Philip Hanes, D.D.S., M.S. 
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Advanced Education

Candice S. Henderson, B.S. 

Residency Program Coordinator

Office of Advanced Education

GHSU College of Dental Medicine 

Augusta, GA 30912-1000

706-721-2251 Office

706-723-0234 Fax

 

Advanced Education Program Information

The advanced education program is designed to provide a superior level of clinical skill with an in-depth knowledge of the biological and clinical sciences applicable to the discipline.  Upon successful completion of an advanced education program the candidate receives a certificate and is eligible for examination by the appropriate specialty Board. Program fees may be charged for graduates of foreign dental schools if an individual program accepts applicants with foreign dental degrees. In general, there is no tuition for students with U. S. and Canadian dental degrees but there may be associated program fees. Stipends may be available for some programs and are determined annually depending upon availability of funds.  All advanced education programs begin July 1. See the specific program for application deadlines.  All programs participate in the PASS application process. Some programs participate in the Match candidate selection process.

All of the advanced education programs are accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education and currently have “Approval Status”.

Positions in the advanced education programs are limited and selection is competitive.

We only accept candidates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Most GHSU advanced education programs require that applicants be graduates of dental schools accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Prosthodontic, Periodontic, and Endodontic programs currently consider applicants with foreign dental degrees. 

Georgia Health Sciences University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educational institution that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam War Era veteran.

Masters and Ph.D. programs in oral biology are available and are designed for individuals who desire to pursue a career in dental research or education.  These programs can be pursued independently or concurrently with an advanced education program.  Graduate students must enroll in the College of Graduate Studies and pay graduate school tuition.

The Georgia Health Sciences University does not offer a two-year Advanced Standing program for dentists with a dental degree from outside the United States.