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AGD Mastership Preparation Course

Comprehensive Dentistry Program Class 25

"As a graduate of CDP-22 and visiting faculty for CDP-23 and CDP-24, I cannot overstate the value and strength of this program. The personal enjoyment and professional growth derived from this program can best be illustrated by the number of individuals who have been repeat participants. I would like to encourage you to contact Dr. Jim Haddix, Program Director, or any of the other helpful people at the department of Continuing Dental Education concerning questions about the program. We look forward to hearing from you!"

Tony Menendez, DDS, MAGD

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

For over 25 years, the University of Florida has provided a unique program for dentists seeking an opportunity to:

Earn 600 credits applicable toward a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. In fact, the University of Florida offers the only Mastership track program that allows you to complete all your Mastership requirements in 25 months.
Completion of AGD Mastership program qualifies participant to seek Diplomate status with the American Board of General Dentists
Interact with excellent instructors specializing in different fields; with evidence-based, research supported insights into the latest advancements in the profession
Develop camaraderie with practitioners nationally and internationally
Compile a body of reference material for practical, immediate use in your practice come Monday morning
Deepen knowledge for newly licensed dentists or introduce new skills for experienced dentists

In short, this two-year postgraduate course in comprehensive dentistry is designed to provide the general practitioner with an organized and structured educational program of dental sciences in a format that has something to offer everyone. Classes meet one weekend per month on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (including breakfast/lunch on Fri/Sat and breakfast on Sun). Classes consist of lectures, discussion, in-office projects, literature review, and intensive hands-on participation utilizing the College of Dentistry’s state-of-the-art Simulation Lab.

The course curriculum parallels the requirements for Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. A certificate of completion will be awarded each candidate meeting all requirements of the following curriculum:

T.M.D./Occlusion	46 hours
Operative Dentistry	46 hours
Periodontics	46 hours
Fixed Prosthodontics	46 hours
Removable Prosthodontics	46 hours
Endodontics	46 hours
Oral Surgery	46 hours
Esthetics	46 hours
Electives	102 hours
Implants	46 hours
Practice Management	24 hours
Basic Science	12 hours
Special Patient Care	12 hours
Oral Medicine/Oral Diagnosis	12 hours
Orthodontics	12 hours
Pediatric Dentistry	12 hours
Total Hours	600 hours

COURSE DIRECTOR:

Dr. James Haddix, D.M.D., Associate Professor and Director of Predoctoral Endodntics and the Comprehensive Dentistry Program at the University of Florida.

FACULTY:

Courses will be presented by a variety of instructors including UF Faculty, other nationally recognized experts and private practitioners who are known for their standards of excellence.