July - December
SDB 401A
Y1 and Y2

Review of Historical and current Endodontic topics and their clinical implications

Course Director: Dr. Ashraf F. Fouad

August - December
SDB 601
Y1

To introduce basic aspects of biochemistry and function of connective tissue proteins

Course Director: Dr. Javed

July - August
SDB 301A
Y1 and Y2 (offered in odd years)

Current review of Oral Pathology

Course Director: Dr. Tilashalski

August - November
SDB 601
Y1 and Y2 (offered in odd years)

An overview of the basic, applied and clinical science aspects of surgical implants in dentistry

Course Director: Dr. Givans

Year Round
SDB 401A
Y1 and Y2

Weekly review of residents cases with constructive criticism

Course Director: Dr. Ashraf F. Fouad

August – November
SDB 301A
Y1

To enhance the student’s knowledge of the anatomical structures of head and neck and their clinical implications

Course Director: Dr. Vlachos

July - August
SDB 301A
Y1

An overview of conscious sedation history, law, pharmacology, anesthesia, conscious sedation techniques and emergency medicine

Course Director: Dr. Louis

July - September
SDB 301A
Y1

Introduction to history taking, physical diagnosis and systems review

Course Director: Dr. Somsak

January - June
SDB 401A
Y1 and Y2

Review of Historical and current Endodontic topics and their clinical implications

Course Director: Dr. Ashraf F. Fouad

January - April
SDB 809
Y1

Interpret the medical or dental literature from a quantitative perspective

Course Director: Dr. Litaker

April - June
SDB 301A
Y1

To introduce current concepts of oral disease

Course Director: Dr. Fujihashi & Dr. Wu

January – May
SDB 501
Y1

Interaction with and learning from other disciplines

Course Director: Dr. Vlachos

January – May
SDB 501
Y2

Interaction with and learning from other disciplines

Course Director: Dr. Vlachos

The resident will be able to write and publish a paper supported by Endodontic Resident's Research. Support is provided by the faculty at the UAB School of Dentistry and the medical center.

Course Director: Dr. Ashraf F. Fouad

January - April
SDB 501
Y1 and Y2

To provide a foundation for approaching the dental care of a pharmacologically complex patient. To provide the tools to reduce risk and therefore control the liability related to the use of medications in the dental practice. To provide guidelines for the continual evaluation of medication used in dentistry.

Course Director: Dr. John Galdo & Dr. Amjad Javed

Prepares the resident in the clinical skills required for the practice of Endodontics, including non-surgical root canal treatment, retreatment of failing previously treated cases, surgical endodontics, vital pulp therapy, and regenerative endodontics.

Course Director: Dr. Ashraf F. Fouad

Application process for:

Endodontics Certificate Track:

• Review the application requirements which are listed on the ADEA PASS APPLICATION WEBSITE.
• Complete the application for the UAB Department of Endodontics on the ADEA Pass registration portal by July 1, during the year preceding matriculation.
• Pay the $25 Postdoctoral Processing Fee for Endodontics online.

Endodontics Certificate + Master of Science degree :

• For the M.S. degree, you must be accepted into the UAB Graduate School, as well as meet the application requirements which are listed on the ADEA PASS APPLICATION WEBSITE.
• Apply to the UAB Graduate School and complete all the requirements needed for the UAB Graduate School. (Please contact the UAB Graduate School with any questions regarding their application process.) Application to the UAB Graduate School can be made after acceptance into the Endodontics Residency Program.
• Complete the application for the UAB Department of Endodontics on the ADEA Pass registration portal by July 1 of the year preceding matriculation.
• Pay the $25 Postdoctoral Processing Fee for Endodontics online.
• NOTE: All complete applications that are received by July 1 will be reviewed. In order for an application to be complete, the preceding items must be received prior to July 1 of the year preceding matriculation. Interviews usually begin in the second week of July and continue until all spots are filled for the next matriculation date. Selections will be made after the deadline date. Acceptance into the M.S. degree program requires being admitted into the Graduate School.

After offers are made to the applicants to enter the residency program, the selected applicants will need to pay a $2,000 Acceptance Deposit Fee for the Postdoctoral Program in Endodontics.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Ashraf F. Fouad at (205) 934-5373, or our administrative associate Ms. Wynde Winter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (205) 934-5373.

A complete list of application requirements can be found on the ADEA PASS PROGRAM FINDER. If you have questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Ashraf Fouad at (205) 934-5373, or our administrative associate Ms. Wynde Winter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (205) 934-5373.

Estimated Annual Cost of the Endodontics Residency Certificate Track: $15,000 (subject to change)

For the M.S. + Certificate track there will be additional cost due to the extended length of the program and cost associated with the UAB Graduate School.

A small stipend is available for some 2nd year residents (subject to change). For other questions about financing your education you may contact the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid/One Stop Student Services at (205) 934-4300.

100% of our recent graduates successfully completed the certificate program and immediately began working as endodontist in private practices of clinical endodontics.

