University of Kentucky
- Kentucky
- General Practice Residency
- dentistry.uky.edu
Program Contact
The University of Kentucky General Practice Residency (GPR) program provides comprehensive training in general dentistry with a focus on the management of medically complex patients in a hospital-based setting. Residents gain certification in moderate IV sedation and receive in-depth training in implant dentistry, including both surgical and freehand implant placement. The program includes a dedicated endodontics course utilizing the WaveOne Gold system, as well as training in digital dentistry through 3Shape software and CoDiagnostix for guided implant placement. These are among several specialized training opportunities offered, with additional courses incorporated throughout the year. Residents treat pediatric patients in collaboration with pediatric dentistry residents and also manage adult patients in the operating room under general anesthesia. The program includes a strong didactic component with lectures held throughout the year and both on-site and off-site clinical rotations. These rotations include periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, medicine, anesthesia, and orofacial pain. Residents also take part in on-call responsibilities, gaining valuable experience working alongside a variety of medical and dental specialties in a multidisciplinary care environment.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
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| Program Type | General Practice Residency |
| Program Code | GPR749 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 5 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 1 year months |
| Application Deadline | October 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.uky.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before the Match deadline
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Applicants whose native language is not English and/or who have not graduated from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school must demonstrate English proficiency.
Minimum TOEFL scores of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 iBT (internet-based)
Other Requirement Instructions
Admissions Criteria (in order of importance):
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DMD or DDS degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school.
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Applicants who did not graduate from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Demonstrated commitment to general dentistry
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Class rank
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Grade point average (GPA)
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National Board scores
Note: An interview is required for acceptance.
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
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
- The program does not offer sponsorship at this point