1. Specialties, Residencies and Career Options
Dr. Adam Shisler, ASDA Immediate Past President
Ms. Mary Allaire-Schnitzer, Director, AAOMS

2. Career Options Session Outline
Clinical Fields
Length of training for Various Dental Specialties
Annual Openings
Number of programs available
PASS & Match
Opportunities for Exposure while in Dental School
Practice Options
Individuals Who Can Assist In Encouraging Your Future Decision
Organizations That Can Assist

3. ADEA Survey of Dental School Seniors
Since 1999, an average of 45% of dental graduates apply to dental postdoctoral or advanced dental education programs
In 2011, the top advanced education programs applied to were:
GPR
AEGD
Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4. Clinical Fields
Many clinical fields in dentistry to fulfill one’s professional and personal goals
Most dentists in private practice are general practitioners (79%), others choose to specialize

5. Clinical Fields-General Dentistry
Expand the general dentist’s career options and scope of practice.
General Practice Residency
Most programs are 13 months, but some vary
189 GPR programs with 1,002 residents
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
Most programs are 12 months, but some vary
88 AEGD programs with 607 residents

6. Clinical Fields-Dental Public Health
Involved in developing policies and programs, such as health care reform, that affect the community at large.
Types of programs vary widely from certificate programs to master’s (MPH) and doctoral (DPH)
Length of programs also varies, but the average program is 14 months long
10 programs with 16 residents

7. Clinical Fields-Endodontics
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries that are specific to the dental nerves and pulp and tissues that affect the vitality of the teeth.
Length of programs varies, the average program is 25 months
54 programs with 205 residents

8. Clinical Fields-Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Dental scientists who study and research the causes, processes and effects of diseases with oral manifestations.
Length of programs varies, the average is 38 months long
14 programs with 12 residents

9. Clinical Fields-Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Experience in radiation physics, biology, safety, and hygiene related to the taking and interpretation of conventional, digital, CT, MRI and allied imaging modalities of oral facial structures and disease.
Programs are 24 to 36 months, depending on certificate or degree offered
5 programs with 10 residents

10. Clinical Fields-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the bone and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Programs vary from 4 to 6 years, depending on integration of MD degree within the residency
102 programs with 239 residents

11. Clinical Fields-Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Treat problems related to irregular dental development, missing teeth, and other abnormalities.
Length of program varies, most are 24 to 36 months
64 programs and 354 residents

12. Clinical Fields-Pediatric Dentistry
Specialize in treating children from birth to adolescence. They also treat disabled patients beyond the age of adolescence.
Program length varies, most are 24 to 36 months
74 programs and 366 residents

13. Clinical Fields-Periodontics
Diagnose and treat diseases of the gingival tissue and bone supporting the teeth.
Program length varies, most are 35months long
54 programs with 170 residents

14. Clinical Fields-Prosthodontics
Replace missing natural teeth with fixed or removable appliances, such as dentures, bridges, and implants.
Program length varies, with training lasting an average of 32 months
45 programs with 151 residents

15. Clinical Fields
Important consideration for advanced dental education is the cost associated with entering an advanced program
Average resident first year tuition and fees and stipends vary considerately by type of program
GPR and OMS residencies receive stipends while many others require tuition and fees
Supported by federal funding for direct graduate medical education (DGME) and indirect medical education (IME).

16. How To Prepare for Residency Important Selection Criteria
Grade point average
Class rank
National Board Scores/NBME CBSE Scores (for OMS Programs)
Externships
Letters of recommendation are important to gain perspective on your abilities and promise
Interviewing skills are important
Obtain information about the program from as many sources as possible.
Confidence in interviewing is critical;
More prepared and practiced you are=positive outcome of the interview process
Some programs interview applicants
in a group while others interview applicants individually
seek input from current residents in the interview process

17. How To Prepare for Residency Important Selection Criteria
Rank your preferred programs according to how well they meet your goal
Develop documentation that supports your accomplishments
Sharpen your interview skills
Prepare and complete your application package in a timely manner
The competition for the best applicants is vigorous!

18. How To Prepare for Residency
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
PASS is a centralized application service thru ADEA
PASS provides programs with uniform standardized information on all candidates, eliminating the need for multiple applications.

19. How To Prepare for Residency
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
Before Getting Started:
Research programs by using ADEA PASS Program Search Engine
Create ADEA PASS Account
ADEA PASS and National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS) have combined to enable applicants to enter all necessary data at the PASS site, select one or both services and submit/pay through ADEA

20. How To Prepare for Residency
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
Application Information for PASS Account
Biographical Data
Background information
Professional experience
Test scores
Awards, distinctions, prizes
Extracurricular Activities
Academic History (Undergraduate/Graduate colleges attended)
Evaluations-Institution, Professional
Essays
Program Designations

21. How To Prepare for Residency
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
Tips for Timely Application Submission:
Apply early-benefit from being among the first reviewed and considered for interviews
Submit a complete PASS Application-your application cannot be processed until it is complete!
complete application contains an essay,
professional evaluations submitted on your behalf
Institution evaluation from the Dean of your dental school
Your official dental school transcript

22. How To Prepare for Residency
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
Tips for Timely Application Submission (cont): Opt to use online submission process for professional evaluations-speeds up application process; evaluations cannot be accepted prior start of application cycle Submit an official transcript from dental schools attended-request that your transcript(s) be sent directly from your registrar’s office to ADEA PASS; most OMS programs recommend that your third-year grades be posted to your transcript prior to submitting Monitor the status of your application

23. How To Prepare for Residency
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
Customize your PASS Application
Submit multiple essays that can be designated to specific programs ($35 additional fee for each essay submitted)
Designate different professional evaluations to specific programs (no additional fee)
2014 ADEA PASS application cycle that will open in May 2013.

