Program participants are expected to obtain advanced knowledge in the following areas:

• Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases and conditions
• Implant site preparation and implant placement – didactic and clinical observation
• Periodontal-systemic relationships
• Basic and advanced implant dentistry surgical procedures – didactic and clinical observation
• Conscious sedation
• Patient management in an operating room (OR) environment
• Participation in didactic courses exclusively related to advanced prosthodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry
• Interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Hands-on application of imaging/implant planning software
• Clinical and/or laboratory research in periodontics and implant dentistry related areas

PRECEPTORSHIP SCHEDULE:

Didactic:

Summer Semester

• Periodontics I: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (DDS Curriculum) – video lecture access through Panopto

Fall Semester:

• Periodontics II: Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy (DDS curriculum)* - video lecture access through PanoptoTopical seminars in Periodontics
• Graduate Introduction to Implant Prosthodontics
• Advanced Implant lecture series
• Current Literature
• Clinical Conferences

*Requires passing grade of 70% in the Periodontics I: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning and II: Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy course (mid-term and final) for the preceptor to be assigned clinical cases of nonsurgical treatment on a patient.

Spring Semester:

• Periodontics III: Surgical Periodontal Therapy (DDS curriculum)* - video lecture access through Panopto
• Periodontics IV: Advanced Periodontics
• Periodontics/Prosthodontics Conference
• Dental Implant lecture series
• Topical seminars in Periodontics
• Current Literature
• Clinical Conferences

*Requires passing grade of 70% in the Periodontics III: Surgical Periodontal Therapy course (mid-term and final) for the preceptor to be assigned clinical case(s) of surgical treatment on a patient.

Clinical:

Fall Semester:

• Observe and assist in the graduate periodontics clinic*
• Comprehensive periodontal examination on patients**
• Non- surgical periodontal therapy**
• Competency for periodontal examination and non-surgical treatment

*Requires passing grade of 70% in the Periodontics I: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning course (mid-term and final) for the preceptor to observe or assist with patients in the clinic.

**Requires passing grade of 70% in the Periodontics II: Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy course (mid-term and final) for the preceptor to be assigned clinical case(s) of non-surgical treatment in the clinic.

Spring Semester:

• All of the above
• Pre-clinical pig jaw surgical laboratory session – basic incision and flap techniques; periodontal surgical techniques and suturing techniques
• Single tooth crown lengthening surgical or limited periodontal flap surgery*

*Requires passing grade of 70% in the Periodontics III: Surgical Periodontal Therapy course (mid-term and final) for the preceptor to be assigned clinical case(s) of surgical treatment on a patient.

Preceptor clinical case assignment(s) are contingent on the individual's didactic progress and clinical/practical skill exam(s).

The following clinical procedures will not be part of the direct patient care:

• Advanced osseous surgery
• Surgical implant placement
• Soft tissue grafting
• Guided bone regeneration or ridge augmentation
• Extraction and socket grafting

Research:

• Develop independent research project in the areas of periodontics or implant dentistry under the guidance of a research mentor
• Participate in the departmental research studies
• Manuscript submission for publication.

Total Estimated Program Cost: $35,000

Includes fees for:

Tuition
Professional Liability Insurance
Student Health Services

Patient and Clinical Services

Technology and Library Fees

As the preceptorship is a non-accredited program, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry cannot provide financial assistance toward tuition and fees.

Acceptance into the program does not allow for refunds of any tuition and fees. Failure to make program payments in full will result in dismissal from the program.

Applicants are required to submit the following documentation along with the completed application:

• Resumé or C.V. (in English, listing academic history, certifications, licensures, employment, and training experience)

• Official copy of your dental school diploma (with English translations, if applicable)

• An ECE Course by Course Evaluation Report of your transcript from your dental school if it was outside the U.S.

• Two letters of recommendation from dental professionals

• A copy of your TOEFL or IELTS scores (required for non-U.S. Citizens/Non-Permanent Residents)

• A copy of your Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) score (Not required for Periodontics and Prosthodontics preceptorships)

• Health records completed by a health care provider (with English translations, if applicable):
  • A UTHealth Houston Immunization form (attach any lab work to show proof of immunizations if necessary)
  • A letter from a physician stating you are in general good health

• A copy of your current CPR certification (front and back of card)

• A copy of photo identification:
  
  • For U.S. Citizens: Copy of your federal or state-issued photo identification
  • For U.S. Permanent Residents: Copy of your Permanent Resident Card
  • For Non-U.S. Citizens/Permanent residents: Copy of your passport identification page, visa stamp and I-94 (if applicable)