Clinical Experience
Where do I receive my clinical education?
Residents in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program provide care in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Clinic at UT Dentistry’s Center for Oral Health Care and Research in San Antonio, Texas.
How many operatories are in the clinic where I will work?
The clinic has 21 fully equipped operatories, including two dedicated surgical suites. Residents also have access to endodontic microscopes, a dental laboratory, a photography studio and a digital design center.
What types of procedures will residents perform during their program?
Residents provide comprehensive dental care, including:
Restorative and aesthetic dentistry
Fixed and removable prosthodontics
Endodontics
Implant placement and restoration
Periodontal therapy
Oral surgery, including third-molar extractions
Bone augmentation, including guided bone regeneration, lateral ridge augmentation and sinus augmentation
- IV moderate sedation, oral sedation and nitrous oxide sedation
Residents who continue into a second year receive additional experience managing more complex cases, including full-arch implant-supported prostheses full-arch implant-supported prostheses (often called hybrid or All-on-X restorations) and comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitation.
AEGD residents also care for medically complex patients, including people living with HIV, patients receiving cancer treatment and patients who need dental clearance before surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. These cases build skills in risk assessment, treatment planning, medical consultation, coordination with other health care providers and adapting dental care to each patient's overall health.
Digital dentistry is part of our curriculum. Residents will gain experience in using AI in healthcare, intraoral scanning, digital treatment planning, 3D printing, milling and guided implant surgery. Residents train on platforms such as 3Shape TRIOS, Blue Sky Bio, CEREC, Formlabs and SprintRay.
Who will supervise and teach me?
The AEGD program faculty consists of AEGD/GPR-trained general dentists, periodontists, prosthodontists, endodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Guest speakers and faculty from the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry are also involved with teaching.
Who are my patients?
Residents treat patients with a wide range of dental and medical needs from San Antonio, across Texas and out of state. Patients are referred by community providers as well as by other clinics within the UT Dentistry.
How much classroom instruction is included?
The program includes at least 300 hours of didactic instruction each year through lectures, seminars, continuing education courses, conferences and other educational activities covering a broad range of advanced dental topics.
Can I extend my training beyond one year?
First-year residents may apply for an optional second year of advanced clinical training. The program also offers a three-year combined pathway that leads to an AEGD certificate and a Master of Science in Dental Sciences.