College of Dentistry | University of Florida

New Course Icon Advanced Education CE for US and International dentists and dental scholars

* Note to Internationally-Educated Dentists: These programs WILL NOT prepare dentists to become licensed to practice dentistry in Florida. If you are interested in practicing dentistry in Florida, you will need a dental degree from an ADA-accredited dental school in order to be eligible to take the Florida Dental License examination. more info Opens in a new window

Internship

Length: 1 year

Description: An educational experience that lasts one year and includes direct patient care. Internships are open to any dentist (U.S./International) with a dental degree; topics can be either general dentistry or dental specialties.

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Fellowship

Length: 1 year

Description: An educational experience that lasts one year and includes direct patient care. Fellowships are open to any dentist with a dental degree (U.S./International) and specialty training. The topic is a special-interest area in your specialty.

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Preceptorship

Length: 1 month - 1 year

Description: An educational experience that lasts between one month and a year. No direct patient care is included in this experience. Preceptorships are intended for dentists with dental degrees and others who have earned a terminal degree (U.S./International). Topics can be either general dentistry, dental specialties or research topics.

Mini-Residency

Length: Less than 1 month

Description: A custom-study program that lasts less than one month. No direct patient care is included in this experience. Mini-residencies are intended for dentists with a dental degree (U.S./International), topics could be either general dentistry or dental specialties.

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For Florida-licensed Dentists

Board of Dentistry Mandated Remediation
A custom-education program of varying length that is open to Florida-licensed dentists who require BOD mandated remediation; this program may involve direct patient care.

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

UF College of Dentistry
1395 Center Drive
Gainesville, FL 32610

888-550-4590 (toll-free)

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ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program

The University of Florida is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider and a member of the Association for Continuing Dental Education.

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