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Advanced
Education -
Prosthodontics
The program in
Prosthodontics is a
thirty-six month course of
study, commencing on July
1st of each year.
The program is
designed to encompass the
main areas of
prosthodontics, namely,
fixed, removable, implant,
maxillofacial
prosthodontics, and TMD.
Upon successful completion
of the program, the student
will be awarded a
certificate in
prosthodontics and a Masters
of Science Degree in
Dentistry and will be
eligible to take the
American Board of
Prosthodontics Certifying
Examination. The thirty-six
month course of study
includes the
following: (1)
seminars in clinically
oriented basic science
courses, (2) instruction in
advanced clinical
procedures, (3) clinical
science courses, which
include occlusion, oral
medicine, oral pathology,
prosthetics, orofacial pain,
and other multidisciplinary
courses, (4) research
project (required) in the
basic sciences or clinical
areas, (5) selective courses
to prepare for a career in
academic dentistry. Up to
three applicants are
selected each year;
candidates should possess
competitive academic
credentials and have
demonstrated an interest and
knowledge in prosthodontics
and superior hand skills.
Additional experience beyond
dental school and submission
of the results of the
Graduate Record Examination
strengthen the applicant's
credentials. A personal site
visit is required for the
benefit of the applicant and
the faculty. Applications
from graduates of non-ADA
accredited dental schools
may be considered.
Successful completion of
NBDE parts I and II or INBDE
are necessary for
application. All
applications must be
received by August 1.
Program goals
- Develop skilled
clinicians
- Prepare graduates to
successfully challenge
the Certifying
Examination in
Prosthodontics,
administered by the
American Board of
Prosthodontics
- Prepare residents for
their role as educators
through exposure to
teaching and
presentation techniques
- Train graduates to
evaluate the literature
- Prepare residents to
formulate and conduct a
research project
How to apply
- Complete PASS
Application (see ADEA
PASS website)
- Additional
documentation to be
submitted to LSUHSC
School of Dentistry in
single envelope, Address
below
Interview Process
A select number of the
best qualified candidates
will be chosen, based upon
LSU Prosthodontic Faculty
evaluation of PASS
application and additional
materials submitted. These
few applicants will be
invited for a personal
interview which will
consist of a visit
to the LSUSD campus in New
Orleans. Applicants will
meet with
prosthodontic faculty
members for
interviews. A hand skills
demonstration is also
conducted. A tour of the
facilities and a meeting
with current residents is
included. The entire PASS
application packet,
personal interviews,
knowledge, hand skills,
motivation, personality,
and ability to communicate
will be considered by the
faculty to determine which
applicants will be
extended an invitation to
the program. The LSUHSC
School of Dentistry
Postgraduate Program in
Prosthodontics does not
discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion,
sex, or national origin.
Advanced
Education in
Prosthodontics
Curriculum and Credit
Hours
Key Information
| Program
Director |
Dr. Faye Mascarenhas, fmasca@lsuhsc.edu |
| Assistant Program
Director |
Dr. Alejandro Trevino, atrev1@lsuhsc.edu |
| Length
of Program |
36 months |
| Matching
Participant |
Yes |
| PASS
Participant |
Yes |
| Certificate
Awarded |
Yes |
| Degree
Awarded |
Master
of Science in
Dentistry |
| Program Size |
3 |
| INBDE |
Documentation of successful completion of Part 1 required for application. Documentation of successful completion of Part 2 encouraged to enter the program, or INBDE. |
| Fees |
Yes |
| Stipend Offered |
No |
| International
Students Eligibility |
Applicants Without U.S. Dental Degrees: May be Considered
Eligible Citizen Types:
- US Citizen, US Permanent Resident
- US/Canadian Citizen, US/Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (no sponsorship)
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (need sponsorship)
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| Application Deadline |
August 1 |
| Program
Start Date |
July 1 |
| Program
End Date |
June 30 |
| Application
Materials Required |
PASS
applications: https://adea.org/PASSapp/applicants/ |
| Supplemental Application |
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Copies of TOEFL,
NBDE / INBDE,
transcripts etc.
submitted through
PASS to LSUSD will
be used for
interviews, but if
accepted into the
program, the program
will require you to
provide the official
documents.
Contact
the LSUHSC School of
Dentistry
Office of Advanced
Education
LSUHSC School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
tel. 504-941-8113; fax
504-941-8185
E-mail: ds-AdvancedEducation@lsuhsc.edu
LSU
School of Dentistry
Department of
Periodontics
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