These programs are ideal for students considering a career in periodontics.
Periodontal externships are available to dental students at institutions throughout the United States. These externships vary in length from two weeks to several months and many cost little or nothing to the student. Their purpose is to expose dental students to advanced study in periodontics as well as postdoctoral students and faculty. These programs are ideal for helping students determine if they would like to pursue a career in periodontology. Select a school on the menu below to find out more its externship programs.
Schools that offer externship programs:
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department Chair: Dr. Michael Reddy
Duration of externship: Thoughout the academic year
Structure: Participation in the post graduate clinical and didactic programs.
Deadline to apply: None
Number of externships available: 5
Cost of program: Travel and per diem
| Contact: Dr. Nico Geurs | |
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1530 3rd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294 Phone: 205/934-4506 Fax: 205/934-7901 Email: ngeurs@uab.edu |
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Loma Linda University
Department Chair: Dr. Craig Ririe
Duration of externship: Year round - 1 quarter to 4 quarters
Structure: Trainees attend didactic courses, literature seminars, and interdisciplinary treatment-planning sessions but do not treat patients. In the Graduate Periodontics Clinic the activity of externs is limited to clinical assistance and observation of faculty, fellows, and students enrolled in the three-year degree training program.
Deadline to apply: One quarter before planned program starts
Number of externships available: 1-2 each quarter
Cost of Program: $10770 + fees per quarter
| Contact: Jeffrey M. Henkin DDS, MS, FICD | |
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Department of Periodontics Advanced Education in Periodontics Loma Linda University School of Dentistry 24860 Taylor Street Loma Linda, CA 92354 Phone: 909-558-4610 Fax: 909-558-4801 Email: yjimenez@llu.edu |
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University of California San Francisco
Department Chair: Dr. Mark Ryder
Duration of externship: Year-round. 1-2 weeks
Structure: Dental school based.
Deadline to apply: None
Number of externships available: 1-5
Cost of program: The cost of malpractice insurance
Requirements: GPA, Class Rank, Board Scores
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Allesia Allen Resident Coordinator 521 Parnassus Avenue, C628 San Francisco, CA. 94143-0650 Phone: 415/476-1458 Fax: 415/502-4990 Email: Alesia.Allen@ucsf.edu |
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University of Florida
Department Chair: Dr. Ikramuddin Aukhil
Duration of externship: May throuth August. Duration variable
Structure: Externs shadow periodontics residents in the clinic and on the summer hospital anesthesia rotation.
Deadline to apply: None
Number of externships available: 2-3
Cost of program: room and board, travel
Requirements: grades, national boards
| Contact: Dr. Gregory Horning | |
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Periodontics Department PO Box 100434 Gainesville, FL 32610-0434 |
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Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry
Department Chair: Dr. Philip J. Hanes, DDS, MS
Duration of externship: 3 days in mid-May
Structure: Program invites national dental school seniors who may have an interest in becoming a Periodontist to visit the School of Dentistry, observe Clinics, interact with the current residents and faculty of the Advanced Education in Periodontics Program, and interview for the upcoming program if desired.
Deadline to apply: None
Number of externships available: 8
Cost of Program: Room and board plus travel
Requirements: Grades, national boards
| Contact: Ruth Patton | |
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MCG/SOD/AD3823 1459 Laney Walker Blvd. Augusta, GA 30912 Phone: 706-721-2442 Fax: 706-721-9579 Email: RUPATTON@mcg.edu Website: www.mcg.edu/sod/Periodontics/Externship.htm |
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Southern Illinois University
Department Chair: Dr. Dwight E McLeod
Duration of externship: novalue
Structure: Informal opportunities exist for undergraduate and graduate students. Students should contact the University for specific information.
| Contact: Dr. Dwight McLeod | |
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Predoc Director and Chair, Department of Periodontics Phone: 618/474-7023 Email: dmcleod@siue.edu |
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University of Kentucky
Department Chair: Dr. Mark V Thomas
Duration of externship: Year-round, mostly during summer.