24. How To Prepare for Residency
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
ADEA PASS Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern time except federal holidays. Phone:

25. How To Prepare for Residency
National Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program
“The Match” provides a systematic method to enable applicants to obtain first year positions of their choice and also help programs obtain applicants of their choice.
Applicants and programs continue to contact each other directly and interview and evaluate each other independently of the Matching Program.

26. How To Prepare for Residency
National Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program
After all the interviews are completed, both applicants and residency programs submit a confidential “Rank Order List” in which they list the applicants or programs in order of their preference
Both applicants and programs may safely list preferred choices first without consideration for how they will be ranked by the other party
All information submitted is kept confidential

27. How To Prepare for Residency
National Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program
If you are seeking a residency position for expected dates will be available on the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program website at the end of April 2013
National Matching Services Inc. 20 Holly Street, Suite 301 Toronto, Ontario Canada, M4S 3B1 Telephone: (416) Fax: (416)

28. Personal Experiences in Applying to OMS and Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Payam Afzali
President, Resident Organization of AAOMS
OMS Resident at UCLA
Dr. Adam C. Shisler
Immediate Past President, American Student Dental Association
Pediatric Dentistry Resident
University of Texas School of Dentistry

29. How to Prepare for OMS Residency Lifestyle
Resident lifestyle
Ample learning opportunity
Surgery
Rounds
Clinics
Lectures
On call
GME Funding
Long hours at the hospital
Resident Work Hours
Tiring, but rewarding

30. How to Prepare for OMS Residency Lifestyle
After residency, the sky is the limit…
Freedom to choose your lifestyle:
Hospital vs. office based practice
Teaching vs. private practice
Long hours vs. part time
Well compensated

31. How to Prepare for OMS Residency Lifestyle
Many accredited OMS programs offer a 1-4 week externship opportunities
Externships are an excellent opportunity to gain experience and to determine if OMS is the appropriate career choice for you
Externs participate in conferences, seminars, assist residents and staff in the clinics and operating room
Most externships are offered to junior or senior dental students
A letter of recommendation from the Dental School Dean and proof of malpractice coverage
Externship Opportunities available at

32. Registration opens November 1, 2012
How to Prepare for OMS Residency
New Comprehensive Basic Science Examination Lifestyle
Specialty Licensure
Intended to allow a fair & standardized comparison of OMS applicants nationwide
Covers basic sciences - similar to NBDE 1
Test has been taken for years by second year medical students
Offered through AAOMS at Prometric centers
May 4, 2012 & September 2012
May be taken multiple times – only highest score counts
Registration opens November 1, 2012
Sample Exam Content and details about the CBSE visit
aaoms.org/nbme.php

33. Opportunities for Exposure While in Dental School
Seek Externship opportunities
Visit the dental special program at your dental school
Meet with the specialty program director to express your interest
Attend specialty journal clubs

34. Practice Options Self-Employed in Private Practice
Practice as a Salaried Employee or Associate
Academic Dentistry and Dental Education
Dental Research
Service in Federal Government
Public Health Care Policy

35. Practice Options-Self-Employed in Private Practice
90% of private practice dentists own their own practices, either individually or in a partnership with other dentists
Most practitioners will use a fee schedule, participate in a preferred provider plan, or accept some combination of both to provide care.
Fewer than 7% of independent dentists’ patients are covered by public assistance

36. Practice Options-Practice as a Salaried Employee or Associate
Dentists who are not self-employed may work as salaried employees or associates for dentists or corporations that provide dental care
Additional salaried opportunities are in managed health care organizations, such as HMOs

37. Practice Options- Academic Dentistry and Dental Education
Opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating environment with engaged colleagues and bright students
Participate in a variety of activities, including research, teaching in the laboratory and didactic settings, providing care in school clinics, administration, publishing and exploring new technologies and materials
Employer-sponsored benefits, including retirement
No additional debt from starting or managing a private practice
Enhanced opportunities for professional development through travel to national and international meetings

38. Practice Options- Dental Research
Contribute significantly to improving health care nationally and internationally
Work at universities or in federal facilities such as the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and National Institute of Health (NIH)
More information visit Association for Dental Research (AADR)

39. Practice Options- Service in Federal Government
Military enlists dentists serve the oral health needs of military personnel and their families
Research opportunities
Serve disadvantaged populations that do not have adequate access to proper dental care

40. Practice Options- Public Health Care Policy
Dentists who become experts in public policy may work at universities or may be employed in government agencies such as U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or in a state’s department of health
Work with associations such as ADA & ADEA
Employed by state and nationally elected officials to help develop health care laws

41. Conclusion
Dentistry is a rewarding Profession and has many dynamic dental specialty opportunities
Interact with dental specialties at your respective schools
Call or visit programs of choice if interested in pursuing dental specialty

42. Conclusion
Visit the exhibit display to seek additional information from the dental specialty organizations represented today.
AAOMS
Externship Opportunities, OMS Reference Guide, Schedule a Lunch and Learn
AAOMP
AAPD
AAE
AAP

43. For more information please contact:
Ms. Mary Allaire-Schnitzer, Director
Advanced Education and Resident Affairs
(800) ext. 4315
Dr. Adam Shisler
ASDA Immediate Past President