Overview

Residents take primary responsibility for delivery of comprehensive dental care to a diverse population of outpatients and inpatients. All sites are linked though a computerized dental system which includes charting, images, digital x-rays, scheduling, etc.  All dental disciplines are performed including: preventive care; restorative; prosthodontics (both fixed and removable); dental implants; endodontics; oral surgery; oral pathology; periodontics; laser dentistry; pediatric dentistry; TMJ management; and pain control. Residents obtain experience in performing IV sedation and providing general dental care in the operating room. Continuity and quality of care is stressed.

Emphasis is placed on treatment of special patient populations (medically compromised, emotionally and physically handicapped, the developmentally disabled, and the geriatric population.) Research opportunities are available for all residents.

Off-service rotations through the Emergency Room, Surgery, Anesthesia, Infectious Diseases, and ENT provide a solid hospital experience.  Residents are required to attend hospital-wide lectures provided by other services to ensure a sound medical knowledge base.