Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Cleveland
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Advanced Education General Dentistry
The AEGD Program, sponsored by the Cleveland Dental Institute, is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). This is a two-year program for dental residents to expand and develop techniques learned in their undergraduate programs.
The residency allows for doctors to gain experience with the full range of dental procedures with a concentration on complex cases offering a unique prospective into how their future practice may function.
Upon completion of the AEGD program, you will be prepared to meet the demands and complexities of modern dentistry.
The AEGD Cleveland program will accept 16 residents each year.
The AEGD Cleveland Program at the Cleveland Dental Institute accepts both U.S. grads and foreign trained dentists.
Residency Programs
General Practice Residency (GPR) – Miami Valley Hospital
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Cleveland
Cleveland Dental Institute
Advanced Education General Dentistry
The AEGD Program, sponsored by the Cleveland Dental Institute, is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). This is a two-year program for dental residents to expand and develop techniques learned in their undergraduate programs.
The residency allows for doctors to gain experience with the full range of dental procedures with a concentration on complex cases offering a unique prospective into how their future practice may function.
Upon completion of the AEGD program, you will be prepared to meet the demands and complexities of modern dentistry.
The AEGD Cleveland program will accept 16 residents each year.
The AEGD Cleveland Program at the Cleveland Dental Institute accepts both U.S. grads and foreign trained dentists.
Advanced Education General Dentistry Program Goals
The program emphasizes the skills needed to properly diagnose, treatment plan, and treat patients of many different backgrounds. Patients include those with complex medical histories, special needs, as well as a wide range of dental needs.
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Residents will train in all aspects of modern dental procedures, using the latest equipment and techniques including CEREC technology, clinical microscope, and 3D imaging, and will complete the requirements for Certification in IV Sedation. The program is multi-disciplinary, and Residents will have the opportunity to work side by side with faculty specialists in all disciplines of practice. Our focus is on excellence in dental care and service. The educational experience will also include rotating through the Operating Room, and Internal Medicine departments at Cleveland Dental Institute.
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The didactic portion of the program will will include implant dentistry, radiology, oral surgery, pathology, temporo-mandibular disorders, I.V. Sedation in Ohio, and CAD CAM Technologies. Practice management, and business tools that the resident will need to begin their careers are explored in great detail.
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The program is two years mandatory, which will differ in both curriculum and requirements. Whereas the first year emphasizes the introduction of the student to comprehensive care, treatment planning, and quality care in a closely supervised setting, the second year will allow the opportunity to explore more advanced procedures and complex cases, again, under close supervision. A certificate of completion will be granted following the successful completion of the 2nd year.
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Examples of treatment performed in The AEGD program include implant placement and restoration, advanced crown and bridge and aesthetic restorations, removable full and partial dentures, endodontic treatment, periodontal treatment, simple and complex oral surgery, pedodontic care, management of orthodontic cases, and radiology. Students will leave the program ready to begin their careers, and achieve success as practicing dentists.
Upon Advanced Education General Dentistry program completion, residents will be able to
Effectively and safely manage the emergency, episodic, apprehensive, and comprehensive needs of patients.
Satisfy requirements for the Certification in IV Sedation.
Confidently and competently coordinate and provide care for patient with special needs including those who are indigent, medically challenged, developmentally disabled, or otherwise would not have access to regular dental care.
Apply Principles of Professionalism and Ethics in all matters of daily practice;
Value the importance of Continuing Dental Education and professional growth in their trajectory as a professional.
Demonstrate effective leadership and management of Dental Team personnel with an emphasis on Team collaboration, development, and constructive Team assessment.
AEGD Cleveland – Advanced Education General Dentistry Program Requirements
Information received by the program must contain the following information in order to be reviewed for consideration of an interview:
- ADEA PASS application
- 2 x 2 photo
- Three letters of recommendation
- Dental school transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal statement
- Proof of graduation from an accredited dental school or its equivalent
- Appropriate academic performance demonstrated in transcripts of individual courses
- Grade Point Average and Class Rank
- NBDE Part 1 & 2 or INBDE Scores (if applicable)
- Letter of recommendation including an assessment of clinical and leadership skills
- Recommendations supporting ethical and professional behavior necessary to work in an advanced education program
- Demonstrated professional qualities, communication skills, and personal traits in the interview process
- Demonstrated qualities and abilities to function in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
Each application is carefully reviewed. After review, qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.
Invited candidates will have a panel interview, and a bench exam to evaluate hand skills. The interviewers complete a standardized evaluation for each applicant.
Following the interviews, the admissions committee will review all applicants for admission.
The Advanced Education General Dentistry residency program will not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The program in advanced education general dentistry residency (24-months) is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation has accredited the program in general practice residency. However, accreditation of the program does not in itself constitute recognition of any dental specialty status.
AEGD Cleveland Tuition & Fees Breakdown
2026-2028 Academic Year†
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
Year 1
SEMESTER 2
$44,800
Year 2
SEMESTER 1
$56,000
Year 2
SEMESTER 2
$56,000
Total Year 1: $121,500
Total Year 2: $112,000
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
Year 1
SEMESTER 2
$44,800
Total Year 1: $121,500
Year 2
SEMESTER 1
$56,000
Year 2
SEMESTER 2
$56,000
Total Year 2: $112,000
† Tuition and fees are established by CDI and are subject to change at the institution’s discretion. Costs may vary depending on the program of study. CDI reserves the right to assess additional fees for special services, resources, or programs as deemed necessary.
Bench Test Preparatory Course
Five Day Courses (Tuesday – Saturday)
Workshop Objectives:
The workshop features didactic and hands-on sessions.
Operative dentistry
- Perform amalgam and composite preparations and restorations in the traditional mannequin labs.
- Class II amalgam restoration.
- Class II composite restoration.
- Restorations of composite preparations using various forms of matrix bands.
RCT
- Rubber dam application, anterior teeth access, cleaning, shaping and obturation, and Posterior teeth access, cleaning and shaping
Treatment planning
- Review simple and complex treatment planning, caries risk assessment, sequencing of treatment plan, presentation of plan, informed consent, and modifications to treatment plan.
Periodontal Scaling
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Learn how to prepare, anesthetize and control bleeding of soft and hard tissue prior to the procedure.
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Perform efficient root planning and scaling following CDCA guidelines.
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Learn how to evaluate soft and hard tissue after completion of the procedure.
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Selection of the ideal instruments to get reliable results.
Treatment planning
- Review simple and complex treatment planning, caries risk assessment, sequencing of treatment plan, presentation of plan, informed consent, and modifications to treatment plan.
Fixed Prosthodontics
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Anterior Tooth Preparation for Metal-ceramic Crown (PFM)
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Perform a preparation and fabricate a temporary restoration on a posterior tooth for a PFM restoration.
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Perform a preparation and fabricate a temporary restoration on an anterior tooth for a full ceramic restoration.
Infection Control
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Management of typodont in the simulation clinic with SDM infection control guidelines.
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Restorations of composite preparations using various forms of matrix bands with emphasis on the use of sectional matrix.
Fee: $6,500
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Includes all dental instruments and materials (HP and the instruments, mounting pole, and manikin, the typodont, SDS Bur Block with Burs, Replacement Teeth, Replacement Burs.)
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Includes mock bench test and an individualized report of results
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Includes daily breakfast & lunch
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Includes certificate of completion.
* Loupes not included.
Seats are Limited!
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