Last updated on February 24, 2026.

Zablocki V.A. Great Lakes - Milwaukee, WI

Program Size
1
Program Length
36 months
Application Deadline
September 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Jesse W. Smith DDS, MS, FACP Section Chief of Prosthodontics
5000 W. National Avenue, 8CN - Dental Clinic, , Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53295
Dr. David Kachelmeyer DDS, MS, FACP, CDT Assistant Program Director
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The purpose of the program is to provide instruction and clinical experience in Prosthodontics at an advanced level, enabling the resident to become a trained specialist who is familiar with all aspects of the theoretical, practical knowledge, and skills pertinent to the specialty of Prosthodontics.  Digital dentistry involving CAD design, CAM and 3D printing is heavily incorporated into clinical practice and especially laboratory work.  Residents will design, mill and finish Zr crown and bridge, design all aspects of implant crown and bridge and be involved in digital dentures.  The residents have surgical rotations throughout their residency program in oral surgery and periodontics.  Implant placement is emphasized throughout the 3 year program especially during the surgical rotations.  Implant sugical guide fabrication for their surgical cases will be planned, designed and 3D printed by the residents.  

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Prosthodontics
Program Code PROS437
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 1
Program Length 36 months
Application Deadline September 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes
Match Participating No
Program Website va.gov

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Letters of evaluation should be written by at least 1 or 2 prosthodontists that can speak to your academic, clinical and laboratory abilities.

International Student Eligibility

This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen

Interview Schedule

In person interviews conducted usually late Sept/early Oct.  Specific dates are TBD.