The Master of Science in Dentistry with a Certificate in Comprehensive Oral Implantology at Jacksonville University is a 36-month paid residency program. It combines cutting-edge clinical residency experience with advanced didactic training through online courses instructed by world-renowned practitioners. This program is designed for the clinician who desires a more in-depth implant education and wishes to achieve excellence in the discipline plus an academically accredited Master’s degree. This program offers the first and only University implantology focused degree program open to all US-licensed Dentists, regardless of previous training. Associate Residents (ARs) will undergo extensive training with clinical implant proficiency in surgery, prosthetics, maintenance, and management of complications.
Drs. Hilt Tatum, Alfred “Duke” Heller, and Andy McConnell, in conjunction with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), developed this innovative program. Their vision provided the framework for this much-needed post-graduate education program. They successfully started the program through perseverance, dedication, and...