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Director:
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John W. Thurmond, D.D.S., M.S., Diplomate, American Board of General Dentistry
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Faculty:
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Dean A. Elledge, D.D.S., M.S., Frank B. Gardner, D.D.S., Sam E. Hayes, D.D.S., David L. Moore, D.D.S., M.D., David J. Thein, D.D.S., M.S.D., Gregory A. Thompson, D.D.S.
The advanced education in general dentistry program is a 12-month program beginning in July for eight residents and is designed to refine and advance knowledge and clinical competency and proficiency in the practice of general dentistry. The program bridges the gap between dental school and dental practice. Clinical instruction is offered in all of the clinical disciplines. The didactic component provides postgraduate training in the basic and behavioral sciences, as well as the clinical sciences and practice management. Upon completion of this program a certificate in general dentistry will be awarded.
An optional second year of residency is offered for two students. The emphases during this year of the program are in advanced restorative and implant dentistry.
Eligibility
An applicant for this program must be a citizen of the United States or a foreign national having a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. Applicants must also submit evidence of graduation from a school of dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or the Canadian Dental Accrediting Commission, or verification from the dean of an accredited dental school that the applicant will graduate during the current academic year.
Tuition and Fees
Estimated school tuition can be obtained at the Advanced Education Enrollment Fees section of this catalog. If selected for the program there is a $750 nonrefundable acceptance fee which must be paid within two weeks of the time of acceptance of the position. More information will be provided to the applicant once he/she is accepted into the program.
Financial Assistance
Up-to-date additional information on financial assistance can be obtained at http://www.sfa.umkc.edu/
Stipend
No stipend is available. Residents receive income generated from their clinical practice of general dentistry. The income paid is approximately 33 percent of the net fees collected for clincial treatment they provide in the program. Net collected clinical fees are defined as gross clinic fees collected, less scheduled laboratory fees incurred as a part of the treatment procedures, and/or less any fee waivers granted (see also Financial Assistance section)
Applications
Application to this program is either through UMKC or through the Postdoctoral Application Support Services (PASS). Use the link http://dentistry.umkc.edu/assets/forms/advancededucation2.asp. for greater detail on both. The deadline for receipt of application at the school is Oct. 1 of the year prior to planned enrollment.
Interview
Competitive applicants will be invited to Kansas City for an interview with the program director and other selected faculty and staff. If invited, the interview is a required part of the application process and funding is the responsibility of the applicant.
Point of Contact
To request further information, please contact either the Office of Student Programs at (816) 235-2080 or dds@umkc.edu; or the program director, Dr. John W. Thurmond at (816) 235-2164 or thurmondj@umkc.edu.
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