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.
FALL 2026 ENROLLMENT | Check Back Spring 2025 for Deadline
Program Director:
Joseph Rumfola, DDS
Department of Restorative Dentistry, 215 Squire Hall
rumfola@buffalo.edu
Program start date: July 1
Standard Application Time: May - October
Interviews will take place in-person between October and November. Virtual interviews can be arranged on an individual basis
Match decisions released: January 2026
All application materials must be submitted by the deadline.
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine AEGD Program (traditional track) accepts application materials through the American Dental Education Association, Postgraduate Application Support Service (PASS). This service enables applicants to send an original copy of most application materials to PASS for distribution to all the programs that the applicant selects. The department also participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching program (MATCH).
Note: Applicants taking the NBDE exam after the application deadline will be considered and must be able to submit a score before the Match deadline.
1. PASS Application
2. CV/Resume
3. Evaluation Forms
4. Personal Statement
5. Unofficial Transcripts From all Institutions
This program participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. Candidates who interview should apply for the match at National Matching Services, Inc.
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.