Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will:

• Functions as a patient's primary and comprehensive oral health care provider.
• Consistently recommends treatment that is appropriate for the patient’s diagnosis, sequences the treatment appropriately and refers to a specialist as necessary.
• Demonstrates understanding the value community service provides for oral health care for at risk populations.

Residents on completion of the AEGD program will have the knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary oral health care at a level of skill and competency beyond that achieved in their pre-doctoral training. It is expected that they will be able to provide this care to a broad and diverse patient population which includes the medically compromised and those with special needs.

The mission of the AEGD Residency Program is to continue the professional development of oral health care providers in keeping with the UMKC School of Dentistry's core values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and justice. The Standards of the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) is the accrediting body that provides the structure and educational outcomes required for its graduates to provide comprehensive oral health care to a wide range of population groups.

The objectives of the didactic and clinical experiences are to broaden and strengthen the scope and level of residents' competencies and proficiencies in the practice of dentistry.

Educational formats used are: formal courses, lectures, seminars, literature reviews, assigned readings, hands-on courses, case presentation, attendance at continuing education, guest speakers, treatment planning conferences, clinical demonstrations, and chairside clinical teaching.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Requirements for a Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)

Successful completion includes:

1. Maintaining a 3.0 GPA for all assigned didactic and clinical course work
2. Maintenance of all required clinical documentation
3. Document clinical cases for presentation at treatment planning seminars
4. Progressively increase resident’s scope of practice and increase clinical competencies beyond that of a graduate of a four-year D.D.S. (D.M.D.) program
5. Provide dental care to a diverse population in an ethical, competent, compassionate, and professional manner
6. Achieve established program “goals and objectives” established by the Council of Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association
7. Coordinate and participate in community service projects
8. Comply with all policies established by UMKC and the School of Dentistry.