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. No charge membership in the local component society is usually available. Members can receive 250 hours of credit toward fellowship in the academy for the education received during their residency training if they are a member during the training year.
Reduced dues are available to recent dental graduates and residents.
Instruments and Equipment Dental instruments and supplies are furnished by the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Each resident is responsible for security and routine maintenance of equipment assigned. Equipment and supplies are not to be used outside the facility. Annual leave will be requested and approved by the Program Director prior to the date taken. Leave will be granted and charged in one-day increments for each work day of leave requested and approved.