Maxillofacial Prosthetics | UCLA Dentistry

Length of Program: 1 year

Number of Positions: 1-3 for graduates of non-CODA-accredited dental schools

Program Director: Dr. Ting-Ling Chang, Associate Program Director: Dr. Jay Jayanetti

The UCLA Maxillofacial Prosthetics Residency Program is a postgraduate certificate program specifically devoted to maxillofacial prosthetics. Applicants must have completed an ADA-accredited postgraduate training program in prosthodontics or its equivalent. This program begins on July 1 of each year (hospital orientation may be held three days prior). Upon successful completion of the program, the international trainees is awarded two certificates: a certificate of postgraduate study from the UCLA School of Dentistry and a certificate of residency from the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

The purpose of the UCLA Maxillofacial Prosthetics Residency Program is to provide advanced training in the diagnosis and supportive treatment of patients with maxillofacial anomalies. International trainees will have the opportunity to treat patients with severe oral and facial deformities from cancer, trauma, or congenital malformations. Training is enhanced by a modern and well-equipped facility, the Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Hospital Dentistry Clinic. This clinic is an outpatient clinic of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, which enables international trainees to have close interactions with faculty, interns, and residents from other disciplines.

The didactic portion of this program is flexible and takes into account the individual’s prior training and experience. Courses are available in head and neck anatomy, oral pathology, pharmacology, fixed and removable prosthodontics, radiation biology, and biostatistics. Didactic training in research methodology is available, with an original research project if residents are so motivated. Required courses are presented in various phases of maxillofacial rehabilitation, including speech pathology, speech therapy, restoration of congenital and developmental defects, and restoration of various acquired maxillofacial defects. Periodic seminars with regular review of pertinent subjects in the literature are a regular part of the program.

Clinical training includes cleft palate prosthodontics, restoration of acquired oral and facial defects and implant prosthodontics. International trainees are also afforded the opportunity to work with radiotherapists and evaluate and maintain the oral and dental health of patients before, during, and after their radiation therapy. International trainees work closely with surgical disciplines in restoring a variety of defects, including construction of cranial and soft tissue implants, immediate surgical obturators, surgical splints, and other required prostheses.

Selection Process & Factors

Selected candidates will be invited to interview. If you have been selected, you will be notified by telephone and/or email.

Application Due: August 1

Interviews: August – September

Acceptance Notification: September - October

PASS Application: No

The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:

Academic achievement (GPA and class rank if available)
Content of personal statement
Content of recommendation letters
Overall impression at the personal interview

A letter of acceptance signed by the Program Director and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs will be issued upon acceptance.

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Fees

Program Fees: $45,000 per year (subject to change)

Certificate Fee: $200 (non-refundable)

One-time Application Fee: $150

International Student Fee (only for those requesting I-20s for F-1 student status): $1,300,

Approximate TN Visa Fee: $2,000 + related costs

Refund Policy: Application fee, certificate fee, and international fees are non-refundable.

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

Contact Us

Postgraduate Programs Officer
Phone: (310) 825-7478
Email: postdds@dentistry.ucla.edu

Accreditation Statement

The program in Maxillofacial Prosthetics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and has been granted the accreditation status of "Approval without Reporting Requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653, by visiting www.ada.org/coda, or by mail at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678.