The goal of the graduate program in periodontics at the University of Louisville is to develop skillful clinicians and researchers for careers in academics and/or periodontal practice. Excellent training in clinical, research and teaching skills is essential to equip tomorrow’s specialists with the proper scientific background to deal with the changes and challenges inherent in a profession undergoing rapid scientific advancement.

Students are exposed to a wide variety of clinical techniques by a group of highly qualified faculty with diverse training and varied backgrounds. The philosophy of the program is that clinical excellence is based on technical proficiency, expert diagnostic skills and broad based knowledge of the periodontal literature.

The didactic portion of the curriculum explores in depth the biomedical sciences upon which modern periodontics and periodontology are based. Instruction in anatomy, biochemistry, oral biology, microbiology and immunology are integral parts of the basic science curriculum offered.

The program begins July 1 with three residents selected each year.