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Advanced Education --
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, and (6) other
courses selected by the student. 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 August 15.
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
LSUHSC School of Dentistry in single envelope,
Address below:
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Submit Application Processing fee ($50) to
LSUHSC School of Dentistry
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Submit pre-dental transcripts to LSUHSC
School of Dentistry
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Submit 2x2 photograph to LSUHSC School of
Dentistry
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Submit supplemental essay explaining
motivation for prosthodontics and expected goals
(handwritten) to LSUHSC School of Dentistry
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Submit TOEFL scores to LSUHSC School of
Dentistry (if English is not your first
language)
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Submit documentation of successful
completion of National Dental Board Exam (NBDE)
Part 1. Successful completion of NBDE Part 2 is
encouraged to enter the program.
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Be available for a personal interview (LSUHSC
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 LSUHSC
School of Dentistry Postgraduate Program in
Prosthodontics does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin.
Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Curriculum and Credit Hours
Key
Information
| Program Director |
Dr. Laurie Moeller, lmoell@lsuhsc.edu |
| Length of Program |
3 years |
| Matching Participant |
Yes |
| PASS Participant |
Yes |
| Certificate Awarded |
Yes |
| Degree Awarded |
Master of Science in Dentistry |
| NBDE |
Documentation of successful
completion of Part 1 required for application.
Documentation of successful completion of Part 2
encouraged to enter the program. |
| Fees |
Yes |
| International Students
Accepted |
Yes - need TOEFL Scores |
| PASS Application Deadline |
August 15 |
| 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, and
essay concerning motivation for Prosthodontics
and expected goals (handwritten), GRE scores
(optional), 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
documents. |
| 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
Prosthodontics
American College of
Prosthodontists
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