For more than 40 years, Denver Health has managed two dental training programs that are fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Education.
General Practice Residency
The General Practice in Dentistry Residency is a one-year program that includes training in pediatric dentistry, endontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and restorative dentistry. The General Practice Residency Program (GPR) at Denver Health Medical Center is a one-year educational program leading to a certificate. The program provides clinical, didactic, and hospital experience at the postdoctoral level. The instruction and experience prepares residents to meet the oral health needs of a broad range of patients.
The GPR Program is designed to provide experience in various phases of inpatient and ambulatory dental care. Each dental resident rotates through various rotations such as: Anesthesia, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Endo/Perio, Operative Dentistry, and Emergency Medicine. To complement the rotation schedules, residents are assigned "comprehensive-care" patients throughout the year for whom the resident will be responsible from the treatment planning phase through completion of the case.
In addition to clinical experience, residents will be exposed to a variety of subjects through didactic sessions including, but not limited to, GPR rounds, Oral Surgery chart and ward rounds, treatment planning sessions, journal club meetings, grand rounds, and appearances by various guest speakers throughout the year.
The GPR program strives to create an environment which enables residents to develop their clinical and intellectual skills. The program admits seven residents per year.
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Eligibility
Graduation from an accredited American Dental Association or Canadian Dental Association dental school, and an expressed desire on the part of the applicant to complete a one year general practice residency.
- Must apply through PASS.
- Must be in the Match.
- Must have good grades in dental school.
- Must have three letters of recommendation from dental school faculty that describe the student in good standing.
- Must have passed part I of the National Boards and if part II has been taken, must have passed it.
- Must participate in a personal interview with the director, staff members and residents.
Click here for more information on the goals and objectives of the General Practice Residency Program.
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Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency is a four-year program that trains residents in oral-facial infections, dental alveolar surgery, trauma surgery, pre-prosthetic surgery, reconstructive surgery and facial surgery.
The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program is fully accredited and complies with the requirements as prescribed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
The Maxillofacial Surgery Resident Program strives to produce surgeons who are competently trained in practicing this area of surgery, and are fully capable of passing the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Board Examinations. The program is dedicated to increasing the resident’s competency and proficiency in the clinical areas of oral maxillofacial surgery, medicine, surgery and anesthesia along with advanced abilities in diagnosis, treatment planning and decision-making.
The program is also designed to maximize the resident’s ability to interact with other health care providers in treating patients. The program encourages an appreciation for professional literature, the value of scholarly activity and professional service.
Eligibility
Graduation from an accredited American Dental Association or Canadian Dental Association dental school, and an expressed desire on the part of the applicant to complete the requirements of eligibility for Certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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How to Apply
The Denver Health Maxillofacial Surgery and General Practice Residency Programs participate in the Postdoctoral Application Support Services (PASS) program for applications and in "The MATCH" program through National Matching Services, Inc. for the selection of candidates.
All PASS application materials must be received by PASS no later than November 1, 2010.
Send materials to:
PASS
Suite 101
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-2212
The Residency Director must receive the following materials through PASS, by November 1, 2010:
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Pass application
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Dental school transcripts from a fully accredited ADA program,
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National board scores,
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Curriculum vitae,
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Dean's professional evaluation with comments of recommendation,
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Faculty professional evaluation with comments of recommendation (at least two),
For further information concerning this or other Dental Programs at Denver Health Medical Center please contact:
Richard D. Zallen, D.D.S., M.D.
Director of Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Denver Health Medical Center
301 W. 6th Ave. Bannock Street- MC 0242
Denver, Colorado 80204-4507
Telephone 303.602.8236 Fax 303.602.8247
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Benefits
- Each Resident receives a cash stipend of $40,500 per year.
- Professional Liability insurance, covered by the hospital
- Medical and Dental Health Insurance plan
- 11 days of paid time off
- Free parking
* Cafeteria meal vouchers are provided to Residents on-call.
Equal Opportunity
Denver Health will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, political party, or status as a veteran.
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