Program Director:
Dr. Christine Blass
(205) 934-4178

Length of Program: 1 year

Match Participant: No

Pass Participant: Yes

Certificate Awarded: Yes, (2) 1 - hospital, 1 - dental school

Degree Awarded: No

Stipend Available: Yes

Tuition/fees: None

International Students Accepted: Canada Only

Application Deadline: September 15

Program Start Date: July 1 (mandatory 1 week prior to start date)

Application Materials Required:

• Applicants must apply through PASS only. Direct applications through the Dental School are not accepted. Dean's Letter, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Dental School Transcripts.

Application Fee: Pay the $25 postdoctoral application processing fee online.

General Practice Residency (GPR)
Co-Sponsored by the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and
The University of Alabama Hospital
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama

The General Practice Residency (GPR) and the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) merged in July of 2023  to form a single GPR program with six residents. All 6 GPR residents rotate in OMFS for 6 weeks; Emergency Medicine for 2 weeks; 2 weeks in Otolaryngology; 2 weeks in Anesthesia; 1 week in Maxillofacial Prosthetics; and 1 week in hospital based OMFS. We believe this merger emphasizes the goals and objectives of the program and provides a clear identity going forward. At the successful completion of the GPR program each resident will receive a GPR certificate.

Purpose

The General Practice Residency (GPR) Program is a postdoctoral educational program designed to provide essential skills, attitudes, and abilities related to the contemporary practice of advanced general dentistry, with emphasis on total patient care. The program provides the recent graduate the opportunity to augment his/her knowledge of oral disease and his/her diagnostic and therapeutic skills in dentistry. Treatment of oral disease in the medically complex patient and/or hospitalized patient is emphasized. A private practice environment is maintained throughout the program to assist the recent dental school graduate in the transition from academics to “real world dentistry”.

Goals and Objectives

The formal goals and objectives are:

1. Act as primary care provider for individuals and groups of patients. Provide emergency and multidisciplinary comprehensive health care; providing patient focused care that is coordinated by the general practitioner and directing health promotion and disease prevention.
2. Plan and provide multidisciplinary oral health care for a wide variety of patients including those with special needs.
3. Manage the delivery of oral health care by applying concepts of patient practice management and quality improvement that are responsive to a dynamic health care environment.
4. Function effectively and efficiently in the hospital and other health care environments and personnel.
5. Apply scientific principles to learning and oral health care. This includes using critical thinking evidence or outcomes-based clinical decision-making and technology-based information retrieval systems.
6. To utilize the values of professional ethics, lifelong learning, patient centered care, adaptability and acceptance of cultural diversity in professional practice.
7. Understand the health needs of communities and engage in community service.

Specific Program Objectives

1. Operative dentistry: Restore intra and extra coronal defects in primary and permanent teeth, including endodontically treated teeth, with a range of materials and methods.
2. Replacement of teeth: Treat the partially edentulous patient with fixed, removable and/or implant supported prostheses; treat the completely edentulous patient with removable and/or implant supported prostheses.
3. Periodontal therapy: Phase I Periodontal treatment from diagnosis to reevaluation in mild to moderate periodontal disease using non-surgical and surgical methods and evaluating the results of periodontal treatment. Manage advanced periodontal disease and periodontal maintenance.
4. Endodontic therapy: Diagnose and treat pain of pulpal origin by performing non-surgical endodontic therapy in the primary and permanent dentition.
5. Oral surgery: Perform non-surgical and surgical extractions. Function efficiently in an operating room environment.
6. Dental emergencies: Evaluate and treat patients with dental emergencies, including post-operative complications from dental treatment, pain, infection and/or trauma.
7. Pain and anxiety control: Provide control of pain and anxiety in the conscious adult and pediatric dental patient through the use of behavior management techniques and pharmacological techniques (local anesthesia, oral/nitrous oxide anxiolysis).
8. Medical emergencies: Recognize, diagnose and provide initial treatment for medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
9. Oral mucosal diseases: Diagnose and manage common oral medicine and oral pathologic conditions.
10. Temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and occlusal disorders: Diagnose and manage temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and occlusal disorders.
11. Ethics: Apply the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision making and professional responsibility as they pertain to patient care, and practice management.
12. Practice management: Apply the principles of practice management to everyday dental practice.

Residency Program

The GPR Program co-sponsored by the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Dentistry and the UAB Hospital consists of 12 months of advanced dental education in clinical dentistry and is conducted primarily within a hospital environment. An optional second GPR year is available on a competitive basis. This latter position is generally limited to one position per year and is dependent upon qualifications.

PG1 (1st Year) Goals and Objectives:

Goal 1: Act as a Primary Health Care Provider at a level more advanced than a GPR Level 1 resident.

Provide multidisciplinary comprehensive dental care to a wide variety of patients by pursuing training in advanced dental clinical fields of interest including but not limited to:

• Implant Dentistry
• Prosthodontics

Goal 2: Obtain more advanced didactic training in both medicine and dentistry.

They will be offered graduate level courses in the following areas:

• Surgical Implants in Dentistry
• Postgraduate Oral Pathology
• Advanced Treatment Planning

Goal 3: Complete medical/dental rotations not offered to Level 1 residents.

