College of Dentistry | University of Florida

Welcome

Welcome to the St. Petersburg Clinic at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Our 12-month certificate program is designed to provide advanced clinical and didactic training in all disciplines of general dentistry beyond the training received in dental school.

Patient treatment is frequently complex and challenging, with multiple opportunities for experience in dental implants, periodontal surgery, advanced prosthetics, oral surgery, and orthodontics. The faculty, which includes specialists from all the dental disciplines and general dentists, provide continuous coverage in the clinic. They also dedicate their time after hours to offer advice and guidance through seminars aimed at preparing the residents to face their first step after the program.

Seminars, literature reviews, case presentations, and treatment planning seminars are all part of the educational program. We are technologically capable to interact live with the other UFCD facilities. Via distance learning, students can take courses live from Gainesville throughout the year. All of the UFCD AEGD programs can engage actively in treatment planning sessions. Practice management is an integral part of the program. Adults and children requiring hospitalization for their dental care receive treatment from St. Petersburg residents in local hospitals.

In addition, the residents in the program have the opportunity to interact with the faculty of The Dawson AcademyOpens in a new window. Dr. Dawson invites our residents to attend his Seminar I and II on The Concept of Complete Dentistry. Faculty from the Center present lectures and hands-on workshops to our residents. The residents give case presentations to Dr. Dawson in the final months of the program.

Our facility also hosts numerous continuing education courses, in which our residents participate.

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