment rooms. We have dedicated front desk staff, three skilled dental assistants, and two experienced dental hygienists. Digital x-ray facilities located in each operatory and Panoramic and CBCT radiography housed in the periodontology clinical facility make for a seamless approach to patient care. We also work closely with other dental and medical healthcare providers to deliver high-level clinical care in a patient-centered environment.
What can I expect to learn during residency?
At UAB, our resident experience goes well beyond the requirements for accreditation set by CODA. Our residents work with faculty to learn all aspects of periodontology and deliver care in a patient-centered manner. During their residency, residents become proficient in the treatment planning and management of inflammatory periodontal and peri-implant inflammatory disease, dental implant surgery, regenerative procedures around teeth and in edentulous areas, esthetic and mucogingival procedures, tooth extraction and implant site preparation, conscious sedation techniques, and pre-prosthetic surgery.
Our program focuses on individualized patient needs and providing each patient with a treatment plan that best fits him or her. We focus on interdisciplinary treatment with other dental and healthcare providers and emphasize collaboration with our restorative and other dental and medical colleagues.
Program Information
| Program Type | Periodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PERIO816 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters, Other |
| Program Size | 5 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | uab.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
At least two Professional Evaluation Forms (Letters of Recommendation) must be included in the PASS application.
Institution Evaluation Form (formerly called the Dean’s Letter) submitted by the Dean’s Office to ADEA PASS. This form will include GPA, Class Rank and National Board Examination results, if applicable.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
We require a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) scores uploaded for international applicants who did not receive their dental degree training in English. TOEFL test scores taken more than 3 years before application date will not be accepted.
Other Requirement Instructions
Application Fee of $25.00. This can be paid through this secure link or Ms. Susie Moorer (smoorer@uab.edu) in the UAB Admissions office will provide a personalized payment link by email if she is contacted. We also accept checks drawn on a US Bank or money orders. All checks must be in U.S. Dollars and must be issued by an American bank. Please make any checks payable to “University of Alabama at Birmingham” or “UAB” and send the check to the following address: Ms. Susie Moorer, UAB School of Dentistry, Office of Admissions, 1720 2nd Avenue South, SDB 124, Birmingham AL 35294-0007 telephone number 205.934.5470.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the Program Director, Dr. Mia L. Geisinger (miagdds@uab.edu), or our office associate Ms. Emily Turner (turnerer@uab.edu). They can be reached at telephone 205.934.4984.
International Student Eligibility
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)