These may include:

• Postdoctoral Periodontology
• Postdoctoral Endodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Internal Medicine

Program Dates

The program begins July 1st and concludes June 30th. In general, entering residents are required to report approximately the 20th of June for UAB Hospital orientation and help in patient transition (date to be provided after acceptance to the program).

Assignments

1. University Hospital Dental Clinic (GPR) | 35 Weeks
   Residents spend approximately 35 weeks at the University Hospital Dental Clinic (UHDC) where the majority of time is spent providing hands-on patient treatment. The 35 weeks are spread out during the entire year to assure continuity of care. During this time residents gain a wide variety of experiences by providing complex dental treatment for both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. The concept of comprehensive care is stressed, with an emphasis on considering the "whole" patient. Opportunities exist for providing comprehensive dental care, including fixed and removable prosthodontics (implant restoration), rotary endodontics, periodontics (implant placement), oral surgery, and advanced esthetic operative dentistry. Residents also gain extensive experience in evaluating hospital patients and providing dental consultations.
2. Oral Surgery (GPR) | 6 Weeks
   During the 6-7 week oral surgery rotation, residents perform numerous outpatient oral surgery procedures at the Oral Surgery Clinic located in the School of Dentistry. Routine and complex exodontia, pre-prosthetic surgery, and conscious sedation techniques are emphasized. The three-week rotations are scheduled evenly throughout the year to allow for comprehensive care of restorative patients.
3. Anesthesia (GPR) | 2 Weeks
   During this rotation, residents actively participate in the care of surgery patients via assignment to the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Alabama Hospital. Residents receive experience in physical evaluation of the pre-anesthetic patient, starting and maintaining intravenous lines, oral and nasal intubation, monitoring vital signs, maintaining optimum airways, utilizing various equipment/instrumentation for monitoring the anesthetized patient, and patient recovery.
4. Emergency Room (GPR) | 2 Weeks
   During this two-week rotation, residents actively participate in the care of patients presenting to University Hospital Emergency Room and Walk-in-Clinic. University Hospital ER serves as a trauma center; thus residents are exposed to a wide variety of emergency medical situations, from sprained ankles to major trauma. The GPR residents are often assigned to an Emergency Medicine physician to maximize their rotation.
5. Otolaryngology (GPR) | 2 Weeks
   This two-week rotation is spent on service with division of Otolaryngology. The GPR resident will be primarily assigned to the head and neck cancer team. They will follow patients undergoing multidisciplinary management for head and neck cancer. Time will be spent in radiation oncology and medical oncology.
6. Hospital Based OMFS (GPR) 1 week
   This one-week rotation is spent on service with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. During the week, the resident will present for morning rounds and be assigned to OMFS cases in the operating room. Cases could consist of trauma, head and neck cancer, extractions, and any other indicated procedures. During this week residents will function as a PGY1 OMFS resident.

Didactics

Formal postgraduate courses taken with other post-graduate dental students include Physical Diagnosis, Conscious Sedation, and Graduate Implantology I and II. A portion of most Thursday mornings is set aside for resident seminars that range from formal lectures to treatment planning sessions. At these sessions other issues are discussed relating to the clinic practice (scheduling, emergencies, etc.). All GPR residents, including those on rotation, are required to attend these sessions. Space permitting, continuing education courses offered by the School of Dentistry are available for a minimal fee to postgraduate students. Approximately 30 courses are offered each year at UAB.

Research

Although not required, opportunities for research are available for the interested resident. Time is limited, but several motivated residents have successfully participated in a variety of research endeavors. The program director can provide additional information.

Facilities

University Hospital Dental Clinic
The University Hospital Dental Clinic is a 13-chair dental facility located in the UAB Hospital. Each operatory is appropriately equipped. Digital radiography is available throughout the clinic. There are three front-office staff, four dental assistants and one hygienist assigned to the GPR clinic full-time. Inpatient and outpatient needs are readily served by the clinic's convenient location. Convenient parking for patients is available.

University Hospital

The University of Alabama Hospital is a major teaching and service facility with a capacity of over 900 beds and educates 900+ medical/dental residents. This well-respected tertiary care hospital serves patients regionally, nationally, and internationally. It is particularly well known for clinical care and research relating to cardiac surgery, cancer therapy, organ transplantation, and rheumatology. The University Hospital is consistently ranked as one of the best health science center hospitals in the United States.

Call

Residents participate in after-hours call throughout the year. They are on pager call while assigned as the consult resident. They triage patients of record and generally respond via telephone. Residents are required to live within 30 minutes of UAB Hospital in case they are needed for emergency management. The most common emergencies seen in the Emergency Room are stabilization of avulsed and partially avulsed teeth.

Application Process

Selection of the residents is based on the following criteria:

• Class standing and GPA.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Applicant essay.
• Interview

The GPR Admissions Committee is comprised of one full-time faculty, two part-time faculty and a current GPR resident. Applicants must be a graduate of a fully accredited North American Dental school. Alabama state licensure is not required for admission. All application forms must be received by September 15 of every year.

