College of Dental Medicine—Postdoctoral Programs 299 of Science degree. Information on that degree can be found in this section. The clinical program in endodontics will focus on the delivery of patient care that is supported by both contemporary concepts and advanced technological developments. It will include, but not be limited to, the use of magnification in practice, the use of nickel titanium instruments, electronic apex locators, ultrasonic instrumentation and irrigation, digital and CBCT radiography, pulpal preservation procedures, regenerative procedures, and a wide range of surgical interventions. The program is bolstered in the delivery of contemporary care by its integration with the other dental specialties as appropriate. The didactic program consists of a core curriculum designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the basic sciences as they relate to the specialty of endodontics and patient care. This basis is then supported by an in-depth review of the endodontic literature from both historical and contemporary perspectives and is designed to provide the resident student with the knowledge necessary to achieve board certification by the American Board of Endodontics. To further the achievement of the residents, and to provide the necessary educational experiences, the program will include experiences in research and the writing of protocols and, where indicated, grants for support, writing technical and scientific manuscripts, the potential for manuscript publication, experiences in the provision of lectures and seminars, and interaction with colleagues and leaders in endodontic education in professional meetings and seminars. The courses that exist within the endodontic curriculum are required of all residents. Postdoctoral Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program (OMFS) offers two options: a four-year OMFS certificate track and a six-year OMFS/M.D. certificate and degree track. The four-year OMFS certificate program provides comprehensive education and training in both basic and clinical sciences through an integrated curriculum, including formal medical and surgical off-service rotations, lectures, conferences, seminars, and ongoing rounds throughout the residents’ educational experience. Over the course of the program, each resident completes more than 30 months of clinical oral and maxillofacial surgery training and 48 months of advanced OMFS education. The six-year, integrated OMFS/M.D. program awards a medical degree from NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (KPCAM) and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from NSU’s College of Dental Medicine to three residents who successfully fulfill all program requirements. Postdoctoral Programs NSU’s College of Dental Medicine developed postdoctoral advanced education programs in several fields starting in the fall of 1997. There are training positions available in endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics, and advanced education in general dentistry. These programs are supervised by board-certified and educationally qualified dental specialists. Lectures, seminars, and multidisciplinary conferences related to patients and their dental treatment, as well as in research, are conducted. Students also serve as instructors in the predoctoral laboratory and clinic. An original research project must be completed by each student (except those in advanced education in general dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery). Upon successful completion of the program requirements, trainees receive certificates in their respective specialties. Postdoctoral Specialties Postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry The Department of Restorative Sciences and Public Health Dentistry offers an accredited, one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD 1) residency program with an optional second year (AEGD 2). The didactic portion of the program includes a core science curriculum designed to provide all postdoctoral residents with an advanced, interdisciplinary education and a detailed, general practice curriculum. The AEGD 2 program includes a didactic and clinical curriculum beyond the scope of practice of the AEGD 1 program. The program emphasizes the concept of comprehensive care for all patients, which includes preventative dentistry, restorative and digital dentistry, fixed prosthetics, removable prosthetics, implantology, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and periodontology. All residents serve the special needs population and receive training on techniques to relieve anxiety and assist in behavior management. Off-site rotations are included during the second year of training to expand the range of experiences available. Postdoctoral Endodontics The postdoctoral program in endodontics is a 24-month certificate program that integrates an extensive exploration of the dental literature, biological sciences, and clinical sciences, with the provision of a wide range of clinical procedures within the scope of endodontics as a dental specialty. In addition to the Certificate in Endodontics, residents can also earn the Master
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