High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine
- North Carolina
- Digital Dentistry
- highpoint.edu
Program Contact
Program Overview
The Advanced Digital Dentistry Fellowship at the Workman School of Dental Medicine is a truly distinctive program designed to elevate dental professionals’ expertise in digital dentistry—from clinical applications to digital CAD/CAM laboratory, across a wide range of workflows in Prosthodontics, Restorative Esthetic Dentistry, and Implantology.
This comprehensive 12-month certificate clinical program focuses on integrating advanced digital technologies throughout every phase of treatment, emphasizing in-depth treatment planning and the execution of restorative and surgical implant procedures, all through the lens of cutting-edge digital workflows.
Fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with expert faculty and lab technicians, participate in research, and contribute to the academic community, while enjoying access to the state-of-the-art facilities and digital infrastructure at the HPU Workman School of Dental Medicine (WSDM).
In addition to clinical experience, the didactic component includes literature review seminars, lectures, and hands-on training focused on digital dentistry. Fellows will gain direct experience using world-class digital design software, milling systems, and 3D printing technologies, with comprehensive exposure to a variety of digital workflows, ranging from chairside clinical applications to digital laboratory fabrication, preparing fellows to lead in the evolving field of digital dentistry.
A fellowship certificate in Digital Dentistry (Restorative and Implant Digital Dentistry) will be awarded upon successful completion of the (12) month program.
Digital Dentistry Residency Applied Content Outcomes
The Digital Dentistry Fellows can expect to obtain advanced training focused on digital dentistry workflows available for advancing patient care at state-of-the-art facilities such as our dental practices and In-house digital innovation lab.
The HPU WSDM Digital Dentistry fellowship is dedicated to the integrated application of cutting-edge technologies to enhance and advance patient care through innovation.
Components of the program:
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Digital Intraoral and laboratory Scanning TechnologiesUniz, (iTero, Sirona, Dexis)
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Prinicples of Intraoral scanning.
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Digital Implant Planning (BlueSkyBio Plan, Zimvie Real Guide, Exoplan)
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3D Printing technologies (Sprintray, Sirona)
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CAD/CAM Design (Exocad, CEREC, InLab, Real Guide, Meshmixer)
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3D and 2D Smile Design (Smilecloud)
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Chairside and Laboratory Milling technologies (Cerec, Roland, VHF)
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Virtual Reality and Haptics Simulation Lab (SimtoCare)
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Clinical and Lab Photography
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CBCT Technology
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Digital Fixed Prosthodontics
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Digital Dentures (Complete and Partial)
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Guided Surgical Implant Placement and Principles
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Conservative & Esthetic Adhesive Ceramics
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Literature reviews
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Evidence-Based Dentistry
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is offered by a CODA-accredited institution |
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| Program Type | Digital Dentistry |
| Program Code | DD1 |
| Degrees Offered | Fellowship |
| Program Size | 3 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 1 year months |
| Application Deadline | January 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 29 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | highpoint.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TOEFL
- TOEFL is required for international students and INBDE is encouraged.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please send original transcript to ADEA PASS
The program accepts national and international applicants. We encourage general dentists and specialists to apply. There is no option for part-time attendance.
International Transcripts: Must submit English translations in addition to a course-by-course evaluation from ECE or WES requred to assess equivalence to a U.S. DDS/DMD degree. Submit both the evaluation report and the original transripts.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three (3) letters of recommendation should be submitted.
One of these letters must come from the Dean or a Program Director. All letters should have contact information attached to the recommendation.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
International applicants whose primary language is not English must submit TOEFL iBT scores.
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)
Interview Schedule
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we will reach out to schedule an interview following this.