University of Connecticut
- Connecticut
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry
- dentalmedicine.uconn.edu
Program Contact
263 Farmington Avenue, MC3811, Farmington, Connecticut, 06030-3811
The AEGD program includes clinical and didactic experiences designed to prepare residents for a successful and fruitful career in General Dentistry. Approximately fifteen percent of the resident’s time is devoted to a comprehensive didactic program designed to build upon and enhance prior knowledge. Advanced instruction, in the form of lectures, seminars, and conferences, is offered in all disciplines of dentistry and dental practice, including restorative dentistry, digital dentistry, implant dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics and endodontics rotations, preventive dentistry, practice management, Laser dentistry, epidemiology, TMJ dysfunction, sedation, pain and anxiety control, geriatric dentistry, medicine, management of medically compromised and developmentally disabled patients, physical assessment, and infection control. Residents participate in literature reviews, case presentations, treatment planning seminars, and the management of the group practice.
The AEGD program provides a solid, comprehensive clinical experience that is centered at the general dentistry clinic at UConn Health. It is within this setting that the resident learns management skills, maintenance of financial and medico-legal documents and records, operatory organization, clinic management, appointment control, and overall patient and practice management. Residents receive advanced training in oral diagnosis, treatment planning, and case management to improve the residents' ability to provide patients with comprehensive care using a multidisciplinary approach. All phases of care are rendered within the clinic, allowing each resident to manage a wide variety of patients and advanced treatment modalities.
AEGD residents may rotate through other selected facilities, Health Center clinics, and community-based settings to enhance the educational and clinical experience.
The AEGD program is responsible for the dental emergency services at UConn Health, and residents run emergency on-call services. Residents learn to manage acute dental problems, interact with all health disciplines in the John Dempsey Hospital, and provide a broad range of urgent dental treatments to a diverse patient population.
The AEGD program occupies a state-of-the-art, fully equipped 32-chair facility within UConn Health and is an integral component of the School of Dental Medicine. A complete staff of dental auxiliaries, clerks, and a practice administrator dedicated to the program. The program also has full digital capabilities along with a dedicated digital lab for 3D printing and milling crowns, models, surgical guides, occlusal devices, etc., through either CEREC or SLA 3D printing.
As an integral part of the Dental School and John Dempsey hospital, there is an abundance of patients and a variety of cases. Specialist support is available every day through the program's own specialists or Dental School's faculty.
The faculty of the AEGD program includes a full-time program director, several part-time attendings, and a large complement of volunteer attendings. Specialty support and instruction are provided in every discipline by the faculty of the School of Dental Medicine.
The program offers CE courses through the Connecticut State Dental Association CE Series, Hartford Dental Society and participates in the Yankee Meeting and Greater New York Dental Meeting. Residents are encouraged to participate in all dental meetings via poster case presentations or research.
The program offers an optional PGY2 (second year) for individuals who have successfully completed the PGY1 program and wish to further their training and experience.
The program offers an annual stipend of $58,000.00 for US or Canadian citizens who are graduates of an ADA accredited dental school and a $48,000 stipend for foreign-trained graduates.
For more information please refer to our website:
Program Information
| Program Type | Advanced Education in General Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Program Code | AEGD103 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 18 |
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Application Deadline | October 15 |
| Program Start Date | June 24 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentalmedicine.uconn.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- INDBE OR NBDE part 1 AND 2
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Transcripts must have course-by-course evaluation from WES.
We no longer accept ECE.
Please do NOT send these to the program separately; only send them through PASS.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Letters must be from faculty, professors, or colleagues. Please do not submit letters of evaluation from family members.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
An official TOEFL score (taken within the last two years) must be submitted to PASS.
The minimum acceptable overall score is 90, with minimums in the below categories:
Reading 21
Listening 17
Speaking 23
Writing 24
TOEFL is required for those applicants who obtained their dental degree from a Non-US/Canada/Ireland/UK/Australia Dental School. There will be no exceptions.
UConn AEGD Program minimum TOEFL score is 90. We do NOT consider the "my best score." We only consider the actual test score.
Other Requirement Instructions
INDBE/NBDE is not required for application but is required for matriculation. If you match to our program, you must have successfully completed INDBE/NBDE1 prior to matriculation (May 1, 2025); otherwise, you cannot be matriculated and will be dropped.
Only Graduates of Non-ADA accredited schools need to submit a NON-REFUNDABLE $100.00 application processing fee directly to the program. Of note, the application fee must be paid for the application to be released for review and consideration.
Submit the application fee through PayPal using the link below. Please be sure to select Advanced Education in General Dentistry and note that these fees are non-refundable.
https://enrollmentfees.uchc.edu/DentAppFees.html
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
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
Pending , TBD
Additional Information
A current 2" x 2" photo should be uploaded to PASS and included in your CV/resume.
IEF may be substituted with a recommendation letter from the Dean of the school but must include: Class Rank, GPA, and standing (history of disciplinary action).
INDBE/NBDE are not required for applying but are required for matriculation. If you match to our program, you must have successfully completed INDBE/NBDE1 prior to matriculation (May 1, 2025) otherwise, you cannot be matriculated.
You must submit a certified English translation of your Dental Degree through PASS if you graduated from a Non-ADA dental school. Please DO NOT mail or email these supplemental documents; PLEASE ADD THEM to your CV and upload them through your CV.
An official TOEFL score must be submitted to PASS. UConn AEGD Program minimum TOEFL score is 90. We do NOT consider the "my best score". We only consider the actual test score.
*Obtaining a badge from UConn Health is mandatory and required in order to be enrolled. This process includes a full background check.
Badges are subject to approval from UConn Police and the Risk Management Office.