Every student performs and completes a research project under the supervision of a mentor and an advisory committee. The research areas range from basic science projects to human clinical trials. A successful thesis defense culminates in a Masters Degree awarded by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Every student is expected to produce a manuscript suitable for publication as part of the research experience. The clinical aspects of the program are designed to provide the student with a wide and diversified range of experience.
Independent thought is highly encouraged.
Students are expected to be proficient in all facets of periodontal nonsurgical and surgical therapy. Emphasis is placed on all types of regenerative, osseous, and mucogingival surgery. All students develop proficiency with the placement of endosseous dental implants. Titanium threaded, titanium plasma sprayed, and hydroxyapatite coated cylinders are some of the dental implant systems taught. All students participate in a pain control and conscious sedation program.