University of Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rico
- Prosthodontics
- dental.rcm.upr.edu
Program Contact
The Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics was established in October, 1990. The program consists of a minimum of three consecutive years (36 months) of progressive educational experiences and may lead to a master's degree if candidate fulfills additional requirements. The program offers a strong emphasis on developing satisfactory clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment planning of complex clinical scenarios using interdisciplinary strategíes.
It is designed to meet the requirements of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and the prerequisites for examination and certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics. The program uses the resources of the University of Puerto Rico, School Dental Medicine, and is affiliated to the University District Hospital.
The first year provides students the fundamental knowledge related to the treatment of prosthodontic patients. Residents work with healthy and medically compromised patients and participate in seminars, treatment planning boards, lectures, laboratory experiences, and formal courses in oral biology, oral pathology, statistics, research protocols, and gerontology.
Most of the second year of the program is devoted to clinical experiences in the areas of fixed, removable, maxillofacial prosthodontics, temporomandibular joint related disorders, and prosthetic reconstruction with dental implants. The third year of the program focuses on clinical experiences, teaching and the completion of a research protocol.
Other program activities include clinical instruction, lecturing to undergraduate students, basic cardiac life support courses, continuing dental education courses, and table clinic presentations during the annual meeting of the College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico. A research project and a paper for publication are also required.
Program Information
| Program Type | Prosthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PROS427 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 3 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.rcm.upr.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- ADAT
- INBDE
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Other Requirement Instructions
The ADAT examination needs to be taken before the advanced dental education program application deadline.
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)
- All international students need to take the ADAT examination and well as passing the INBDE examination.
Interview Schedule
A personal interview is required for the candidates to be considered for admission.
During the interview process the applicant will meet with three committees:
the faculty members and the chief resident, the residents and the program director. During the interview, a laboratory hands on exam will also be administered.
At the conclusion of the interviews, the Program Director, faculty members and current residents discuss each candidate, and a ranking is developed and sent to our dean.