Periodontic Preceptorship

This program is designed specifically for graduated dentists interested in furthering their knowledge of periodontic dentistry. The objective of the program is for participants to become familiar with periodontic clinical skills and didactic education.

Periodontic Preceptorship Application

Submit complete application to:
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Continuing Education
635 Albany St., Suite G345
Boston, MA 02118

For more information:
Phone: 617-358-6882
Email: gsdmce@bu.edu

The overall philosophy of the Preceptorship is to provide academic and clinical enrichment, specific to periodontic dentistry, to participants. This will be achieved through participation in post-doctoral periodontic didactic courses and observation of periodontic dental care. The knowledge learned during the Preceptorship will provide the information and skills needed for the participants to further their education and continue their lifelong journey of learning.

The program is comprised of didactic seminars and clinical observation. The didactic seminars follow the schedule of the post-doctoral Periodontic Residents. When not in attendance of didactic lectures, participants will partake in clinical observation in the post-doctoral periodontic dental clinic.

• Educational background and previous training in dentistry, demonstrated by a degree in dental medicine from a domestic or foreign institution.
• Commitment to improve periodontic didactic and clinical knowledge.

• This program is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, for one month.
• The program will run 3 times each calendar year.
• The program will be held in March, July, and October.
• Participants will be allowed 2 sick days.

PERIODONTIC DIDACTIC LECTURES
Participants will follow the didactic schedule of the post-doctoral Periodontic Residents.

PATIENT CARE OBSERVATION
Participants observe the post-doctoral Periodontic Clinic at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

PRE-CLINICAL HANDS-ON TRAINING
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in pre-clinical training with the Periodontic Residents.

The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is located on the Boston University Medical Campus in Boston’s South End.

Continuing Education

MARGARET ERRANTE, DDS, MA
Assistant Dean for Quality Management, Compliance, and Continuing Education
Director, Dental Health Center
Clinical Associate Professor

JOANNE KAYDEN
Business Manager – Continuing Education

MARK MCDONOUGH
Program Supervisor – Continuing Education

Department of Endodontics

SERGE DIBART, DDS, DMD
Professor and Chair, Department of Periodontology
Director, Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontology

JEREMY R. KERNITSKY, DDS, MSD
Clinical Director and Clinical Assistant Professor, Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontology

PATRICIA DIRKSMEIER
Treatment Center Manager, Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontology

JODI TSUI
Administrative Manager, Advance Specialty Education Program in Periodontology

• Have a DDS/DMD degree, or its equivalent, from a domestic or international dental school.
• Submission of a completed application form. Include your curriculum vitae and verified copies of your transcripts from ECE, and dental school diploma.
• Payment of a non-refundable application fee of $100 U.S. (send in with application).
• Visas will not be provided for this program.
• It is strongly recommended to have a TOEFL score of 90 or above to attend this program.
• Attend a personal interview or phone interview.

Additional Requirements upon Acceptance

• Submit immunization records, including TB test results from within 3 months prior to the start of the Preceptorship. Forms must be submitted 6 weeks prior to the start of the program and participants may not start the program until they have been cleared by Occupational Health.
• Completion of ID/ISSO paperwork.
• Completion of HIPAA and Infection Control training.
• Pay a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 U.S. within 14 days of notification of acceptance.
• Full tuition is due 14 days prior to the start of the program.

The tuition for the Periodontic Preceptorship is $5,000 for the one (1) month program. Full tuition is due 14 days prior to the start of the program.

Participant(s) are required to wear scrubs provided and closed-toed shoes while observing in the clinic or participating in any pre-clinical activities; long hair must be pulled back. Casual professional clothes or scrubs may be worn during lectures.

Participants must wear their ID badge at all times. The ID badge will be provided on the first day of the program and must be returned on the last day of the program.

No refunds will be issued after the program has started.

March: November 28, 2025
July: March 27, 2026
October: June 26, 2026

The language of the Periodontic Preceptorship is English. It is expected that participants have an understanding of the English language; no translation services will be provided.

Acceptance into and completion of this Preceptorship does not correlate with admission to any academic program at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine