Prosthodontics

Overview

The Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry offers in-depth instruction in fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics.

This educational experience is structured to provide residents with diagnostic and treatment planning fundamentals as well as the associated clinical skills necessary for the practice of prosthodontics as a specialty, and to prepare them for a career in discipline-related teaching and research.

Instruction provided in the critical evaluation of available dental literature, didactic concepts and research methodology is focused on forming young professionals who have the ability to become effective lifelong learners. The Graduate Prosthodontics Clinic provides prosthodontic and implant treatment options, where licensed dentists in the residency program see patients for high-quality, affordable care.

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Program at a Glance

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Joining the Program

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Applications must be submitted through the ADEA PASS System by September 15 of the year before the intended program start. The program selects three students each year, with criteria including education, honors, experience, professional evaluation forms, a personal statement and an interview. Education, academic record and the interview are more heavily weighted in the selection process.

After receipt of the processing fee, applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview in September or October. Candidates are reviewed, ranked and offered positions through the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program.

Learn more about our application requirements on our ADEA PASS program page.

Program Requirements

Subject	Description
Test scores	ADA ADAT scores are not accepted or required. GRE, NBDE, and INBDE scores are not required.
Transcripts	Must submit unofficial undergraduate and dental school transcripts via ADEA PASS.
CV/Resume	Must submit a CV or resume to ADEA PASS.
Supplemental application	A supplemental application processing fee of $70 is required. Please email a headshot photo and a copy of your dental school diploma to [email protected].
Dental licensing	Must have a limited permit. US or state dental license not required.
Degree	Must have earned a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent.
International applicants	Must report TOEFL score on ADEA PASS and to the program and must have international transcripts. A minimum score of 100 for internet-based TOEFL or 600 for paper-based TOEFL is required.

Curriculum

The resident experience consists of a series of seminars, didactic courses, clinical experiences and research. Coursework covers basic anatomy, orofacial pain and other topics necessary to understanding fixed and removable prosthodontics.

Residents are assigned complex patients whose treatment needs may require the use of fixed, removable and/or implant prosthodontics, and are required to complete a minimum number of dentures, crowns, and implants.

All residents enroll in the Graduate School and are strongly encouraged but not required to pursue an MS. The degree requires a thesis, defended in a written and oral form.