Permission to enter a joint degree program must be granted by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and the Dean of the School of Dentistry. Applicants must be enrolled in the School of Dentistry, be in good academic standing and be progressing satisfactorily in clinical requirements. The requirements for the combined degree programs are essentially those of the individual degree programs. The Advanced Education Programs provide dentists with additional educational experience in the biological and clinical sciences relevant to specialty and general practice disciplines. This experience enables the resident to provide care for complex cases requiring treatment by a specialist.
Residents gain additional experience in dental research and education.
Upon successful completion of an advanced education program a certificate is awarded. Completion of the advanced education program meets the educational qualifications for examination by the appropriate dental specialty board. A master ' s degree program in oral biology is available through the School of Graduate Studies and is a required part of some of the advanced education programs. MCG is committed to the principle that all students should have adequate health care. Therefore, all students who are enrolled in full-time degree or certificate programs must carry comprehensive health protection meeting the specific minimum benefit standards recommended by the Student Services Committee.