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New Course Icon AGD Mastership Preparation Course - Comprehensive Dentistry Program Class 26

"As a graduate of CDP-22 and visiting faculty for CDP-23 and CDP-24, I cannot overstate the value and strength of this program. The personal enjoyment and professional growth derived from this program can best be illustrated by the number of individuals who have been repeat participants. I would like to encourage you to contact Dr. Jim Haddix, Program Director, or any of the other helpful people at the department of Continuing Dental Education concerning questions about the program. We look forward to hearing from you!"

Tony Menendez, DDS, MAGD

Course Description

For over 25 years, the University of Florida has provided a unique program for dentists seeking an opportunity to:

  • Earn 600 credits applicable toward a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. In fact, the University of Florida offers the only Mastership track program that allows you to complete all your Mastership requirements in 25 months.
  • Completion of AGD Mastership program qualifies participant to seek Diplomate status with the American Board of General Dentists
  • Interact with excellent instructors specializing in different fields; with evidence-based, research supported insights into the latest advancements in the profession
  • Develop camaraderie with practitioners nationally and internationally
  • Compile a body of reference material for practical, immediate use in your practice come Monday morning
  • Deepen knowledge for newly licensed dentists or introduce new skills for experienced dentists

In short, this two-year postgraduate course in comprehensive dentistry is designed to provide the general practitioner with an organized and structured educational program of dental sciences in a format that has something to offer everyone. Classes meet one weekend per month on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (including breakfast/lunch on Fri/Sat and breakfast on Sun). Classes consist of lectures, discussion, in-office projects, literature review, and intensive hands-on participation utilizing the College of Dentistry’s state-of-the-art Simulation Lab.

The course curriculum parallels the requirements for Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. A certificate of completion will be awarded each candidate meeting all requirements of the following curriculum:

T.M.D./Occlusion   46 hours
Operative Dentistry 46 hours
Periodontics 46 hours
Fixed Prosthodontics 46 hours
Removable Prosthodontics 46 hours
Endodontics 46 hours
Oral Surgery 46 hours
Esthetics 46 hours
Electives 102 hours
Implants 46 hours
Practice Management 24 hours
Basic Science 12 hours
Special Patient Care 12 hours
Oral Medicine/Oral Diagnosis 12 hours
Orthodontics 12 hours
Pediatric Dentistry 12 hours
Total Hours 600 hours

Course Director

Dr. James Haddix, D.M.D.,
Associate Professor and Director of Predoctoral Endodntics and the Comprehensive Dentistry Program at the University of Florida.

Faculty

Courses will be presented by a variety of instructors including UF Faculty, other nationally recognized experts and private practitioners who are known for their standards of excellence.

Location

University of Florida College of Dentistry - Gainesville (map)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Fri./Sat.)
8 a.m. - noon (Sun.)

Curriculum Hours

600

Hands-On Course Hands-On Workshop

Course Limit

20 participants.

Applying

Applications are available by calling 1-888-550-4590 toll free.

CDP Admission Packet PDF[492K]

Registration
Fees

$22,375.

Payable with an initial deposit of $2,500 and $795 monthly attendance fees
Dates Location Course #  
June 2010 – June 2012 Gainesville 120001

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