Structure of the Program

NYHQ offers a 3-year full-time residency program in prosthodontics. The program is fully-accredited and, upon completion, the participant is qualified to apply for certification in prosthodontics by the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Curriculum

This 3-year program provides a broad spectrum of both didactic and clinical experiences in the major subdivisions of prosthodontics: fixed, removable, implant and maxillofacial. These topics include the supportive subject areas in dental materials science, the physiology of occlusion, and the use of analoque instrumentation. Special areas associated with aging, illness and chronic pain syndromes, such as temporomandibular joint disorders are studied.

The hospital environment demands a close working relationship with other specialists in the various disciplines of dentistry and medicine. Integrating surgery, implants and periodontics, and their relationship to prosthodontics are emphasized.

About the Director

Dr. David Silken is board-certified in prosthodontics. He earned his D.D.S., M.S.D., and post-graduate training in prosthodontics from New York University’s College of Dentistry.

He is a clinical assistant professor in prosthodontics, lectures internationally on the subject of implants and has published numerous articles on the subject since his research on implants began in 1983.

Faculty

Kenneth Kurtz, D.D.S.
Jack Kabcenell, D.D.S.
Brian Kabcenell, D.D.S.
Henry Bernstein, D.M.D.
John Chiou, D.D.S.
Howard Katz, D.D.S.

 

Implantology

Dental implants have been placed and restored since 1973 under faculty training. The knowledge of the physiology and the restorative techniques necessary for the diverse types of implants is a critical objective. The student explores the range of implant modalities and their specific clinical applications through extensive participation and treatment.

The Post-Graduate Prosthodontics and Implant Center program provide the highest clinical and academic standards of care for the community.

• Implants
• Restoring Smiles
• Eating Better
• Revitalizing Self Esteem
• Improving Speech

Esthetic Dentistry

Newer adhesive tooth-colored materials offer attractive options for esthetic restorations and technical proficiency.


Fixed Partial Denture Prosthesis

The ability to treatment plan and construct a fixed prosthesis and to recognize its effect on the periodontium, the abutment teeth and the opposing teeth is a primary goal. The materials for fabrication of fixed prostheses and the types of abutment retainers will be analyzed. The various philosophies of occlusion are experienced when making prostheses through the use of the appropriate instrumentation.

Complete Denture Prostheses

The skills to develop complete dentures for patients with extensive structural, physiological or emotional deficiencies is an important mission. This will be taught through the treatment of patients with increasing levels of complexity and by utilizing techniques that are formulated to address those problems.

Training is also provided in areas such as:

• Geriatric Dentistry
• Hospital Dentistry
• Maxillofacial Prosthesis

Application Procedure

Applicants must provide the following information:

• A completed application form
• Most recent official dental school transcript
• Official copies of National Board Scores
• At least two letters of recommendation
• Copy of state dental license(s), if applicable
• $50 application fee
• A statement about yourself, your reasons for wanting to continue your education/attend our institution and how you perceive the future of Prosthetic Dentistry
• A curriculum vitae

Application deadline is October 30th of each year with admission the following July. Applicants will not be considered for an interview until all of the above items have been received and the application is complete.
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