Dental Implant Preceptorship Program
Dental Implant Preceptorship Program
Gain advanced exposure to digital implant dentistry through a full-time program combining didactic learning, clinical observation, and multidisciplinary treatment planning alongside Harvard AGE students and faculty.
| Duration | Date | Location | Program Director | Tuition | No. of Positions | Application Deadline | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 weeks | July 6–Aug. 28 | HSDM | $15,000 | 3–4 | June 1 | Certificate of Completion |
Apply for the Digital Implant Dentistry Preceptorship
Applicants will upload required materials—including a CV, transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and TOEFL scores (if applicable)—and submit a $150 application fee through the online application. See the full list of admissions requirements below.
Program overview
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Digital Implant Dentistry Preceptorship is a full-time summer program for domestically and internationally trained dentists seeking advanced exposure to implant dentistry at the graduate level.
Participants learn alongside Advanced Graduate Education (AGE) students through didactic and clinical experiences led by HSDM faculty. The program also includes observation of clinical care at the Harvard Dental Center and exposure to ongoing research and academic programming across HSDM.
Program requirements and details
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- DDS, DMD, BDS, or equivalent dental degree from an accredited dental school
- English language proficiency
- Citizenship, permanent residency, or visa status that allows travel to the United States for the duration of the program
(Visas are not provided by the program.)
Applicants must submit the following materials*:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- One letter of recommendation
- One-page statement of interest
- TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
- Participation in an interview with program faculty (virtual or in person)
*Applicants will upload these materials and pay the application fee through the online application.
All application materials must be submitted in English.
Tuition for the Digital Implant Preceptorship Program is $15,000.
- Full tuition payment is due 30 days prior to the start of the program
- Housing, travel, meals, and personal expenses are the responsibility of the participant
- No refunds are provided for cancellations after the program has started
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the Continuing Education Department of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
This certificate:
- Is not equivalent to a postgraduate specialty certificate
- Does not represent specialty training recognized by the American Dental Association
- Does not qualify participants for specialty recognition in the United States
This preceptorship program is not accredited by any national or local accreditation body.
Accepted participants must submit immunization records at least two months before the start of the program and receive clearance from Occupational Health.
Participants must also complete required institutional training before engaging in observation activities, including:
- HIPAA training
- OSHA training
- Infection Control training
- Additional training as required by the program
Learning objectives
- Understand digital workflows in implant diagnosis and treatment planning
- Evaluate implant placement and restoration protocols
- Apply evidence-based principles to implant case management
- Recognize multidisciplinary approaches to complex implant cases
Areas of study
The Digital Implant Preceptorship Program provides comprehensive training in digital implant dentistry, focusing on both theoretical concepts and practical applications. Key content areas include:
- Digital imaging and scanning: Training with intraoral scanners and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning
- Virtual treatment planning: Using CAD/CAM technologies to visualize prosthodontic and implant cases
- Data integration: Combining digital impressions and CBCT scans for accurate treatment plans
Case analysis and diagnosis: Skills for assessing complex prosthodontic cases (e.g., fullmouth rehabilitation and dental aesthetics)
- Digital workflow integration: Designing and fabricating prosthetic restorations (crowns, bridges, dentures) using digital tools.
- Implant placement and restoration: Hands-on exercises (non-clinical) in dental implant placement, including site preparation and guided surgery techniques.
- Implant prosthodontics: Skills in planning implant-supported restorations (single crowns, bridges, overdentures).
- Complications management: Strategies for addressing common complications in implants and prosthetic rehabilitation.
- Collaborative care: Exposure to interdisciplinary treatment planning involving periodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics.
- Complex case management: Engagement in complex cases requiring teamwork and collaboration among dental specialists.
- Research participation: Opportunities to engage in clinical research at HSDM and learn from leading research in implant dentistry
- Evidence-based dentistry: Training in applying research findings to clinical practice for high-quality patient care
- Patient consultation: Techniques for effectively discussing treatment options, risks, and benefits with patients.
- Treatment presentation: Skills for presenting complex treatment plans and managing patient expectations.
- Ethics in dentistry: Discussion of ethical issues in implant and prosthodontic care, including patient consent and professional responsibility
- Professional development: Opportunities for growth through seminars, lectures, and continuing education
Clinical observations
Participants observe clinical cases performed by Harvard School of Dental Medicine faculty and residents at the Harvard Dental Center. Observational experiences may include implant treatment planning, surgical procedures, prosthetic rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary case discussions.
Faculty
The program curriculum is coordinated by faculty from the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, including
German Gallucci
Dominique Rousson
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