University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health

Advanced Education in General Dentistry - Two Year Program

The two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health and is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.  Candidates interested in applying for the Master of Science in Dental Sciences degree program enroll for a third year of study.  

Program Overview

Residents work directly with faculty members, depending on the resident’s interests or specialty, in the areas of prosthodontics, periodontics, operative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implantology, oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and research.

Residents work with various implants systems, perform implant surgeries, restore dental implants and develop comprehensive treatment plans and  treat a number of comprehensive care patients. These numbers will vary based on each resident’s interests, unique patient situation, and level of involvement in the program.

Residents will also perform a significant number of third molar surgeries.

Accreditation Status: CODA Accredited

Number of Faculty Members: 26

Accept Students not trained in a US or Canadian Dental School? Yes

State License Required: No

Degrees/Certificates Offered: AEGD certificate; opportunity to enroll in a Master of Science program

Prerequisites: TOEFL, WES, Full Application

Tuition per year: $32,037 (plus MS tuition for 3 year program)

Fees:  Annual program fee: $1000; Annual Administration/Technology Fee: $1,800

Non-Refundable Application fee: $195

Instruments & Equipment: Camera, loupes, laptop.

Salary and/or Stipend: Stipend is not provided.

Ratio of Acceptances to Applicants: 1:20

Special Training and Duration of each in hours:

Oral surgery – 8 hours per week/ 4 months each year; during this rotation the residents will perform a significant number of third molar surgeries, biopsies and many other surgical procedures.

Emergency care - 6 hours per week during the two years

Dental implants: This is a very important aspect of the program both clinically and didactically. Residents will place and restore a significant number of these patients. The exact numbers depends on residents interest and involvement in the program.

Types of Implant System Taught: Straumann, Zimmer, Biohorizons                     

Hours spent in Clinical patient treatment: 60% first year/ 70 years second year of program

Percent of time spent in classes/lectures: 25% first year; 20 % second year

Percent of time spent in research: 5% first year; 10 % second year

Percent of time spent in clinical: 60% first year/70 % second year of the program

Percent of time spent in teaching: Depending on residents qualification- could be 10% during second year of program

Clinical Setting: Eastman Institute for Oral Health clinics

Associated Hospitals: Strong Memorial Hospital

On-Call Arrangements: No

Research Requirements: All residents are required to complete a research project whether pursing a Master’s Degree or not.

Program Requirements

Research

As a requirement for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, residents are required to complete and present a research project.

Research is an important aspect of the program. All the residents can select a topic of their interest and if a mentor is available on their specific topic. The research can be clinical, translational or basic science related. It could also be a systematic review but has to be of publishable quality.

Rotations

Required Rotations:

1. Periodontology/Implantology (4-half day sessions)
2. Urgent Care (52-weeks)
3. Comprehensive Care (32 hours per week x 104 weeks)
4. Oral Surgery (3-month)
5. Oral Medicine
6. Research (8 hours per week x 92 weeks)
7. Radiology (One Session)

Optional Rotations:

1. Community Dentistry (4 26-week rotation of ½ day per week or two-week full-time)
2. Orthodontics (1/2-day session per week for 1-3 months)
3. Pediatric Dentistry (1/2 day per week)
4. Prosthodontics (1/2 per week for 1-3 months)
5. Extended Periodontology and Implantology (2-12 sessions)
6. Oral Surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital (2-months)
7. Operating Room in SMH (2-sessions)
8. Specialty Care Clinic
9. Private Practice (4- ½ days)
10. Dental Laboratory Rotation (4- ½ days)
11. Pediatric Clinic/Fellowship (2-days per week)
12. Teaching Assistant (1/2 – full day per week for 3-12 months)
13. Orofacial Pain

Continuing Education

Esthetic Conference:

The Esthetic Conference, held in the spring semester, is designed for residents to participate in a hands-on learning experience outside of the regular clinic rotation.

The Esthetic Conference provides residents with an opportunity to gain didactic, laboratory, and live clinical experience in cosmetic dentistry, such as bleaching, veneers, and implant etc. During the hands-on component, residents have the ability to use a variety of different materials and techniques in a mentored environment. After the lectures and laboratory experiences, the participants may, in some sessions, advance to the clinic where they will treat patients under the guidance of the program faculty.

After completion of each course, residents will receive a certificate of completion and earn ADA CE credits.