Structure: novalue
Deadline to apply: None
Number of externships available: 1-4
Cost of program: On case basis
| Contact: Mohanad Al-Sabbagh, DDS, MS | |
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Program Director Graduate Periodontology 800 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40536 Phone: 859/257-3003 Fax: 859/257-1847 Email: malsa2@email.uky.edu |
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University of Louisville
Department Chair: Dr. Henry Greenwell
Duration of externship: 1 Week. Summer, Fall, or Spring
Structure: Dental school based. Clinical observation. Didactic exposure, depending on availability
Deadline to apply: By arrangement with each student
Number of externships available: 6-10
Cost of program: Housing and meals
| Contact: Dr. Henry Greenwell | |
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Professor and Chairman, Director of Graduate Periodontics Phone: 502/852-6928 Fax: 502/852-1317 Email: henry.greenwell@louisville.edu |
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University of Maryland
Department Chair: Dr. Mark Reynolds
Duration of externship: 1-2 weeks during the summer session (June - August). Due to summer schedules, late July and August generally afford students the greatest chance to observe program activities.
Structure: Program permits students the opportunity to "shadow" residents during 1-2 weeks of normally scheduled didactic and clinical activities. For example, students are permitted to attend seminars such as current literature, treatment planning, surgical techniques, as well as observe direct patient care, including periodontal and implant surgeries.
Deadline to apply: April 15th
Number of externships available: 1-5
Requirements: Candidates must provide a letter from their institution documenting acceptable academic standing and assurance that they will be covered by liability and medical insurance while participating in the externship program.
| Contact: Sandra S. Ringgold | |
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Academic Program Specialist 650 W. Baltimore St., Room 4222 Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410-706-7153 Fax: 410-706-7201 Email: sringgold@umaryland.edu |
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Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Department Chair: Dr. Roland Baron, DDS, PhD
Duration of externship: October 1-July 1
Structure: 10-15 day site visit and interaction with students and faculty. Externs are welcome to sit in on classes, observe in the clinic and take part in much of the day to day activities.
Deadline to apply: Minimum of six weeks before intended start date
Number of externships available: 12
Cost of Program: $0
| Contact: Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity | |
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Harvard School of Dental Medicine 188 Longwood Avenue, REB 309 Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617-432-1452 Email: omii@hsdm.harvard.edu |
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University of Michigan
Department Chair: Dr. William V. Giannobile
Duration of externship: 1 week during Spring-Summer terms
Structure: The program provides externs exposure to both didactic and clinical portions of the Graduate Periodontics Program at the University of Michigan. The clinical program includes techniques in oral implantology, bone augmentation and periodontal surgery. Time will also be available to spend in the clinical and basic science research components in periodontal tissue engineering, biomimetics and chemotherapeutics.
Deadline to apply: May 1
Number of externships available: 10
Cost of program: Free of charge. Student is responsible for travel expenses.
Requirements: Please request application form. This program is limited to dental students only.
| Contact: Dr. Karim El-Kholy | |
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1011 N. University - Room 1334 Ann Arbor - MI - USA 48109-1078 Phone: 734/763-3325 Fax: 734/763-5503 Email: kelkholy@umich.edu |
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| Additional contact: Mrs. Alicia Baker | |
| Email: bakeri@umich.edu | |
University of Minnesota
Department Chair: Dr. Bashar Bakdash
Structure: School offers numerous outreach clinical opportunities for its own DDS & DH students in both public & private community settings. In addition, the DDS & DH students spend an average of 5+ half days observing and assisting Periodontology Advanced Education Residents.
| Contact: Dr. Bashar Bakdash | |
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Professor and Director, Division of Periodontology Phone: 612/625-8684 Fax: 612/626-2652 Email: bakda001@umn.edu |
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Saint Louis University
Department Chair: D. Douglas Miley, DMD, MSD
Duration of externship: Varies, depending on individual needs
Structure: Dental School based - two seperate clinical facilties
Deadline to apply: None
Number of externships available: 1-5
Cost of program: none
| Contact: Dr. D Douglas Miley | |
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Director, Graduate Periodontics Phone: 314/977-8362 Email: mileydd@slu.edu |
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Department Chair: Dr. Dana Graves
| Contact: Dr. Michael J Deasy | |
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Chair, Department of Periodontics Phone: 973/972-4639 Fax: 973/972-3884 Email: deasy@umdnj.edu |
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Columbia University
Department Chair: Dr. Panos Papapanou
Duration of externship: July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004
Structure: One week to a month
Deadline to apply: None
Number of externships available: Open
Requirements: Must have written permission from student's dental school.
