Program Overview

Introduction to the School of Dental Medicine

The School of Dental Medicine offers a range of programs and departments, including Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), Biological Sciences, Bolton-Brush Growth Study Center, Community Dentistry, Comprehensive Care, Craniofacial Orthodontics, Endodontics, Faculty Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (OMMDS), Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic (OMR), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Periodontics.

Departments and Programs

The School of Dental Medicine comprises several departments and programs, including:

• Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
• Biological Sciences
• Bolton-Brush Growth Study Center
• Community Dentistry
• Comprehensive Care
• Craniofacial Orthodontics
• Endodontics
• Faculty Practice
• Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences (OMMDS)
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic (OMR)
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)

The OMFS department offers a comprehensive training program that includes:

• Independent surgery under the direct supervision of faculty
• Simulation Training, including workshops such as OMS Boot Camp, Cadaveric Surgical Dissection, Implant Placement, and Trauma Plating
• National and Regional Meetings, with time and financial assistance provided to attend meetings such as the AAMOS, the ACOMS, and the Chalmers Lyons meeting
• Training at two busy Level I trauma hospitals and at the third-largest VA clinic in the country
• A strong education in TMJ, esthetic, and orthognathic procedures, as well as countless dentoalveolar general sedation cases
• Preparation to be leaders in the field, with training to become competent and knowledgeable surgeons and leaders in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery

Curriculum Breakdown

The training program emphasizes:

• Independent surgery under the direct supervision of faculty
• Simulation Training
• National and Regional Meetings
• Level 1 Trauma Hospitals
• A strong education in TMJ, esthetic, and orthognathic procedures
• Preparation to be leaders in the field

Surgical Activity

The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers comprehensive training in all major aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including:

• Reconstructive surgery
• Orthognathic surgery
• Pathology surgery
• Trauma surgery
• Esthetic surgery

The average number of procedures per academic year is broken down into the main categories of OMFS surgery:

• Orthognathic/Craniofacial: 221
• Trauma: 199
• Pathology: 248
• Reconstructive: 297
• Other: 1,461

Cumulative 5-year Anesthesia Cases for the Class of 2019: | Ambulatory Deep Sedation (Adult) | Ambulatory Deep Sedation (Pediatric) | Total General Anesthesia/Deep Sedation (Adult) | Total General Anesthesia/Deep Sedation (Pediatric)
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Graduate A | 212 | 44 | 372 | 50
Graduate B | 129 | 70 | 246 | 107
Graduate C | 160 | 67 | 345 | 107
Graduate D | 291 | 92 | 365 | 138

Prospective Students

The School of Dental Medicine offers several programs for prospective students, including:

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• DMD/Master's in Clinical Research (MCRT)
• DMD/Master's in Public Health (MPH)
• Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
• Graduate Studies

Research

The School of Dental Medicine is involved in various research areas, including:

• Areas of Research
• Research News & Events
• Research Support
• Student Research