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Department of Restorative Dentistry

Graduate Prosthodontics Program

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Program Description

The University of Washington Graduate Prosthodontics program is a CODA accredited 3-year residency training program. The program includes instruction in Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Implant Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Students completing the program are awarded a Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. The Master of Science in Dentistry degree (MSD) requires planning, executing and defending an acceptable research project in addition to the didactic and clinical prosthodontic training.

The program in prosthodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements.”   The Commisson is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.   The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611.  Commission’s web address.

Program Goals and Objectives

  1. To produce prosthodontists who demonstrate proficiency in diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of Prosthodontic patients. This objective is in accordance with the UW-SOD mission statement and criteria set forth by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
  2. To produce prosthodontists who demonstrate proficiency in the management of patients requiring interdisciplinary treatment planning and treatment, and long-term supportive therapy.
  3. To teach the resident how to evaluate the dental literature for evidence-based conclusions and to apply this to the clinical practice of Prosthodontics.
  4. To thoroughly prepare residents to successfully challenge the American Board of Prosthodontics to achieve board certification.
  5. To produce prosthodontists who generate, disseminate, and preserve knowledge, and who serve the community and the specialty.
  6. To produce prosthodontists who have experience in research methodology.

A copy of our Program Syllabus, Policies, and Procedures  (PDF) is available for download.