Diploma in Advanced Education in General Dentistry

Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) is an advanced training program but not a dental specialty. The AEGD provides training in both primary and comprehensive therapeutic oral health care for patients of any age including individuals with special health care needs; this program prepares dentists for an advanced general practice that includes proficiency in the management of multidisciplinary care.

Program Emphasis

The two year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program is designed to educate dentists in all aspects of dentistry in an advanced level, giving them competency to provide comprehensive treatment to patients with different dental problems. Graduates of the AEGD Program are prepared to act as primary care providers as well as treatment plan, provide and supervise multidisciplinary oral health care for a wide variety of patients including those with special needs. They are trained to function and cooperate with a team of specialists in multiple health care environments. The AEGD Program focuses on patient centered, evidence based dentistry and decision making at the highest levels of scientific and ethical standards.