UAB Equal Opportunity

As an institution of higher education and in the spirit of its policies of equal employment opportunity, UAB hereby reaffirms its policy of equal educational opportunity. All applicants for admission will be considered without regard to an applicant’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, natural origin, disability unrelated to program performance, disabled veteran status, or Vietnam-era veteran status.

PASS Application

Participation in the PASS application program is mandatory for all applicants. PASS applications should be complete by September 15 of every year. Late applications will not be reviewed. Application materials can be obtained from your dental school or by writing:

PASS

655 K Street N.W., Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20001
Telephone: (202) 289-7201

Financial Information

Stipend

Each resident of the General Dental Residency Program receives stipend support as determined yearly by the administration of the University Hospital. The stipend compares favorably with those of other programs. Specific information is available from the program director. UAB provides disability insurance and offers a reduced rate for medical insurance utilizing Viva UAB.

Deposit

Individuals accepted for matriculation in the GPR program will be requested to forward a $250.00 deposit. This deposit will be refunded upon entering the program.

Health Policies

All newly-appointed residents must undergo a hospital sponsored pre-employment physical examination. All newly appointed residents will be TB tested at no cost by Employee Health with in the first month of arrival. All newly-appointed residents are also screened for immunization of hepatitis-B and childhood diseases as part of the physical.

Disclaimer

The contents of this prospectus represent the most current information available at the time of publication. It is possible that changes may be made with respect to this information without prior notice. Thus, the provisions of this prospectus are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the school and the student.

Additional Information

For information concerning application status, or requests for application materials, or additional information about the University Hospital General Practice Residency and Advanced Education in General Dentistry Programs please contact:

Christine Blass, DMD
Assistant Professor and Program Director, Hospital Dentistry
University of Alabama School of Dentistry
B50 Russell Wing
1813 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35242
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Office: (205) 934-4178

Thank you for visiting our web site, and for your interest in prosthodontics! This is one of the fastest growing specialties in dentistry, and one of the most rewarding.

The goal of this program is to train prosthodontists who will be able to effectively rehabilitate patients who present with severely compromised oral conditions. Clinical treatment of patients is exemplified by excellence in three areas: planning, precision, and performance. Residents should exemplify these qualities by the end of the residency program. The primary goals of the didactic program are to provide a literature base of the best available evidence from which to make sound clinical decisions, to train residents in the use and evaluation of literature to solve clinical problems, and to present a foundation of sound prosthodontic principles on which the resident can build in future years. The primary goals of the clinical program are to supply a breadth of experiences for residents to develop the clinical skills necessary for effective patient treatment in all aspects of prosthodontics.

While laboratory procedures are a necessary part of any prosthodontic program, the program utilizes lab support within the school as well as commercial dental labs to meet the needs of our patients. The latest digital workflows are constantly being utilized and improved and the residents are active in planning and designing restorations and implant position as well as radiographic and surgical guides. All of our residents design, assist, and place implants, and many with an interest in this area develop considerable surgical experience.

Our program is clinically oriented, and we are fortunate to have an extensive patient base and demand for prosthodontic services. Because of this, we are able to offer multiple clinical experiences in oral rehabilitation, esthetic dentistry, implant reconstructions, surgical implant placement, and removable and fixed prosthodontics. We also interface with the Maxillofacial Prosthetics program helping patients with cancer, trauma and craniofacial anomalies.

We look forward to reviewing your application and meeting you at UAB.

Dr. Chin-Chuan Fu DDS, MS, FACP, Interim Program Director
UAB Graduate Prosthodontics
1919 7th Ave South
Birmingham, Alabama 35294
Phone: (205) 996-5110
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The AEP program employs a modern 13 chair clinical area which is shared with the Maxillofacial Prosthetics program. The clinical area is specifically oriented to fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics. There is an associated laboratory with work and storage space assigned to each resident.

Our clinical area is currently under renovation to accommodate the latest in digital dentistry to support advanced prosthodontic treatment. Updated images will be posted soon.

Please see the prospectus for specific admissions requirements for the Advanced Education in Prosthodontics program. For questions regarding the admissions process or status of your application, please contact our School’s Admissions Office:

Admissions Office, Graduate Programs
UAB School of Dentistry
Phone: (205) 934-5470

The application deadline for our program is September 1.

As part of a national effort to make the application process less time consuming for the applicant, this Prosthodontics program is a participant in the PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service) central application service sponsored by the American Dental Education Association.

Application materials can usually be obtained from your dental school or by writing:

PASS
Suite 600
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2212
Telephone: (202) 332-8795

Admission to any program is a complicated equation, involving dental training, recommendation letters, grades, personal statements, interviews, and other such items. Our AEP program receives many applications which are reviewed by the program director and invite selected applicants to visit the school in the early fall for a formal interview. The AEP program participates in the MATCH process and notification of acceptance through MATCH is typically by mid-November. We accept foreign applicants as about half of our residents were trained outside the US. Specific information regarding applications and procedures can be found on the UAB Dentistry web site.

