Prosthodontics Preceptorship Program
Prosthodontics Preceptorship Program
Advance your understanding of prosthodontics through a full-time program focused on complex treatment planning, digital workflows, and clinical observation alongside Harvard faculty and residents.
| 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 Prosthodontics 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 Prosthodontics Preceptorship at Harvard School of Dental Medicine is a full-time summer program for dentists seeking advanced exposure to prosthodontics. Participants engage in didactic and clinical learning with AGE students, observe patient care, and explore modern digital workflows and interdisciplinary treatment approaches.
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
- $150 non-refundable application fee
- 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 Prosthodontics 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
- Apply treatment planning principles for complex cases
- Evaluate digital dentistry applications and limitations
- Understand surgical and restorative implant concepts
- Describe laboratory workflows for prosthetic fabrication
Areas of study
- Fixed and removable prosthodontics
- Digital dentistry workflows
- Implant-supported restorations
- Occlusion and functional analysis
- Complex case treatment planning
- Prosthodontic laboratory procedures
- Interdisciplinary restorative care
Clinical observations
Participants observe prosthodontic treatment at the Harvard Dental Center, including complex restorative cases, implant restorations, and laboratory workflows.
Faculty
The program curriculum is coordinated by faculty from the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences (RDBS), including
Jason Lee
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