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Advanced General Dentistry in Periodontics

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School of Dentistry Graduate Certificate

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Program Description

Periodontics is designed for students who are considering periodontics as a full-time career or as an adjunct to clinical practice. The pathway will provide a structured curriculum around periodontics principles and may provide students with opportunities to serve as peer teachers. The Pathways to Periodontology course is designed for not only those applying to periodontal residencies, but any dental student who desires greater knowledge in periodontal procedures and dental implant surgery.

Students will have the opportunity to:

  1. Develop a deeper understanding of periodontal etiology and pathogenesis

  2. Understand the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Per-implant Diseases and Conditions

  3. Gain a greater understanding of the relationship of periodontal inflammation and systemic conditions

  4. Provide basic periodontal surgeries that may include gingival graft, periodontal flap surgery and regenerative periodontal surgery

  5. Provide site preparation surgery for the future placement of dental implants

  6. Provide the placement of 1-3 dental implants

Program Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements and selection method:

  1. Matriculation as a D2 student at the UUSOD

  2. In academic good standing (GPA: >3.0)

  3. Approval of Group Practice Leader (GPL)

  4. Submission of the standardized application with personal statement and relevant reflection paper from Pathways Engagement

  5. Selection by the Pathways Course Director

  6. Pathway-specific:

    1. Students must have a passion for periodontics and dental implant surgery.

    2. Three separate observations of a periodontist, for 2 hours minimum in their practice settings, is strongly urged prior to the start of the D3 year.

    3. Grades in Perio Classes Considered (but not critical). Continuation in the program is contingent on the following:

      1. Maintaining a GPA of >3.0

      2. Meeting the benchmarks for completing clinical competency assessments

      3. Maintaining professionalism standards for the UUSOD

      4. Participating fully in all aspects of academic and clinical activities

      5. Successfully completing all requirements established by the PCD

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