Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program

This program is designed to reflect a private general practice within a dental school setting. Residents provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population  and receive experience in all facets of general dentistry, including significant exposure to implant dentistry and digital technology. 

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Program Director:
Joseph Rumfola, DDS

Department of Restorative Dentistry, 215 Squire Hall
rumfola@buffalo.edu

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Admission Requirements

Candidates are informed of their application status via the secure admissions portal; notifications are sent to the email on file when updates are posted.

All School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education programs use a holistic admissions approach. 

Eligibility Test Requirements Match Participant PASS Code
DDS or DMD NBDE YES AEGD123

NBDE Score Note:

Applications will be considered without NBDE documentation but evidence of INBDE or NBDE Part I & II is required before the Match deadline.

Preferred Acceptance Criteria

  • DDS or DMD from US or Canada
  • Citizen or Permanent Resident of the US or Canada
  • Previous academic performance
  • Familiarity with the program
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Interview performance
  • Dental school attended
  • Clinical experience
  • Academic background (degrees/majors)
  • Demonstrated passion/commitment to your field
  • Analytic ability
  • Strong communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Life experiences
  • Personal attributes

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