Advanced Education in General Dentistry

About The Program

Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Maryland is comprised of two programs--the one-year course and the two-year AEGD certificate/MS/PhD degree option. The one-year Advanced General Dentistry Program is designed to improve and refine residents' scientific knowledge and clinical skills in the practice of general dentistry. It prepares the resident to assess the patient's general health status relative to anticipated dental treatment and to plan and deliver that treatment. Where specialist care is required, the generalist learns to serve as the principal coordinator. Didactic and clinical training and experience in patient, personnel and practice management is emphasized. The clinical experience includes a broad range of clinical cases and is designed to match each resident's specific needs and interests. In addition, the clinical facility is organized as a simulated private group practice, facilitating residents' opportunities to acquire skills necessary for managing a group practice.

The two-year AEGD program incorporates all the goals and objectives of the one-year program and is designed to expand the residents' educational opportunities for:

The overall mission of the one-year program is to facilitate the transition from the predoctoral dental setting into general practice through advanced didactic training and clinical experience in a simulated group general practice environment. The mission of the degree program is to train dentists for careers in education and/or research.

The University of Maryland AEGD Program is presented in a state of the art setting that includes:

The AEGD program has a strong patient base, with patient visits totalling 23,000 in 1994-95. Patients present challenging and complex treatment needs including:

An active research program is a vital feature of the AEGD Program. Research projects include clinical, laboratory and basic science studies allowing access to the latest techniques and dental materials (some pre-market).

Located in a full service dental school (which includes clinical and basic sciences), experienced general dentistry faculty and specialists specifically assigned to the AEGD Program are available as resources for the resident. There is an in-house dental laboratory to assist the resident, while most work is accomplished by a high quality commercial lab.

The didactic portion of the program consists of a comprehensive seminar series stressing literature review. All aspects of clinical dentistry and practice management are covered. A lunch and learn series offers exposure to product information from representatives of dental manufacturing companies. The degree programs offer formal courses in the basic sciences and research methodology.

Drawing from a large, international applicant pool, Maryland's AEGD program assembles an outstanding and diverse class each year. With approximately 20 residents, the congenial atmosphere of the AEGD program at the University of Maryland attracts and provides the best that dental education has to offer.

Admissions Information

2004-2005 Advanced General Dentistry Orientation Information (pdf)

All applicants to the AEGD program must submit their applications through PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service).  In order to receive a PASS application, you should contact:

After you submit all of your application documents through PASS, PASS will then forward your application materials to the University of Maryland.

Additionally, please submit the following documents directly to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs in one master envelope:

• one copy of the completed University of Maryland Advanced Dental Education application form,
• three faculty letters of recommendation
• official transcripts of all undergraduate and dental school grades
• official transcripts of National Board scores
• current curriculum vitae

These documents should be placed in one master envelope and addressed to:

For selection of candidates, the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program participates in the National Matching Service. You must participate in the National Matching Service in order to be considered for selection for this program. You may contact the National Matching Service at:

Applicants must register with the National Matching Service and agree to abide by the rules for the matching process.