Dental Service is presently in search of certified candidates for a 36 month Prosthodontic Residency. Upon profitable completion of this program the graduate will obtain a certificates in Prosthodontics.
Overview
The Prosthodontic Residency Program on the VA Houston Healthcare System offers coaching in a broad spectrum of superior fundamental sciences, interdisciplinary medical publicity (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical procedure, Endodontics, and Periodontics), and intensive medical coaching in all areas of prosthodontics.
This system encompasses a variety of prosthodontic fundamentals extending to essentially the most up-to date traits in ideas and practices to develop a well-rounded diagnostician and practitioner with an understanding of the issues concerned within the complete remedy of sufferers.
The didactic portion of this system consists of post-graduate degree fundamental science programs and medical specialty seminars which put together the resident to supply complicated, complete prosthodontic care. The 4 phases of prosthodontics, detachable, fastened, implants, and maxillofacial, are lined completely from examination and analysis, by technical procedures, to follow-up remedy subsequent to the position of the prosthesis. Rules, ideas, and practices are careworn in every section to supply the resident with a broad overview of each the previous and presently accepted procedures for remedy.
The target of this system is to supply a graduate who’s educated and competent in all phases of prosthodontics. All residents are inspired to arrange for board certification and problem the American Board of Prosthodontics. This system is designed to fulfill or exceed the necessities of the Fee on Dental Accreditation’s Requirements for Superior Specialty Training in Prosthodontics.
Necessities
For a Resident appointment you have to be a U.S. Citizen and have graduated from an ADA Accredited Dental College. Full PASS purposes is required.
Wage & Advantages
Wage is $62,000 (approximate) for PGY-1 with will increase for PGY-2 and PGY-3.
Well being advantages and life insurance coverage can be found.
Malpractice legal responsibility protection is supplied.
Dr. Sassan Nadjmi
Director, Prosthodontic Residency Program
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Heart
Dental Service (160)
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77030-4298
Telephone: 713-791-1414, ext. 26161
Fax: 713-794-7640
Electronic mail: Sassan.Nadjmi @va.gov
