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Application Deadline for the 2-year AEGD Program for foreign-trained dentists is October 1.
Application Deadline for the 1-year AEGD Program for US/Canadian-trained dentists is October 15.

Eastman Institute for Oral Health / Educational Programs / Advanced Education General Dentistry

Advanced Education General Dentistry (AEGD)

Hans Malmstrom
Hans Malmstrom, DDS
AEGD (2-Year) Program Director

Alexis Ghanem
Alexis Ghanem, DDS
AEGD (1-Year) Program Director

Michael Yunker
Michael Yunker, DDS
AEGD Assistant Program Director

Program Highlights

  • Ranked #1 by Universities.com 2024Open to US/Canadian and foreign trained dentists
  • One and two-year AEGD certificate program, approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The three-year program included concurrent enrollment in the Master of Science in Dental Sciences degree program. 
  • Foreign-trained applicants: two-year AEGD program
  • US/Canadian applicants: choose between one or two-year AEGD program
  • Those enrolled in the two-year AEGD program may integrate this program with research training.

AEGD Clinical Activities

  • Residents receive clinical training in removable and fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, operative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, dental implantology, orthodontics and research.
  • Residents carry out treatment plans and case management with the guidance of faculty including specialists in orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontology, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral pathology, and general dentistry.

By the Numbers – Eastman Institute for Oral Health

148

Total Residents

39

Residents' Countries of Origin

210

Total Faculty

190000

Yearly Patient Visits

What Sets Us Apart

About the Program

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program is designed to provide training beyond the level of pre-doctoral education in Oral Health Care using applied basic and behavior sciences.

Flexible Curriculum

The didactic curriculum for both the one- and two-year dental residency programs consist of required and elective course work.

Resident Life

Our emphasis on work/life balance is an important reason residents choose URMC. A focus on trainees well-being enables you to learn and thrive in Rochester.

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