Periodontics Visiting Scholar Professional Development Program

 
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry (COD) Department of Periodontics offers an individualized professional development program for dentists and dental specialists who are interested in advancing their knowledge in periodontics and oral implantology. Individuals participating in this program will have the opportunity to attend periodontal seminars and lectures, observe periodontal faculty members and/or residents in a clinical setting and participate in research-related activities. It is the program’s intent that these learning experiences occur in a professional context.
 

Educational Goal

The main objective of the University of Iowa Visiting Scholar Professional Development Program in Periodontics is to provide an outstanding and customized professional experience for dentists or dental specialists who are interested in the field of periodontics and oral implantology. To accomplish that objective this program offers didactic, scholarly and indirect clinical experiences to:
  • Assist participants to integrate concepts related to diagnosis and treatment of periodontal and periimplant conditions, with special consideration to diverse local and systemic factors.
  • Facilitate the development of skills to critically evaluate the dental literature, research methods and therapeutic procedures in seminars and lectures.
  • Understand the principles of clinical and basic periodontal related research.

General Information and Expectations

Six and 12-month program durations are available. One individual is allowed to enroll in two 12-month programs, up to a maximum of 2 years.

The program will accept up to 2 applicants per academic year.

Participants will experience didactic classes with the periodontal residents and will have the opportunity to observe clinical activities and assist with research projects.

Participants will have no appointment in the College other than a complimentary appointment in order to access University of Iowa resources such as email. But WILL NOT have clinical privileges to provide patient care under any circumstances. Clinical experiences (observation) will occur under the direct supervision of an individual who is licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Iowa.

Time spent participating in the program does not provide any credit towards acceptance into the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics.

Participants will receive continuing education credit for this educational experience. This does not represent credit in the University of Iowa College of Dentistry's ADA accredited advanced education program in Periodontics (Certificate in Periodontics) and does not lead to obtaining a diploma. Participants are expected to exhibit professional conduct at all times.

While participating in the program, participants are expected to abide by all applicable College of Dentistry and University Community Policies, including but not limited to the University of Iowa Human Rights, Anti-Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Violence, AntiRetaliation, and Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources policies. Participants acknowledge that their compliance with all such policies is a condition of participation in the Program and that failure to comply with such policies may constitute ground for dismissal from the program.