Programs & Specialties
Graduate Endodontics
Residents in the graduate endodontics program receive an additional two years of training focused on diagnosing tooth pain and root canal treatment, as well as other procedures relating to the interior of the tooth. In many cases, a diseased tooth can be saved with endodontic treatment. Graduate endodontics residents work out of the Alton and Edwardsville clinics.
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Graduate Orthodontics
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is a specialty area of dentistry concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures.
Learn more about Graduate Orthodontics
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
Residents in the advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) program offer comprehensive dental care, including routine cleanings and exams, fillings, crowns, bridges, implant restorations, partials/dentures, surgical procedures, and treatment of more complex general dentistry needs. Care is provided by resident dentists who are receiving an additional one or two years of training in advanced general dentistry. The AEGD residents work out of the School's Alton and East St. Louis dental clinics.
Fellowship in Implant Dentistry
In many instances, dental implants can be a highly effective method for replacing missing teeth. Residents in the implant dentistry fellowship dedicate a year to performing all phases of implant dentistry, including implant placement and implant restoration. Implant fellows work out of the Alton and Edwardsville campuses.
Outside patients are accepted for treatment by the implant fellows for implant placement and/or implant restoration with a direct referral from their dentist. Please call 618-474-7006 for more information.
