Purpose and program details

The purpose of the prosthodontic residency program is to provide progressive clinical, laboratory and didactic training, closely supervised, at the post-graduate level in fixed, removable, maxillofacial and implant prosthodontics. The interrelation of other medical/dental clinical specialties is also emphasized. The program integrates a research project in the biomedical sciences with a comprehensive clinical experience culminating in the award of a master of science in dentistry.

Our program is and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Successful completion leads to specialty certification and qualifies the graduate for examination by the American Board of Prosthodontics. The flexibility of the program permits the postdoctoral student to progress optimally, developing and building upon his or her background. Each student is assigned his/her own clinic operatory, study area and laboratory bench. The in-house laboratory is capable of fabricating all fixed and removable prostheses required in the program. Board-certified faculty and assisting staff support and advise students throughout all phases of prosthodontic treatment.

The program accepts two residents per year and typically begins in each June. Students must be in the area and settled before that time. There is a summer orientation with prosthodontic-specific material before core courses start.

To see the yearly program fee, click here. The fee is billed to the student each July, and special payment plans may be arranged with the Office of the Bursar. There are additional fees for dental instruments, equipment (articulator, clinical camera, surgical telescopes, etc.) and instrument rental. 

Application information

An online application is available on the Graduate School鈥檚 website. Please contact the Graduate School with questions. To view application requirements click here.

Facilities

向日葵视频has a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to prosthodontics. The department uses digital radiography, and all patient records are electronic. The clinic features daylight corrective overhead lighting and north-facing windows so optimal esthetic outcomes may be realized. The abundance of natural light in the clinic and in the laboratory relaxes the patients and providers. The department has its own implant surgical suite for placing implants. Modern technology is available to plan implant placement, guide surgery and design restoration of implants and natural teeth. Cone beam CTs are acquired at our institution.

Program strengths

• Small program, one-on-one education
• Highly motivated faculty and staff
• Strong biomaterials research capabilities
• Full-time in-house certified dental laboratory technician
• Large patient population

Treatments completed at the Prosthodontics Clinic

Complete Dentures and Implant rehabilitation

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Program Director

Dr. Aymen Ahmed Dr. Ahmed received his dental degree with honors from Mansoura University, Egypt. He served as Prosthodontic faculty at a dental school in his hometown where he also had a private practice. Dr. Ahmed went on to finish his Masters before starting his Ph.D. in a joint supervision program between Mansoura University and University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ahmed pursued training in the US through a Prosthodontics residency program at the University of Iowa and became board certified in Prosthodontics in 2014, the same year he joined 向日葵视频 School of Dentistry.