New Candidates

Candidates must apply online at www.adeapass.org.  Under application programs click on advanced programs. Search Dade County Dental Research Clinic (AEGD143). To be considered, candidates must upload the following documents through the ADEA PASS website.

• DMD/DDS/BDS Degree
• Official TOEFL score report (Minimum passing score: 85 or higher)
• Official national board part I and II score report or Integrated National Board Dental Examination
• Official dental transcripts
  
  • Certified English Translation report needed if any documents are in another language.
    
    • Official dental transcripts
    • Official dental school diplomas

Official Dental School Diplomas

• Official Course-by-Course and GPA Evaluation

·       Three (3) Letters of Professional Reference can be a combination of the following

• • dental school dean
  • dental faculty
  • dental department chair
  • dental director
  • supervising faculty
  • dentist who has supervised your work

• Proof of citizenship status (color copy only)

• • Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  • A Certificate of Naturalization/ US Passport/ US Birth Certificate
  • Appropriate Visa allowing work study

• Cover Letter and Resume
• Passport Photo
• Application Fee (non-refundable) THIS SHOULD HYPERLINK TO PAYMENT PAGE
  
  •  $250.00 (Zelle or Debit/Credit Card) 

Selection Process:

This competitive process begins with the selection of about sixty (60) candidates from the list of applications received.  These candidates will be required to:

• Take the Bench Test and based on the scores, about thirty (30) candidates will
• Be interviewed by a panel of faculty members, and
• Complete a questionnaire
• Final selection will be made by the Residency Director based on scores from the panel of faculty reviewers.

Bench Test Process:

During the bench test, the Residency Director will supervise and provide details on each portion of the exam, including assigned tooth numbers. Candidates will be assigned to an operatory and must complete the following procedures on a Typodont within a 2-hour and 45-minute time limit:

• Ceramic Crown Preparation
• MO Composite Restoration Preparation
• Provisional/Temporary Crown Fabrication

Bench Test Rules and Guidelines:

• Use only the provided instruments and materials (No outside supplies except for dental loupes)
• Do not remove the Typodont from the pole
• No music or communication with other candidates
• All questions or requests must be directed at the supervising staff by raising your hand
• Time limits will be strictly enforced – when instructed to stop, stop immediately
• No electronics of any kind will be allowed during the bench test
• Bathroom breaks are allowed, but time will not be adjusted
• In case of an emergency evacuation, the test will be paused and resumed from where you left off once it is safe to return
• Manage your time wisely – avoid procrastination but do not rush; aim to present your best work
  
  

If you experience equipment failure, notify the supervising staff by raising your hand. Any lost time will be added back