Website: cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/dental/perio/
SUNY at Buffalo
Department Chair: Dr. Sebastian G. Ciancio
Duration of externship: Arranged
Structure: The Visiting Scholar Program is for applicants interested in an externship or customized continuing education rotation in clinical periodontics, and does not lead to a Certificate of Proficiency or graduate degree. However, a Certificate of Completion is awarded. The Visiting Scholar Program essentially is a custom-designed continuing education program that can be arranged according to the applicant's interests, and is very flexible with regard to time and content (e.g., one month to 1 year). For example, the program may involve clinical periodontal training, seminar or lecture courses on clinical or basic sciences, teaching, research, or various combinations of those components. A DDS/DMD degree or foreign equivalent is required.
Deadline to apply: Open
Number of externships available: 1-2
Cost of program: Varies, depending on length and content of program
Requirements: A preliminary email interview generally is required to determine student interest, program length, costs, and components. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Cohen to arrange program details.
| Contact: Robert E. Cohen, D.D.S., Ph.D. | |
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School of Dental Medicine University at Buffalo 250 Squire Hall Fax: 716/837-7623 Email: rcohen@buffalo.edu |
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University of North Carolina
Department Chair: Dr. David Paquette (Interim)
Duration of externship: September-June, possibly July. 1 Week
Structure: Student becomes part of the department and interacts with all faculty and residents in all activities
Deadline to apply: No deadline. Can be arranged by email.
Number of externships available: 1-5
Cost of program: Travel and per diem
| Contact: Dr. Ray C Williams | |
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Professor and Chair, Dept of Periodontology Phone: 919/966-2701 Fax: 919/966-0284 Email: ray_williams@dentistry.unc.edu |
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Case Western Reserve University
Department Chair: Dr. Nabil F Bissada
Duration of externship: Time is arranged between the student and the Department of Periodontics
Structure: Dental school based, consisting of attending periodontal seminars
and observing graduate students in the graduate periodontal clinic
Deadline to apply: N/A
Number of externships available: 1-5
Cost of Program: No cost
| Contact: Dr. Nabil F Bissada | |
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Phone: 216/368-6752 Fax: 216/368-3204 Email: nxb4@po.cwru.edu |
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Ohio State University
Department Chair: Dr. Angelo Mariotti
Duration of externship: Individually arranged between student and Program; mostly during Spring and Summer quarters; 1-7 days
Structure: Dental School based. Clinical observation in all Graduate Clinic activities and didactic exposure to all Graduate Periodontics courses and seminars.
Deadline to apply: N/A; can be arranged by email; students are expected to contact program at least 2 weeks prior to anticipated start date
Number of externships available: 5-10
Requirements: Student is required to submit copy of CV and bring proof of required immunizations (more information)
Cost of program: No cost; student is responsible for own travel, lodging, and meals. Travel grants available to qualified students.
| Contact: Dr. Dimitris N. Tatakis | |
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Professor of Periodontology Phone: 614/292-0371 Fax: 614/292-4612 Email: tatakis.1@osu.edu |
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University of Pennsylvania
Department Chair: Dr. Joseph P. Fiorellini
Duration of externship: Varies, depending on individual needs
Structure: Dental school based
Number of externships available: 1-5
| Contact: Dr. Joseph P. Fiorellini | |
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Robert Schattner Center School of Dental Medicine Department of Periodontics 240 South 40th Street Philadelphia PA 19104-6030 Phone: 215/898-3268 Fax: 215/573-3939 Email: jpf@dental.upenn.edu |
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Medical Unversity of South Carolina
Department Chair: Dr. Robert G. Gellin, DMD, MHS
Duration of externship: Year round, typically 1 week
Structure: Program offers students the opportunity to interact with residents, faculty and staff during 1 week of normally scheduled didactic and clinical activities. Students may attend seminars such as current literature, treatment planning, surgical techniques, as well as observe direct patient care, including periodontal and implant surgeries.
