Advanced Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry (Two-Year)
***This program is no longer available and not accepting applications. This webpage will be taken down on July 1, 2023.***
Length of Program: 2 years
Number of Positions: 8
Program Director: TBD
The Advanced Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry is a full-time two-year clinical and didactic program for dentists and is designed to offer comprehensive training in all aspects of esthetic and contemporary restorative dentistry. In addition to extensive pre-clinical work-shop, laboratory and clinical experience, the program includes didactic presentations, review of esthetic and related literature with the goal of providing dentists with a scientifically-based rationale for all diagnostic, treatment planning and patient care decisions. These include direct and indirect minimally invasive techniques, implant planning and restoration, advanced occlusion, contemporary dental materials restorative procedures, and patient management and communication.
A certificate of attendance is awarded upon successful completion of the program. This certificate is not the same as the postgraduate program certificate awarded to full-time international postgraduates in specialty training as a qualification for recognition by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Some states in the U.S. allow 2-year graduates the opportunity for licensure. Please contact the individual states for specific requirements.
Selection Process & Factors
The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:
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Academic achievement
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Professional goals
Accepted candidates will be notified in March by email. A letter of acceptance signed by the Program Director and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs will be issued upon acceptance. The Acceptance Packets will also be emailed to the accepted candidate.
Program Fees
Fees: $43,800 per year (subject to change)
Please note: Program fees do not include CED Dental kit, D-SLR Dental camera kit and MacBook computer.
Certificate Fee: One-time payment of $200 (non-refundable)
| Program Fee Schedule | |
| Initial payment due | April 5, 50% of annual program fee |
| 100% refund | 10 weeks before July 1 |
| 50% refund | 5 weeks before July 1 |
| None | less than 5 weeks before July 1 |
| Second payment due | Dec 15, 50% of annual program fee |
| 100% refund | before the start of Winter quarter |
| 50% refund | within first 5 weeks of Winter quarter |
| None | after 5 weeks into Winter quarter |
| Third payment due | June 15 of following year, 50% of annual program fee |
| 100% refund | 10 weeks before July 1 |
| 50% refund | 5 weeks before July 1 |
| None | less than 5 weeks before July 1 |
| Fourth payment due | Dec 15 of following year, 50% of annual program fee |
| 100% refund | before the start of Winter quarter |
| 50% refund | within first 5 weeks of Winter quarter |
| None | after 5 weeks into Winter quarter |
Contact Us
Postgraduate Programs Officer
Phone: (310) 825-7478
postdds@dentistry.ucla.edu