We are pleased to have visitors at UAB, and we invite you to come and see our clinic in person. However, please call or email to let us know when you are coming. It is helpful to have your PASS application on file before the time of your visit. A number of 3rd year dental students visit our program and we look forward to this early opportunity to meet prospective applicants.

Prospective students should fly in Birmingham International Airport (BHM, 20 minutes from school by hotel shuttle). The Hilton Birmingham at UAB hotel gives discounted rates, so mention this when booking a room.

Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program
University of Alabama School of Dentistry
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Advanced Education in Prosthodontics

The advanced program in Prosthodontics is designed to meet the needs of the graduate dentist seeking preparation for the specialty of prosthodontics. In order to meet these needs, the program includes instruction in fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics and dental occlusion as well as exposure to maxillofacial prosthetics. Selected basic science courses and research opportunities are included to augment a well-founded background for the practice of prosthodontics, research or teaching. Additionally, our program offers a solid program in the surgical placement of dental implants and associated procedures.

Types of Programs Available

The program in prosthodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [CODA], a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Upon successful completion of study, the candidate will be “educationally qualified” and receive a Certificate in Prosthodontics. All graduates of the program will be eligible for examination by the American Board of Prosthodontics to be “Board Certified” in the specialty of Prosthodontics

An additional optional choice includes a graduate course of study leading to a Master of Science in Dentistry degree. This program is available through the UAB Graduates School and requires the approval of the AEP program director in order to enroll.

Description of Programs

The Post Graduate Program: AEP

This is a three-year Advanced Education in Prosthodontics certificate program designed for those who wish to become qualified to practice the specialty of prosthodontics and to eligible for board certification. The curriculum includes core courses in fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics; dental occlusion and articulation; applied basic sciences, and dental biomaterials. The residents participate in departmental seminars, treatment planning seminars, patient treatment presentations, review of the literature, and applications of the related sciences.

Emphasis is placed on patient care. Clinical training is in the broad field of prosthodontics, covering accepted prosthetic procedures. All students will experience patient management in complete dentures, fixed and removable partial prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics, and temporomandibular disorders.

The Graduate Program Option: Master’s Degree

In order to earn the optional Master of Science degree in Dentistry, the candidate must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate School of the University and those of the School of Dentistry. Additionally, approval of the Program Director is mandatory.

This program is designed for those who wish to prepare themselves thoroughly for prosthodontic practice, research and scholarship. It is in addition to the AEP Program and requires that the candidate must design and conduct an original research project and successfully complete a written thesis dissertation and an oral examination.

Admission to the UAB Graduate School is provisional. This status remains in effect until the student has been in the AEP program for one academic year and has demonstrated potential competence by completing nine semester hours of clinical and six hours of basic science study. The candidate should anticipate 36 months or more for completion of the program.

Specific Qualifications for Admission to the AEP Program

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited US or Canadian school of dentistry. All foreign trained applicants are evaluated by the program director and/or the AEP program selection committee.

All applicants must complete a PASS application and register with the MATCH program. Selection for this program is based on scholarship (particularly at the professional school level), motivation, aptitude, character, experience, and a sincere desire to participate in the program. The prescribed PASS application and supporting documents must be on file before consideration can be given to an applicant.

Interviews are by invitation after review of the application. Applicants who are strong candidates will be invited for personal interviews prior to final selection. Foreign applicants must document their abilities in the English language by presentation of an acceptable score on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination and usually can be considered only if they are able to financially support themselves and possess the appropriate US Visa – see UAB International Office.

Individuals accepted for advanced education programs at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and who are eligible to obtain State of Alabama dental licensure are encouraged to do so because of matters related to professional liability and third party pay patients.

Participation in advanced dental education programs is considered to require concentrated full-time effort on the resident's part. Consequently, each resident should plan his or her other obligations and responsibilities accordingly.

The program begins July 1st. Applications should be filed through PASS and candidate selection is managed by MATCH as defined elsewhere in this website.

Fees, Stipends and Insurance

Tuition/fees for the certificate (non-degree) program is approximately $15,000.00 per academic year or $45,000 for the 3-year program. This does not include a UAB compatible laptop computer, a clinical camera, clinical magnification glasses and textbooks.

A overall estimate of expenses ranges from $57,000 - $60,000 for the 3 year program with a greater expense in the first year for items mentioned above. This does not include living expenses, food, clothing etc.

There are several opportunities available for financial support:

• The AEP Program does not have a “stipend” program or funds.
• There are no funds directly under the control of the program director for this purpose.
• The UAB School of Dentistry Department of Restorative Sciences currently employs second- and third-year AEP residents who teach in the pre-doctoral program for pre-clinical [PCD] and clinical dentistry [DMD] respectively Compensation from this activity is approximately $6,000 -$6,500 per year or around $12,000 total. This activity is based on available department funds on a year to year basis and may or may not be available for any year of residency.
• Career candidates from the Armed Forces, Veterans Affairs and Public Health Service are eligible for acceptance.
• Applications may be submitted for residency stipends from other various foundations, associations or governments which support advanced dental education for U.S. or foreign students.

