Miami Valley Hospital CDI General Practice Residency (GPR)
The premier dental residency program, sponsored by Miami Valley Hospital.
General Practice Residency (GPR) Program at Miami Valley Hospital
The General Practice Residency Program sponsored by Miami Valley Hospital, in cooperation with Cleveland Dental Institute, is a one-year program.
The program provides clinical, didactic and hospital experiences that prepare the resident to manage the total oral health of ambulatory and hospitalized patients. The overall objective of the GPR Program is to produce general dentists who have developed skills that will allow them to practice total patient care including advanced dental procedures as well as the evaluation of the overall health of their patients.
Residents obtain clinical experience in an 11 operatory hospital dental center. Here, residents work with trained support staff including hygienists, chairside assistants, and expanded function dental auxilaries.
While assigned to the Cleveland Dental Institute Dental Center, residents will provide general dentistry services to patients presenting to the facility under the supervision of general dentists and specialists. Specialists at the MVH Dental Center will provide resident training in endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, periodontics, and implantology. The residents will also have the opportunity to participate in a Conscious Sedation Elective which, when successfully completed, qualify the resident for a Conscious Sedation Permit in Ohio. We award a certificate after successful completion of our program.
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General Practice Residency (GPR) – Miami Valley Hospital
Cleveland Dental Institute
General Practice Residency (GPR) Program at Miami Valley Hospital
The General Practice Residency Program sponsored by Miami Valley Hospital, in cooperation with Cleveland Dental Institute, is a one-year program.
The program provides clinical, didactic and hospital experiences that prepare the resident to manage the total oral health of ambulatory and hospitalized patients. The overall objective of the GPR Program is to produce general dentists who have developed skills that will allow them to practice total patient care including advanced dental procedures as well as the evaluation of the overall health of their patients.
Residents obtain clinical experience in an 11 operatory hospital dental center. Here, residents work with trained support staff including hygienists, chairside assistants, and expanded function dental auxilaries.
While assigned to the Cleveland Dental Institute Dental Center, residents will provide general dentistry services to patients presenting to the facility under the supervision of general dentists and specialists. Specialists at the MVH Dental Center will provide resident training in endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, periodontics, and implantology. The residents will also have the opportunity to participate in a Conscious Sedation Elective which, when successfully completed, qualify the resident for a Conscious Sedation Permit in Ohio. We award a certificate after successful completion of our program.
Miami Valley Hospital GPR Program Goals
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Act as a primary care provider for individuals and groups of patients. This includes: providing emergency and multidisciplinary comprehensive oral health care; providing patient focused care that is safe, effective, and timely as coordinated by the general practitioner; and directing health promotion and disease prevention activities.
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Plan and provide multidisciplinary oral health care for a wide variety of patients including those who present with special needs, complex medical histories, high levels of pain and anxiety, and those who would otherwise have limited access to care.
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Manage the delivery of oral health care by applying concepts of patient and practice management and quality improvement that are responsive to a dynamic health care environment.
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Function effectively and efficiently in multiple health care environments within interdisciplinary health care teams.
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Apply scientific principles to learning and oral health care. This includes using critical thinking, evidence or outcomes-based clinical decision-making, and technology-based information retrieval systems.
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Utilize the values of professional ethics, lifelong learning, patient-centered care, adaptability, and acceptance of cultural diversity in professional practice.
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Understand the oral health needs of communities and engage in community service.
Learn more about the goals of the Miami Valley Hospital GPR program.
Upon completion, residents will be able to
Demonstrate their progressive confidence, competency, efficiency, and technical knowledge in all aspects of general dentistry and advanced dental treatment;
Recognize, diagnose, coordinate, and provide the treatment of dental emergencies and oral disease in a patient-centered manner;
Demonstrate effective and efficient use of the dental team and resources in the provision of timely, cost effective dental treatment with an emphasis on disease risk assessment and prevention.
GPR Miami Valley Tuition & Fees Breakdown
2026-2027 Academic Year†
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
$80,400*
*Plus one-time administration fee of $8,500
Year 1
SEMESTER 2
$53,600
Total for Year: $142,500
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
$80,400*
Year 1
SEMESTER 2
$53,600
*Plus one-time administration fee of $8,500
Total for Year: $142,500
† 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.
Miami Valley Hospital GPR Program Requirements & Application
The GPR program will accept applications through ADEA PASS (linked below) or direct application.
The ADEA PASS application and transcript deadline is October 15 of each year.
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 General Practice Residency Program will not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The program in general practice residency (12-month/optional 2nd year) 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.