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Dental Public Health Residency

Part of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry

The specialty of dental public health focuses on the art and science of preventing and controlling dental disease and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. Our program prepares residents to be future dental public health experts who  address the social determinants of health to  reduce oral health disparities and  inequities in vulnerable populations.  The residents in this program participate in seminars, conduct dental public health research, and provide preventive services at elementary schools in our school-based prevention programs. We require residents to teach undergraduate dental students, as well as participate in clinical rotations. Our program offers service-learning experiences within dental public health clinics across South Texas. 

An excellent education and professional experiences will be instrumental when you complete the DPH Residency program and develop the following traits and marketable skills:

  • - Critical thinking including analysis skills, excellent communication and attention to detail.
  • - Identify, evaluate, integrate, and interpret scientific literature to support theories and applications.
  • - Develop and monitor new oral health programs and policies to advocate culturally appropriate community oral health delivery to vulnerable populations.
  • - Examine current oral health trends and needs within a community to determine what areas need improvement.

Find out more about how to apply

 
  • Academics

    Our students prepare a residency plan upon arrival, which will include didactic coursework in advanced studies in dental public health.

  • How to Apply

    This is a competitive residency: Your CV, career objectives in public health, review of an area of public health interest and three letters of recommendation will weigh heavily in the decision-making process.

  • Tuition

    Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. This chart gives an estimate, which is subject to change.

  • Paying for School

    Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are available. Our advisers can assist you.

Program at a glance

This program is a part of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry .

Requirements

  • Must have Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
  • Must have master’s degree in public health or public policy
  • Must be willing to work in community oral-health programs

Application Deadlines

  • November 1

Tuition & Fees

Learn more about the total cost of attendance

Challenged as a person and a clinician

"This residency is for anyone interested in broadening their knowledge of dentistry as a community service. The program provides opportunities to apply dental public health concepts to scholarly and clinical practice."
Dr. Arealle Franklin, DPH Residency Alumni ‘21
Dr. Arealle Franklin, DPH Residency Alumni ‘21

Quick facts

  • 100 senior dental

    students participate in a week-long rotation at the dental clinic at Haven for Hope.

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