The student is required to have or to acquire health insurance (available from the University), and the student must be capable of meeting financial responsibilities while in residence. Before registration all students must present verification of vaccination for (or immunity to) Hepatitis B and other diseases.

Professional liability insurance is required of all students and faculty of this institution. It is available through the UAB Medical Malpractice Liability Trust Fund at the time of matriculation.

General Information – AEP Program

Program Orientation

The advanced education in prosthodontics program is primarily clinic oriented. Emphasis is on patient examination with history and record accumulation to formulate an adequate diagnosis, sound treatment planning and utilization of modern instrumentation and technology to successfully treat the patient. Residents will be instructed in the utilization of several implant systems. Dental Implantology includes all aspects including the surgical placement of dental implants. Seminars and clinical instruction are related to theory and practice of the various concepts and instrumentation of gnathology, to the understanding and utilization of materials science, and utilization of the library and laboratory resources for expansion of knowledge and skills in prosthodontics.

Clinical Activity

The primary clinical activity is within the graduate prosthodontic clinic. The student is assigned patients selected by the appropriate department faculty to give increasingly more challenging treatment concepts. Also, specific treatment problems are assigned to demonstrate a particular concept. During the course of residency training, the resident may be assigned for rotation through the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic and may be assigned for specific teaching responsibilities with the undergraduate programs in the School of Dentistry. Residents in the graduate prosthodontic program have the opportunity to surgically place implants.

Interdepartmental Relationships

There is a close liaison between the clinical departments in the School of Dentistry. All residents participate in interdisciplinary consultation and/or patient management. Particularly close relations exist among the various advanced education programs.

Continuing Education

The University of Alabama School of Dentistry offers an extensive range of Continuing Education courses. Prosthodontic residents are required to attend those primarily related to fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics and are encouraged to attend others which may be of interest or value. Tuition costs for continuing education courses may be provided by the Department of Restorative Sciences.

Service Responsibilities

The clinical activities are based on treatment of patients admitted to the School of Dentistry or affiliated hospitals and clinics of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Residents in the advanced education programs are expected to perform ethical, supervised and approved treatment for only those patients assigned to them by the appropriate faculty.

Restrictions

• Students are specifically forbidden by the Program Director to perform services for any patient not assigned by the faculty.
• Unauthorized absences from program assignments will not be permitted.

These measures are intended to protect the student from interference with a projected, planned program of graduate or postgraduate study.

Disclaimer

The contents of this prospectus represent the most current information available at the time of publication. It is possible that changes may be made with respect to this information without prior notice. Thus, the provisions of this prospectus are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the school and the student.

Interim Program Director:
Dr. Chin-Chuan Fu DDS, MS, FACP
(205) 996-5110

Length of Program: 3 years

Match Participant: Yes

PASS Participant: Yes

Certificate Awarded: Yes

Degree Awarded: Optional, M.S. in Clinical Dentistry

Stipend Available: No
Teaching – 2nd/3rd year – if department funds available

Tuition/fees: Approximately $15,000.00 per year

International Students Accepted: Yes

Application Deadline: September 1

Program Start Date: July 1

Application Materials Required:

• PASS Application completed, Dean's Letter, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Dental School Transcripts. Financial Statement (if international applicant) and TOEFL Score (if international applicant).

Application Fee: $25 - applying through PASS. Pay the application fee.

Acceptance Deposit Fee: A $300 deposit is due upon acceptance to and is non-refundable. Please pay this deposit ONLY when directed to do so by the School of Dentistry. Pay the acceptance deposit fee.

The American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics provides a description of the sub-specialty:

Maxillofacial Prosthetics is a subspecialty of Prosthodontics that involves rehabilitation of patients with defects or disabilities that were present when born or developed due to disease or trauma. Prostheses are often needed to replace missing areas of bone or tissue and restore oral functions such as swallowing, speech, and chewing. In other instances, a prosthesis for the face or body may be indicated for cosmetic and psychosocial reasons. Prosthetic devices may also be created to position or shield facial structures during radiation therapy. Patients that typically desire prosthetic care are those that have been in an accident, have had surgical removal of diseased tissues, or have a neuromuscular disorder from ALS or a stroke. Children can also be born without full development of ears, teeth, or palate and need specialized care. Maxillofacial Prosthodontists are accustomed to working cooperatively with ENTs, oral surgeons, general and specialty dentists, plastic surgeons, neurologists, radiation oncologists, speech pathologists, anaplastologists and various ancillary personnel. The overall goal of all maxillofacial prosthetic treatment is to improve the quality of life.

Applicants for this program should have completed or are in their final year of completion of an Advanced Education in Prosthodontics program. Examples of prostheses fabricated by maxillofacial prosthodontists can include extra-oral prosthetics replacing the eye, ear, nose, and other facial structures. Somatic prosthesis may be made to replace a body part such as a finger, while radiation shields are fabricated to protect structures during radiation therapy. Intraoral prosthetics may include surgical, interim, and definitive obturators that cover missing parts of the palate to help mastication, swallowing, and speech. Prosthetics to move the soft palate or to replace a portion of the mandible can also be constructed.

