About the Program
The Advanced Education Program in Periodontics is a 36-month, full-time program beginning July 1. It is designed to meet the eligibility requirements of the American Dental Association for specialization in periodontics and for the certifying examination given by the American Board of Periodontology. Three students are accepted each year.
Training is provided at the School of Dental Medicine and at affiliated teaching hospitals, including Stony Brook University Medical Center. The program objective is to produce highly educated and clinically competent periodontists proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of the various forms of periodontal diseases. Significant training is given in implantology, oral and periodontal plastic surgery, oral reconstructive surgery, parenteral intravenous moderate sedation, and periodontal medicine. Educational objectives are accomplished through lectures, seminars, case presentation conferences, and clinical practice.
The receipt of a certificate in periodontics is dependent upon satisfactory completion of all scheduled courses, a portfolio of 20 written completed case reports, and passing in-service, oral comprehensive examinations and simulated American Board of Periodontology examinations.
Coursework Requirements
The didactic curriculum complements the residents’ clinical experiences. The core curriculum offers the knowledge and experience required in the medical and dental management of the pediatric and special needs patient. In addition, the curriculum meets the eligibility requirements of the ADA Committee on Dental Accreditation Standards for Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
| Year I AY 2021-2022 | Credits | Hours |
| Introduction To Postdoctoral Periodontics | 4 | 148 |
| Geriatrics | 0 | 8 |
| Physical Diagnosis and Medical Risk Assessment | 0 | 12 |
| Implantology | 1 | 40 |
| Normal and Reparative Tissue Development in the Oral Cavity (HDO 531) | 2 | 26 |
| Host Parasite Interactions (HDO 532) | 2 | 26 |
| Regional Anatomy, Orofacial Neuroscience and Pain Conditions (HDO 533) | 2 | 26 |
| Anesthesiology | 4 | 160 |
| Sedation | 1 | 60 |
| Restoring Dental Implants | 1 | 18 |
| Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders | 0 | 10 |
| Research Design and Biostatistics | 0 | 18 |
| Ethics and Professionalism in Dental Practice | 0 | 9 |
| Literature Review (Biology & Pathology of the Periodontium [HDO 530]) | 4 | 70 |
| Current Periodontology and Implantology Literature Review I | 1 | 50 |
| Conferences in Clinical Periodontics I | 1 | 76 |
| Surgical Seminars I | 1 | 45 |
| Periodontal Clinic I | 15 | 720 |
| Orthodontic and Periodontal Literature Review/Treatment Planning Seminar | 0 | 10 |
| Periodontic/Prosthodontic Treatment Planning Seminar | 1 | 20 |
| Unexpected Outcomes in Periodontics | 0 | 9 |
| Implant Treatment Planning Considerations | 0 | 9 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Seminars | 0 | 12 |
| Research Project for MS in Biomedical Sciences | TBD | |
| Sub-Total | 40 | 1582 |
| Year II AY 2022-2023 | Credits | Hours |
| Periodontal Clinic II | 18 | 1088 |
| Advanced Oral Pathology & Medicine | 2 | 18 |
| Conferences in Clinical Periodontics II | 2 | 76 |
| Surgical Seminars II | 2 | 45 |
| Current Periodontology and Implantology Literature Review II | 2 | 50 |
| Treatment Planning Seminars in Restorative/Implant Dentistry I | 3 | 50 |
| Literature Review (Clinical Periodontology) | 4 | 70 |
| Prosthodontics | 0 | 12 |
| Orthodontic and Periodontal Literature Review/Treatment Planning Seminar | 0 | 10 |
| Periodontic/Prosthodontic Treatment Planning Seminar | 2 | 20 |
| Unexpected Outcomes in Periodontics | 0 | 9 |
| Laser Dentistry and Advances in Laser-Assisted Periodontal and Implant Therapy | 1 | 16 |
| Implant Treatment Planning Considerations | 0 | 9 |
| Research Project for MS in Biomedical Sciences | 2 | TBD |
| Sub-Total | 38 | 1473 |
| Year III AY 2023-2024 | Credits | Hours |
| Periodontal Clinic III | 18 | 1088 |
| Conferences in Clinical Periodontics III | 2 | 76 |
| Surgical Seminars III | 2 | 45 |
| Current Periodontology and Implantology Literature Review III | 3 | 50 |
| Treatment Planning Seminars in Restorative/Implant Dentistry II | 3 | 50 |
| Practice Management | 0 | 6 |
| Orthodontic and Periodontal Literature Review/Treatment Planning Seminar | 0 | 10 |
| Periodontic/Prosthodontic Treatment Planning Seminar | 2 | 20 |
| Unexpected Outcomes in Periodontics | 0 | 9 |
| Implant Therapy in Practice | 0 | 18 |
| Provisionalization of Dental Imlants | 0 | 24 |
| Implant Treatment Planning Considerations | 0 | 9 |
| Research Project for MS in Biomedical Sciences | TBD | |
| Sub-Total | 30 | 1405 |
| Total | 108 | 4460 |
Research Opportunities
To explore research opportunities within Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, please visit the Office of Research page or contact Dr. Stephen Walker, Interim Director for Research.
Tuition and Fees
The State University of New York (SUNY) determines the tuition. Information about tuition and fees can be found at the following website: https://dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu/student/costofattendance.
Meet Our Team
Program Director: Hossein Bassir, DDS, DMSc
Phone: (631) 638-3664 | Email: seyed.bassir@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Faculty:
John A. Diana, DDS
Kathleen M. Frost, DDS
Vincent J. Iacono, DMD
Brandon G. Katz, DDS
Gary D. Kitzis, DMD
Jennifer L. Kraus, DDS
Srinivas Myneni, DDS, MS, PhD
Alex G. Pappas, DDS
Georgios Romanos, DDS, PhD
John A. Rose, DDS
Caroline Rubino, DDS, MA
Steven M. Zove, DDS
Application Information
Application Requirements:
- Passed Part I, National Dental Board Examination
- Proficient in the English language
- Report postdoctoral Dental Match Program Code to PASS
- Submit PASS application on line
- Application requires a $100.00 fee. Visit our PASS website for the link to submit your payment
Admission Requirements:
- Passed Parts I and II, National Dental Board Examination
- Earned a D.M.D./D.D.S degree or equivalent
Application:
The application deadline is August 1 of the year preceding matriculation. The Stony Brook University Advanced Education Program in Periodontics participates in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) PASS program and the National Matching Service program.
Questions regarding the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics can be directed to Sdm.periodontics@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
