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Advanced Education
Program in Prosthodontics
The
Program in Prosthodontics is a thirty-six month course of study,
commencing on July 1st of each year. Registration activities
begin around June 20th each year. The program is designed to
encompass the main areas of prosthodontics, namely, fixed, removable,
implant, and maxillofacial
prosthodontics, and TMD. Upon successful completion of the program, the
student will be
awarded a certificate in prosthodontics and will be eligible to take
the American Board of Prosthodontics Certifying Examination. The
thirty-six month course of study includes the following: (1) seminars
in clinically oriented basic science courses, (2) instruction in
advanced clinical procedures, (3) clinical science courses, which
include occlusion, oral medicine, oral pathology, prosthetics,
orofacial pain, and other multidisciplinary courses, (4) research
project (required) in the basic sciences or clinical areas, (5)
selective courses to prepare for a career in academic dentistry, (6)
other courses selected by the student, and (7) the opportunity to
obtain a Master of Science in Oral Biology through the Graduate School.
Up to three applicants are selected each year; candidates should
possess competitive academic credentials and have demonstrated an
interest and knowledge in prosthodontics and superior hand skills.
Additional experience beyond dental school and submission of the
results of the Graduate Record Examination strengthen the applicant's
credentials. A personal site visit is required for the benefit of the
applicant and the faculty. Applications from graduates of non-ADA
accredited dental schools may be considered. All applications
should be received by September 15.The
Master of Science Degree requires additional credits in graduate
courses and an in-depth research project culminating in a thesis,
supervised by an advisory committee.
Program goals
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Develop
skilled clinicians
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Prepare
graduates to successfully challenge the Certifying Examination in
Prosthodontics, administered by the American Board of Prosthodontics
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Prepare
residents for their role as educators through exposure to teaching and
presentation techniques
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Train
graduates to evaluate the literature
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Prepare
residents to formulate and conduct a research project
How
to apply
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Complete
PASS Application (see ADEA PASS website)
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Additional
documentation to be submitted to LSU School of Dentistry in single
envelope, Address below:
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Submit
Application Processing fee ($30) to LSU School of Dentistry
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Submit
pre-dental transcripts to LSU School of Dentistry
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Submit
2”x2” photograph to LSU School of Dentistry<
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Submit
supplemental essay explaining motivation for prosthodontics and
expected goals (handwritten) to LSU School of Dentistry
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Submit
TOEFL scores to LSU School of Dentistry (if English is not your first
language)
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Be
available for a personal interview (LSU School of Dentistry)
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Additional
documents beyond PASS requirements should be mailed in a single
envelope to:
Department of Advanced Education
LSUHSC School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
c/o Delores Bradford
Interview
Process
A select
number of the best qualified candidates will be chosen, based upon LSU
Prosthodontic Faculty evaluation of PASS application and additional
materials submitted. These few applicants will be invited for a
personal interview which will consist of a two-day visit to the LSUSD
campus in New Orleans. Applicants will meet individually with
prosthodontic faculty members for one-hour interviews. A hand skills
demonstration is also conducted. A tour of the facilities and a meeting
with current residents is included. The entire PASS application packet,
personal interviews, knowledge, hand skills, motivation, personality,
and ability to communicate will be considered by the faculty to
determine which applicants will be extended an invitation to the
program. The LSU School of Dentistry Postgraduate Program in
Prosthodontics does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, or national origin.
Key
Information
| Program
Director |
Dr. J
Hochstedler, Jhochs@lsuhsc.edu |
| Length of
Program |
3 years |
| Matching
Participant |
No |
| PASS
Participant |
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| Certificate
Awarded |
Yes |
| Degree
Awarded |
Optional |
| Fees |
Yes |
| International
Students Accepted |
Yes -
need
TOEFL Scores |
| PASS
Application Deadline |
August 18 |
| Program
Start Date |
July 1 |
| Program
End
Date |
June 30 |
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Application
Materials Required |
PASS applications only (https://portal.passweb.org/) |
| Additional Application Materials to be Sent to LSUSD |
LSU processing fee, 2"x2" photograph, and essay
concerning motivation for Prosthodontics and expected goals (handwritten), GRE
scores (optional), pre-dental transcripts, TOEFL, and CV
should be sent directly to LSUSD
Advanced Education. Copies sent to
LSUSD
can be used for interviews, but if
accepted into the program, the program
will require you to provide the official
documents.
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| LSU
Processing Fee |
$30 |
American
College
of Prosthodontists
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