University of Alabama School of Dentistry
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Advanced Specialty Program
Advanced Education in Maxillofacial Prosthetics Prospectus

The Advanced Education in Maxillofacial Prosthetics fellowship program is designed to provide comprehensive training and experience in the clinical management of patients requiring prosthetic treatment of orofacial defects.

The program is primarily clinically oriented, utilizing a team, or multidisciplinary concept, and is hospital based through its affiliation with the Dental Service of the University of Alabama Hospitals.

Didactic training consists of participation in conferences, seminars, and special lectures of Departments of Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, Speech and Hearing and the Dental Oncology Service of the Department of Pathology as they relate to diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of orofacial defects. If more than five years have elapsed since the completion of the candidate's previous specialty training, selected review courses in basic sciences related to prosthodontics may be assigned, at the discretion of the program director. (It is the responsibility of the applicant, to provide to the UAB School of Dentistry Admissions Office, the necessary paper work asked for in the application and prospectus.)

Clinical training is accomplished through a comprehensive, practical, and direct approach to patient management.

1. The Fellow will attend oncology conferences and participate in diagnostic information exchange.
2. The Fellow will participate in activities of the Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Surgery, in seminars, ward rounds and patient treatment where it involves maxillofacial defects.
3. The Fellow will be assigned specific rotations in those departments participating in maxillofacial treatment.
4. The Fellow will receive instruction in, and be expected to perform, laboratory procedures necessary to fabricate the various prosthetic appliances utilized in patient treatment.
5. The Fellow may participate in on-going departmental research or can initiate an original research project.

Upon completion of the twelve months of training, the Fellow will have completed a sufficient number and variety of prosthetic restorations and will have had sufficient opportunities for interdisciplinary responsibilities to be proficient in all phases of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment.

The program in Maxillofacial Prosthetics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. A Master's Program can be obtained. However, while these two programs may begin concurrently, it is expected that the Master's Program will take an additional year to complete.

Type of Program

The program of advanced study is offered to graduate dentists who have completed a CODA accredited Advanced Education in Prosthodontics program and are qualified for examination for certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics. Successful completion of this program leads to a Certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Applicant interviews are highly recommended and will be required and arranged at the discretion of the program director. All foreign applicants are required to take the TOEFL examination before they can be considered for a fellowship position.

Tuition Costs, Fees, Instruments and Stipends

1. The program is supported by the University of Alabama Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program
2. The Fellow is paid a stipend by the University of Alabama Hospitals GME Program. Accordingly, this program is coordinated through the GME Office, and carries with it the rules and regulations established by that office. A manual is furnished to each resident.
3. The fellow is required to provide professional liability insurance, health insurance, and must be capable of meeting financial responsibilities while in the program. Liability and health insurance are purchased from the University.
4. The fellow is not required to furnish instruments or supplies but is encouraged to supply any particular personal instruments that are helpful in performing tasks. The fellow is required to have a camera for intraoral photography.
5. Uniforms and laundry are provided by the University Hospitals. Meals are not furnished, but adequate and inexpensive in-house cafeteria facilities are available.
6. Before registration all fellows must present certification of vaccination for (or immunity to) Hepatitis B.
7. Foreign “Fellows” may not receive a stipend if he/she is financially supported by their government or do not have the appropriate VISA documentation. All foreign “Fellows” must co-ordinate their on-boarding process with the UAB International Office and GME office.

General Information

Program Orientation

The program responsibilities encompass the various clinical programs of the affiliated hospitals and clinics. Participation in advanced dental education programs is considered to require concentrated full-time effort on the student's part. Consequently, each student should plan his or her other responsibilities accordingly.

Clinical Activity

The primary clinical activity is within the UAB School of Dentistry Prosthodontic Clinic, UAB Kirklin Clinic and UAB University Hospital. The fellow will participate in activities at the various related departmental clinics or wards as needed.

Continuing Education

The Schools of Medicine and Dentistry offer a variety of Continuing Education courses. The fellow is required to attend those of particular pertinence and encouraged to attend others which may be of interest. Tuition for Continuing Education courses at the School of Dentistry is waived.

The program begins July 1st. Applications should be filed by the preceding November 15. Applications are reviewed following December 1, with notifications of acceptance or rejection before January 15.

Restriction

Residents are specifically forbidden by the Program Director to perform services for any patient not approved or assigned by the faculty. These measures are intended to protect the resident from interference with a projected, planned program of graduate or postgraduate study.

Facilities

1. The Maxillofacial Prosthetics Treatment is part of the UAB School of Dentistry Prosthodontic Clinic on the fourth floor. Two fully equipped and modern dental operatories are reserved for the Maxillofacial Prosthetic program and a fully equipped dental prosthetic laboratory oriented to maxillofacial procedures is located on the 3rd floor.
2. The University Hospitals have outstanding surgical in-patient and out-patient facilities which are utilized in the ongoing programs. These include surgical oncology clinics, the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic, the ENT clinic and the plastic surgery clinic. The University Hospital also has an outstanding radiation therapy facility and biocommunication laboratories.