Deadline to apply: None
Number of externships available: Unlimited
Cost of Program: None
Requirements: Candidates must provide a letter from their institution documenting acceptable academic standing and assurance that they will be covered by liability and medical insurance while participating in the externship program.
Cost of program: None
| Contact: Joe W. Krayer, DDS, MS | |
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Assistant Professor Division of Periodontics Director, Post-Doctoral Periodontics Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine 30 Bee Street, Room 115 Charleston, South Carolina 29425 Phone: 843-792-7612 Fax: 843-792-7809 Email: krayer@musc.edu |
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University of Tennessee
Department Chair: Paul S. Bland
Duration of externship: Flexible
Structure: Students will attend seminars, journal review, case conference, and assist within the post-graduate clinic. In addition students will have the opportunity to explore the research opportunities available to periodontal residents.
Deadline to apply: Flexible
Number of externships available: 3
Cost of program: Housing - variable
Requirements: dental school transcript, one letter of support, curriculum vitae, Part I National Board scores, proof of clinic liability insurance (letter from Dean of Clinic Director)
| Contact: Dr. Swati Y. Rawal | |
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Department of Periodontology Interim Program Director Postgraduate Periodontics College of Dentistry University of Tennessee 875 Union Avenue Memphis TN 38163 |
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Baylor College of Dentistry
Department Chair: Dr. Jeffrey A. Rossmann, DDS, MS
Duration of externship: Last week July/1st week of August
Structure: 2 week rotation with an assigned 3rd year perio resident. Visit 2 local perio offices.
Deadline to apply: April 1
Number of externships available: 4
Requirements: Preference given to Baylor dental students.
| Contact: Debbie Roberts | |
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Administrative Assitant Baylor College of Dentistry, Dept of Perio 3302 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75246 Phone: 214-828-8140 Fax: 214-4563 Email: droberts@bcd.tamhsc.edu |
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University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio
Department Chair: Dr. David L Cochran
Duration of externship: July (second week) to December (second week), and January (second week) to End of April. Maximum of two weeks.
Structure: Dental school based. Students attend some classes and observe in the graduate clinic. Students with insurance coverage can assist
Deadline to apply: None
Requirements: We only accept students in their 3rd or 4th year of dental school.
| Contact: Robin Druckman | |
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Academic Coordinator Phone: 210/567-3176 Fax: 210/567-6721 Email: Druckman@uthscsa.edu |
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University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston
Department Chair: Dr. James Katancik
Duration of externship: No set dates; arrangements made for each applicant; one-two week duration
Structure: Attendee will participate in all periodontal seminars and assist in clinic.
Deadline to apply: One month prior to date of externship
Number of externships available: Variable
Cost of program: No cost
Requirements: Letter from dental school stating coverage of Malpractice insurance.
| Contact: Robin Weltman | |
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Program Director Department of Periodontics 6516 MD Anderson Blvd., Room 309 Houston, Texas 77030 Phone: 713-500-4382 Fax: 713-500-4393 Email: Robin.L.Weltman@uth.tmc.edu |
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Department Chair: Dr. Harvey Schenkein
Duration of externship: One or two week sessions end of July through August
Structure: Course content will include working directly with periodontal faculty and residents. Students will participate in resident seminars and attend periodontal lectures. Some reading and library work will be required. As part of the experience, students will have the opportunity to spend time in a private periodontal office.
Deadline to apply: May 10
Number of externships available: Usually not more than 2
Cost of program: No application or tuition fees. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and living expenses.
Requirements: Formal application, personal statement and 2 letters of recommendation are required.
| Contact: Faye Miles | |
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VCU School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics Box 980566 Richmond, VA 23298 Phone: 804/828-4867 Email: ftmiles@vcu.edu |
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