THE GOAL OF THE ACP (TRACK-1) PROGRAM IS TO ENHANCE EACH RESIDENT'S:
Oral Pathology
Objectives of training:
Topics covered in formal instruction:
Physical Evaluation & Oral Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Objectives of Training:
Preventive Dentistry
Comprehensive Control of Pain and Anxiety in the Conscious Patient
Implants
Geriatric Dentistry
Objectives
Special Care Patients Including Medically Compromised
Asepsis, Infection Control, Hazard Control
Endodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Restorative Dentistry (Operative Dentistry, Fixed and Removal Prosthodontics)
Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontics
Questions about the ACP at Branch Dental Clinic Norfolk may be directed to:
The Program Co-Directors are CAPT George Woronko and CAPT Michael Lewis, graduates of the Navy Post-Graduate Dental School Comprehensive Dentistry Residency Program in Bethesda, MD. They are members of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and are board certified by the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry. They can be reached by phone at Com. 757-314-6561 or DSN 564-7011, Ext 46561 or by email at mtlewis@mar.med.navy.mil or gaworonko@mar.med.navy.mil.
The Advanced Clinical Program (ACP) in General Dentistry located at Naval Station San Diego, CA provides an extensive post-doctoral clinical and didactic education for dental officers that desire additional training. Officers who choose ACP training are usually mid-grade officers that either are undecided on another specialty field and will use this year to "feel out" other specialty interest, or individuals that want to expand their scope of patient care but do not desire to go through the 2-year comprehensive program at the Naval Post Graduate School in Bethesda, Maryland. The Exodontia program are for those who desire to limit their treatment of patients to oral surgery without going to a four-year oral surgery program, or as a stepping off point for those that are contemplating applying for oral surgery training in the future.
The ACP Program in General Dentistry is 80% clinical and 20% didactic instruction with emphasis on a broad range of clinical exposure in all areas of general dentistry as outlined below. The focus of the one-year program is providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary care to patients. The didactic program is composed of seminars, lectures, and participation in the Nitrous Oxide Short Course. Learning is also augmented by literature abstracts for seminars, numerous presentations to staff and other residents, an Operative Short Course presentation and a table clinic. There are ongoing rotations in all specialties and the program has a superb staff including mostly board certified mentors. Currently we have 4 comprehensive dentists, one operative dentist, three endodontists, three oral and maxillofacial surgeons, four periodontists, four prosthodontists, one orthodontist, two oral medicine dentists and one orofacial pain specialist.
At the conclusion of the program, residents are awarded a certificate in recognition of the successful completion of an ADA accredited residency. In addition, residents who are members of the Academy of General Dentistry are eligible for 250 hours of CE credit towards achieving fellowship status. Residents accepted for ACP training are given one-year orders for the program and can usually expect an operation assignment as a follow-on tour. Also, starting in 2004, there is a two calendar year minimum Active Duty obligation (ADO) that applies to the one year Advanced Clinical Programs.
CDR Paul G. O'Loughlin, DC, USNDirector, ACP/AEGD Program Branch Dental ClinicNaval Station2310 Craven StreetSan Diego, CA 92136-5596(619) 556-8229 DSN 526-8229Fax: (619) 556-8289email - POloughlin@nmcsd.med.navy.mil
OBJECTIVES OF THE ONE-YEAR ADVANCED CLINICAL PROGRAM INGENERAL DENTISTRY
INTRODUCTION
These objectives cover the full-range of general dentistry. The level of experience, competency and interest among general dentists is quite varied. Therefore, it is doubtful that any resident will achieve all of these objectives. However, this is in keeping with the goals of these programs as stated in the Standards for Advanced Education Programs in General Dentistry of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association: "The program must expand the scope and depth of the dentists' knowledge and skills in order to enable the general practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care to a wide range of population groups." More simply put, it is not necessary that all residents achieve all objectives but that they are challenged to expand and increase their knowledge and skills.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, each resident will be able to:
OVERALL PROGRAM GOALS
The goals of this program are to enhance each resident's:
Goals will be achieved by the following methods:
ONE-YEAR ADVANCED CLINICAL PROGRAM IN GENERAL DENTISTRY CURRICULUM
The program consists of a 12-month comprehensive clinical and didactic curriculum. Formal presentation instruction, seminars, literature reviews, demonstrations, and first-hand clinical experience are provided in the following disciplines:
Additional instruction is provided in the following areas:
The program was fully re-accredited by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association in 1999. This accreditation is good for seven years with the next site visit scheduled in 2006.