University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine - Farmington, CT

University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine - Farmington, CT
Advanced Education
Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics
Program Length and Duration
36-month program begins July 1 each year leading to Certificate and a Masters of Dental Science degree.
33 months certificate program begins July 1. (Applicants seeking a concurrent Master of Dental Science degree are preferred).
An interdepartmental program leading to a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Science is also available. The length of this program varies.
Objective
Our objective is to create an environment for learning that will enable each resident to face the challenges of the future and emerge as a leader in the field of prosthodontics. We seek to provide a learning experience that includes state of the art skills and knowledge with the analytical ability to secure success in the future.
Graduates of the Prosthodontic Residency are expected to be adept at managing sophisticated esthetic and functional dental rehabilitations that utilize in-depth knowledge of classic prosthodontics and dental implants. They should be knowledgeable of dental materials and advances in new technologies as they occur.
The program is flexible. If the student desires a career in academic dentistry, research and teaching aspects of the program are emphasized. For the student intent upon a career in private practice, increased emphasis is placed on patient care and practice management.
Description
This is a combined program of fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics that is designed to provide the student with clinical skills and proficiency necessary for the specialized practice of prosthodontics and/or for a career in teaching and research. Use of dental implants is emphasized. Residents have the opportunity to treat a variety of intraoral maxillofacial patient need. All residents are qualified and expected to obtain certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics. Participation in mock written and oral examinations is required twice each year.
Residents must perform a publishable research project, accomplish laboratory procedures and give formal presentations on various topics. Treatment planning is emphasized and residents are required to present their patients' treatment plans and progress during seminars. Residents are strongly encouraged to discuss each patient's treatment plan with various members of the faculty and consultants to obtain a variety of ideas and opinions.
The clinical portion of the residency comprises about 60% of the scheduled curriculum. A desirable pool of patients ensures residents the opportunity for a wide range of clinical experiences. Most patient treatments include use of dental implants.
The didactic portion of the program includes interdepartmental courses in anatomy, histology, pathology, applied pharmacology, epidemiology, statistics and dental materials. The interdepartmental clinical program includes clinical faculty seminars, treatment planning seminars and implant conferences.
During intra-department didactic sessions a variety of opinions by faculty and consultants are encouraged to expose students to controversy and encourage critical thinking. Our aim is to provide a positive learning environment, camaraderie, and mutual respect between students and faculty.
Contact Information:
Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-1615
Phone: 860-679-2649
Fax: 860-679-1370
Email: chmura@nso1.uchc.edu - Administrative Questions
Email: agar@nso2.uchc.edu - Program Questions