Program Overview

The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Westwood Program is a postdoctoral certificate program with a major emphasis in clinical general dentistry. It is for those dental school graduates who plan to remain a general practitioner and who wish for additional intensive training in treating various complex and comprehensive cases. The program is designed to prepare each resident to be ready for the “real world” private practice general dentistry environment. A graduate of this program would be expected to have a wide and in-depth level of skills and knowledge to practice “advanced general dentistry,” and to be comfortable in having interactions with various dental specialties.

Length of Program -
12 months beginning July 1. Resident may elect to stay on for an additional 12 months.

Number of Residents Accepted Each Year -
7 (this number includes the resident who choose to stay a 2nd year).

Accredited by Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

Curriculum

The didactic portion of the program, which includes various aspects of basic and clinical sciences in dentistry, extends throughout the academic year. Topics covered include all specialty areas of dentistry, physical diagnosis, hospital dentistry, treatment planning, medical emergencies, conscious sedation, oral pathology/medicine, pharmacology, TMDs, implantology, literature review, basic and advanced cardiac life support and practice management, etc.

What to Expect

All patient care provided by residents is comprehensive. There are many opportunities for the residents to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in various dental disciplines such as prosthodontics, periodontal and oral surgery, esthetic dentistry, implant dentistry, simple orthodontics, endodontics, and care of the medically compromised patient. Faculty coverage is provided at all clinic sessions. The residents also have access to full dental laboratory support. The residents’ weekly schedule often involves 50+ hours in the clinic and classes. Residents also have after-hour call responsibilities. The majority of the residents' clinical experiences occur in the AEGD clinic located at the westwood site. The program also offers short block rotations in oral surgery, geriatric medicine and sports dentistry, as well as private practice setting.

Requirements/Pre-requisites

- D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an A.D.A. Accredited dental school
- Successful completion of National Boards Part I and II

Application Process

1. Participation in the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS).
2. Secondary General Application form (with current photo attached).
3. Personal statement.
4. Curriculum Vitae.
5. Official transcripts, pre-dental & dental records.
6. Official National Board scores.
7. Four letters of recommendation.
8. Participation in the National Matching Service for AEGD program. Further information available at (416) 977-3431.
9. Interviews for invited candidate.

Timeline

The application deadline is October 15th. Applicants hear from us by November 15th.

Selection Factors