University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Kingsport
- Tennessee
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry
- uthsc.edu
Program Contact
117 West Sevier Avenue, Suite 220
Kingsport, Tennessee 37660
Train in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility completed in 2025, equipped with a comprehensive digital workflow.
This AEGD is designed to expand your clinical scope and decision-making so you can manage a broader range of cases in private practice. The program emphasizes predictable, high-quality dentistry delivered at a pace and standard comparable to a modern comprehensive practice.
Residents receive structured mentorship focused on treatment planning, efficiency, and clinical outcomes in a contemporary practice environment. The curriculum places significant emphasis on digital dentistry, including scanning, CAD/CAM restorations, and 3D printing integration.
By completion, residents are expected to demonstrate competency across the spectrum of general dentistry, including complex restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, surgical extractions, endodontics, and implant placement and restoration.
The program prepares graduates to enter private practice as associates or owners, or to pursue advanced specialty training.
Upon successful completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Advanced Education in General Dentistry.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Advanced Education in General Dentistry |
| Program Code | AEGD1631 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 6 |
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Application Deadline | December 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | uthsc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
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
- US Dental School Graduates
Additional Information
We welcome diversity and residents with an attitude for learning and acceptance. The selection of candidates is made without regard to an individual’s gender, religion, color, creed, age, race, sexual orientation, citizenship, or other federally protected classes. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited U.S. Dental School and have passed the National Board Dental Examination Part I and Part II or the INBDE. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center AEGD Program participates in the PASS application process but does not participate in the Match. All interested applicants must apply through PASS and will then be contacted for interview scheduling.
Residents observe 10 federal holidays and a winter recess. Residents will not be required to take call as the program schedules time slots for emergencies during the week.