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Advanced Education --
Periodontics
The Periodontics program begins July 1 of each
year and is of thirty-six month duration. Upon
completion of the program, the student will be
awarded a Certificate in Periodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry Degree with eligibility to take the American Board of
Periodontology examination. The program is
multifaceted and uses facilities and faculty to
provide:
(1) A strong foundation in the basic sciences,
including surgical anatomy, cell biology,
biochemistry, immunology, and others.
(2) Clinical science courses that include
occlusion, oral medicine, oral pathology, and
minor orthodontics tooth movement, and several
multidisciplinary courses, such as
periodontics-prosthetics,
periodontics-endodontics, dental implantology,
etc.
(3) An extensive review of the periodontal
literature to provide the basis for understanding
current philosophies of therapy and to establish a
biologic basis for formulating comprehensive
treatment plans
(4) Exposure to a wide range of periodontal
problems requiring a variety of therapeutic
procedures. Students are encouraged to work with
several full- and part-time faculty members to
gain experience in all periodontal techniques
available, including lasers and microsurgery. Of
the 5 full-time and 6 part-time faculty members in
the department, 10 are diplomates of the American
Board of Periodontology.
(5) Research opportunities are available in
either basic science or clinical areas to enable
the student to accomplish a meaningful original
research project.
(6) Training and experience with IV sedation is
also provided and all graduates are eligible to
obtain their IV sedation certification.
(7) Teaching experience in both the classroom
and clinic to communicate to their peers the
principles and skills acquired during training. In
addition, faculty input into these various areas
is supplemented by several guest lecturers during
the year.
On average, three applicants are accepted
annually. Candidates should possess competitive
academic credentials, and should have demonstrated
a definite interest in periodontics. All
applicants must have passed the National Dental
Board Exams. In addition, international
applicants must provide a minimum 100 TOEFL scores.
Additional experience beyond dental school
(internship or residency, military service,
private practice, graduate school, etc.),
strengthens the applicant's credentials. A
personal site visit/interview is required for the
benefit of both the applicant and the faculty.
Advanced Education in Periodontics Curriculum and Credit Hours
Key Information
| Program Director |
Pooja Maney, BDS, MPH, PhD |
| Length of Program |
3 years |
| Matching Participant |
Yes |
| PASS Participant |
Yes |
| Certificate Awarded |
Yes |
| Degree Awarded |
Master of Science in Dentistry |
| Fees |
Yes |
| International Students
Accepted |
Yes |
| PASS Application Deadline |
August 1 |
| Program Start Date |
July 1 |
| Program End Date |
June 30 |
| Application Materials
Required |
PASS applications only:
http://programpages.passweb.org/search |
| Additional Application
Materials to be Sent to LSUSD |
LSU processing fee, 2"x2"
photograph, TOEFL, and
CV should be sent directly to the LSUSD
Office of 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
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| LSU Processing Fee |
$50, check or money
order payable to LSUHSC School of Dentistry
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Contact
the LSUHSC School of Dentistry
Office
of Advanced
Education:
Sandra Andrieu, PhD
Director, Office of
Advanced Education
c/o Delores Bradford,
Administrative Assistant
LSUHSC School of
Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue
New Orleans,
LA 70119
tel. 504-941-8113; fax
504-941-8180
E-mail: ds-AdvancedEducation@lsuhsc.edu
LSU
School of Dentistry Department of
Periodontics
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