The didactic component provides insight into the biological and scientific bases of implant dentistry. Additional instruction is provided in diagnosis and treatment planning, implant selection, placement and postoperative care, restoration, and maintenance procedures. The AGD Clinic is equipped to restore implants. Placement of implants is done in the OMFS clinic with their attendings and residents. Residents are expected to treatment plan for implants early in the year so as to complete a simple case by the end of the first year.
Implant experiences are strongest for the two year resident.
This program includes instruction in local anesthesia, psychological and pharmacological methods of controlling pain and apprehension, and the use of medications in the manage of these and related problems. At the completion of the program the interested and motivated resident should have satisfied the requirements for the provision of intravenous conscious sedation as outlined by the Ohio State Board of Dental Examiners. Certification is expected in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. Hospital rotations include a mandatory month of general anesthesia. Approximately 100 IV sedation cases are accomplished annually in the AGD Clinic under the supervision of 6 certified faculty.