Application Procedure

A program-specific application forms may be obtained and should be returned to the Office of the Director of Advanced Dental Education:

University of Alabama School of Dentistry
Postdoctoral Admissions Office
1720 2nd Avenue South
SDB #124-E
Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0007

See link below to complete the application online:
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For additional details regarding the application deadline, materials, and fee, see our Gainful Employment Disclosure.

Disclaimer

The contents of this prospectus represent the most current information available at the time of publication. It is possible that changes may be made with respect to this information without prior notice. Thus, the provisions of this prospectus are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the school and the student.

Interim Program Director:
Dr. Chin-Chuan Fu DDS, MS, FACP
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(205) 996-5110

Clinical and Assistant Director:
Michael Kase, DMD
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(205) 934-5334

Length of Program: 1 year

Match Participant: No

Pass Participant: No

Certificate Awarded: Yes
Optional M.S. in Clinical Dentistry

Degree Awarded: No

Stipend Available: Yes
Foreign fellows may not qualify for Stipend

Tuition/fees: None

International Students Accepted: Yes for graduates of an USA-CDN CODA accredited -Advanced Education in Prosthodontic Program.

Application Deadline: October 1

Program Start Date: July 1

Application Materials Required:

• Alabama Direct Application, Dean's Letter, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Dental School Transcripts.

Application Fee: Pay the $50 application fee online.

Our Advanced Education Program in Periodontics offers the students a broad-based clinical and didactic experience that prepares them for the study and practice of periodontics in an academic or practice setting. We offer customizable programs including a 3-year certificate and a Master's degree program as well as other advanced education.

We strive to create a collaborative working environment and look for residents who are seeking the highest levels of excellence in clinical and didactic learning environments.

Our residency accepts applicants through the ADEA PASS website. For more information, go to the ADEA PASS website.

Our Application deadline is August 1, 2025 (for UAB Perio class of 2028). This is the deadline for all application materials, including those submitted to ADEA PASS.

Interviews for our program will be held August through October.

Official Transcripts should be uploaded to ADEA PASS (all colleges, other education, and dental school). If you have attended a non-U.S. college/university, it is required that all international transcripts be evaluated by either ECE or WES foreign credentialing services.

At least two Professional Evaluation Forms (Letters of Recommendation) must be included in the PASS application.

Institution Evaluation Form (formerly called the Dean’s Letter) submitted by the Dean’s Office to ADEA PASS. This form will include GPA, Class Rank and National Board Examination results, if applicable.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) scores uploaded to ADEA PASS, for international applicants who did not receive their dental degree training in English. TOEFL test scores taken more than 3 years before application date will not be accepted.

A curriculum vitae (CV) must be submitted to ADEA PASS.

Application Fee of $25.00. This can be paid through this secure link or Ms. Susie Moorer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) in the UAB Admissions office will provide a personalized payment link by email if she is contacted. We also accept checks drawn on a US Bank or money orders. All checks must be in U.S. Dollars and must be issued by an American bank. Please make any checks payable to “University of Alabama at Birmingham” or “UAB” and send the check to the following address: Ms. Susie Moorer, UAB School of Dentistry, Office of Admissions, 1720 2nd Avenue South, SDB 124, Birmingham AL 35294-0007 telephone number 205.934.5470.

Pay Application Processing Fee

If you have questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the Program Director, Dr. Mia L. Geisinger (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). She can be reached by telephone at (205) 934-4984.

If accepted into the program, a $100 deposit is required to hold your position.

• ADEA PASS Application with Transcripts and Professional Evaluation Forms
• Curriculum Vitae
• Institutional Evaluation and Professional Evaluation Forms
• Application Deadline: August 1, 2025

Our tuition for the Certificate in Periodontology was $14,116.00 as of 2024-2025 academic year (data subject to change). Tuition and other expenses related to the Graduate School are listed in the Graduate School bulletin and are in addition to the School of Dentistry tuition and fees.

Books and supplies may also be required. Documentation of clinical cases requires high-quality clinical photography and specific photographic equipment will be recommended prior to arrival to the program. The cost of this equipment may vary and the department and faculty will work with residents to select the best fit for their needs.

Other expenses associated with special courses or conferences should be expected. Each student must annually take a national In-Service Examination at a current cost of $135 for American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Student Members. Students are required to be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Students are encouraged to join appropriate professional organizations and Student membership in the AAP is required while enrolled in the program. Current cost is $135; these fees vary yearly.

Students may be eligible for various loans. These might include the Student Loan Fund of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Fund of Dental Education, Minority Student Loan, and loans under the Higher Education Act Loan Program. The application and arrangement of student loans will be the responsibility of the student.

International students can be considered only if they are able to provide affidavits of ability to support themselves financially.

We are committed to allowing our residents to concentrate on their studies and work with you for your financial aid package. Our financial aid office can be reached by visiting www.uab.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid.