Prosthodontic Preceptorship

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

Prosthodontic Preceptorship Application Form

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

The overall philosophy of the Preceptorship is to provide academic and clinical enrichment, specific to prosthodontic dentistry, to participants. This will be achieved through participation in post-doctoral prosthodontic didactic courses and observation of prosthodontic 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 Prosthodontic Residents. When not in attendance of didactic lectures, participants will partake in clinical observation in the post-doctoral prosthodontic 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 prosthodontic didactic and clinical knowledge.

• This program is full-time, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., for a three (3) month period.
• The program will begin every July
• This program will run one (1) time each calendar year
• Participants will be allowed 3 sick days.

Prosthodontic Didactic Lectures
Participants will follow the didactic schedule of the post-doctoral Prosthodontic Residents.

Patient Care Observation
Participants observe the post-doctoral Prosthodontic Clinic at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Pre-Clinical Hands-on Training
Participants that attend in July-September will have the opportunity to participate in pre-clinical training with the Prosthodontic Residents. However, Participants must provide their own materials, instruments, and handpieces.

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
Associate Dean, Quality Management,
Compliance and Continuing Education
Clinical Associate Professor

JOANNE KAYDEN
Business Manager

MARK McDONOUGH
Program Supervisor

DELANEY STOKES
Operations Coordinator

Department of Restorative Sciences and Biomaterials
Division of Postdoctoral Prosthodontics

Ali Abdallah, B.D.S., C.A.G.S., D.Sc.D.
Program Director

Luis Del Castillo D.D.S., D.M.D.
Clinical Director

Jae Choi
Clinical Assistant Professor

Luz Lebron
Patient Treatment Center Manager,
Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics

• 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’s required that participant have a TOEFL Score of 90 or above.

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 $3,000 U.S. within 14 days of notification of acceptance.
• Submit a payment of $5,000 one month before the start of the program
• Full tuition is due 14 days prior to the start of the program.

The tuition for the Prosthodontic Preceptorship is $13,000 for a three (3) month program. Full tuition is due 14 days prior to the start of the program.

No refunds will be issued after the program has started.

July/August 2025: April 25, 2025

For more information, call 617-358-6882 or email gsdmce@bu.edu.

The language of the Prosthodontic 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.