The resident must document the cases with photographs, diagnostic casts, and radiographs. The completed complex cases are presented to the faculty and residents during the training year. The monthly Resident Treatment Planning Conference consists of resident presentations of complex cases. Certificate of Training A certificate of completion of general practice residency training will be issued to a resident on the recommendation of the College's appropriate Chair and Program Director after satisfactory completion of program service and educational requirements. A primary objective of this program is the development of competent, confident, experienced general dentists who can effectively manage, in a comprehensive fashion, the dental needs of a population.
Clinical activities dominate the resident year.
An opportunity is provided each resident to acquire broad, in-depth experience in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment. Residents are encouraged to develop their ability to satisfy treatment objectives by varied methods. Additionally, the major part of the staff's teaching is accomplished in the clinical environment through demonstration, direct instruction, consultations and conferences. Dental Specialty Certification Completion of the residency may be applied toward the American Board in General Dentistry and Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Residents qualify as student members of the ADA, and are afforded all benefits of the association.