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PeriodonticsHead: Georgia K. JohnsonProfessors: Kim Brogden, Lewis Humbert, Georgia K. Johnson Professors emeriti: William R. Grigsby, Frank J. Kohout, Phillip A. Lainson, William C. Rubright Associate professors emeriti: Paul J. Collins, Benny F. Hawkins Assistant professor: Ali Fakhry Assistant clinical professors: Steven H. Clark, Kumar Neppalli, Paula Weistroffer Adjunct clinical assistant professors: Guy Bilek, James Fili, Ann Romanowski, Frank A. Wingrove, Karen Wolf Assistant-in-instruction: Nancy A. Slach Graduate degree: M.S. in Oral Science Graduate nondegree program: Certificate in Periodontics Web site: http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu Professional ProgramThe professional periodontal program for D.D.S. students combines didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience and applies the biological concepts of periodontology to the comprehensive clinical management of patients who have periodontal diseases.Graduate ProgramsMaster of ScienceGraduate students can pursue an M.S. in oral science in conjunction with the Certificate in Periodontics.The program requires a minimum of 36 months of full-time study, including satisfactory completion of required and elective courses, preparation and defense of an acceptable thesis based on original research, and satisfactory completion of comprehensive written and oral examinations. CertificateThe program leading to a Certificate in Periodontics provides a sound foundation for the clinical practice of periodontics. It meets all requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association for advanced dental education programs in periodontics. It also meets eligibility requirements for certification by the American Board of Periodontology.The program requires 36 months of full-time study, including satisfactory completion of required and elective courses, satisfactory completion of comprehensive written and oral examinations, and an acceptable literature review or research paper. Opportunities are provided for experience in clinical and basic research. AdmissionApplicants to graduate study in periodontics must have a D.D.S. or equivalent and must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. National Dental Board Examination scores, if available, are required. Interviews are encouraged but not mandatory.Financial SupportApplicants must be financially prepared for uninterrupted studies.FacilitiesThe department has 20 modern, well-equipped operatories devoted exclusively to periodontics. Hospital experience is available to students in the nearby University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Veterans Affairs Iowa City Health Care System.Research facilities include collegiate laboratories in histology, microscopy, biomaterials, quantitation, tissue culture, molecular biology and biochemistry, and microbiology, as well as animal facilities. These collegiate facilities are in addition to those available by arrangement with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Eckstein Medical Research Building, Medical Laboratories, and the Veterans Affairs Iowa City Health Care System. Courses
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