University of Pittsburgh

The Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics is three years in length involving in all phases of Prosthodontics with special emphasis on total prosthetic rehabilitation of the patient. The program's didactic and clinical components are designed to train and equip the graduate student to transfer new knowledge and approaches, to implement evidence-based Prosthodontic knowlege in clinical practice, and to prepare for certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics. At the end of the three years, the residents receive a certificate; residents also have the option to earn a MDS degree during their residency program.   To achieve this additional degree residents need to  complete the requirements for the MDS degree which is described in the policy and procedures manual  for dental residents.

The program's didactic aspects compliment and advance the graduate student's knowledge in Prosthodontics, related disciplines and research methodology. Residents enrolled in the Prosthodontic program must complete the prescribed advanced Prosthodontic cirriculm detailed in the Prosthodontics Resident Manual. Additionally, research involvement and submission of a publication in peer-reviewed journals are encouraged.

The program's clinical components focus on diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of dentate, partially edentulous and totally edentulous patients. Fixed, removable and implant Prosthdontics constitute the major portion of the clinical training, with occlusion, esthetics,  TMD and geriatrics as integral components. Residents are required to manage and treat patients requiring complete dentures, removable partial dentures, fixed partial dentures and implant restorations. Residents are also trained in all aspects of implant treatment including implant surgery. The program emphasizes the graduate student's involvement of patients with congential and acquired defects. New technology including CAD-CAM generated restorations, Implant bars and metal framework, digital radiography and electronic patient records are integral components of the program.

Applicants which are chosen for an interview will be asked to come to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Graduate Prosthodontics for a one day interview.

The interview schedule starts at 8:30am and ends at 3:00pm for any given interview date.

Applicants will be asked to perform a crown preparation on a typodont (one hour given) and interview with the program director.

Applicants will also interview with graduate Prosthodontic faculty and spend time with current Prosthodontic residents. 

Ideally, there are 4 applicants on any given interview date and the program interviews between 12 and 16 applicants each year.

The applicant must apply through ADEA PASS and all official credentials must be submitted through ADEA PASS This will include transcripts, personal statement, letters of recommendation, etc. 

Residents will pay the tuition for the program only during the first two years of the residency and not the third year of residency

There is a yearly stipend given to the residents.