Advanced Dental Education Program in Periodontics

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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 2021-2022CreditsHours
Introduction To Postdoctoral Periodontics4148
Geriatrics08
Physical Diagnosis and Medical Risk Assessment012
Implantology  140
Normal and Reparative Tissue Development in the Oral Cavity  (HDO 531)226
Host Parasite Interactions (HDO 532)226
Regional Anatomy, Orofacial Neuroscience and Pain Conditions (HDO 533)226
Anesthesiology4160
Sedation160
Restoring Dental Implants118
Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders010
Research Design and Biostatistics018
Ethics and Professionalism in Dental Practice09
Literature Review (Biology & Pathology of the Periodontium [HDO 530])470
Current Periodontology and Implantology Literature Review I150
Conferences in Clinical Periodontics I176
Surgical Seminars I    145
Periodontal Clinic I15720
Orthodontic and Periodontal Literature Review/Treatment Planning Seminar010
Periodontic/Prosthodontic Treatment Planning Seminar120
Unexpected Outcomes in Periodontics09
Implant Treatment Planning Considerations 09
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Seminars012
Research Project for MS in Biomedical Sciences TBD
Sub-Total401582
Year II AY 2022-2023CreditsHours
Periodontal Clinic II181088
Advanced Oral Pathology & Medicine218
Conferences in Clinical Periodontics II276
Surgical Seminars II 245
Current Periodontology and Implantology Literature Review II250
Treatment Planning Seminars in Restorative/Implant Dentistry I350
Literature Review (Clinical Periodontology)470
Prosthodontics012
Orthodontic and Periodontal Literature Review/Treatment Planning Seminar010
Periodontic/Prosthodontic Treatment Planning Seminar220
Unexpected Outcomes in Periodontics09
Laser Dentistry and Advances in Laser-Assisted Periodontal and Implant Therapy116
Implant Treatment Planning Considerations 09
Research Project for MS in Biomedical Sciences2TBD
Sub-Total381473
Year III AY 2023-2024CreditsHours
Periodontal Clinic III181088
Conferences in Clinical Periodontics III276
Surgical Seminars III245
Current Periodontology and Implantology Literature Review III350
Treatment Planning Seminars in Restorative/Implant Dentistry II350
Practice Management06
Orthodontic and Periodontal Literature Review/Treatment Planning Seminar010
Periodontic/Prosthodontic Treatment Planning Seminar220
Unexpected Outcomes in Periodontics09
Implant Therapy in Practice018
Provisionalization of Dental Imlants024
Implant Treatment Planning Considerations 09
Research Project for MS in Biomedical Sciences TBD
Sub-Total301405
                                                                   Total1084460

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: Srinivas Myneni, BDS, MS, PhD
Phone: (631) 632-8971 | Email: srinivas.mynenivenkatasatya@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Faculty:
John A. Diana, DDS
Paul Fletcher, DDS
Scott Froum, DDS
Vincent J. Iacono, DMD
James Iovino, DDS
Erika Kaplan, DDS
Brandon G. Katz, DDS
Gary D. Kitzis, DMD
Jeffrey Kopman, DDS
Jennifer L. Kraus, DDS
Naleesa Lee, DDS
Srinivas Myneni, BDS, MS, PhD
Vanesza Robles Salas, DMD, MPH
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 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 DMD/DDS 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.