The Ph.D. program is in one of the basic biomedical sciences. Fellowships supported by the National Institute of Dental Research are available to those who plan a career primarily in research and teaching. Two-year residents also participate in courses with the objective of enhancing their research and teaching skills. The seminars and didactic courses are designed to encourage residents to apply the scientific literature to their clinical management of oral diseases. There is a close interaction between the AEGD and specialty residents.
Residents provide comprehensive care to all assigned patients.
Residents receive clinical training in areas of removable and fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, operative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, dental implantology, orthodontics, and research. Residents enrolled in the two-year program are required to develop and complete a research project. They present the research protocol and results at a seminar involving resident and faculty participation. This is considered a very important part of the program because it aides in developing the critical scientific thought process. It is expected that this skill will be utilized in the case management of patients.