San Manuel Gateway College
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Realize calling and career in programs that integrate health, science, and faith.
Program
Dental Hygiene, BSSchool
School of DentistryDegree
BS
Dental Hygiene is a rewarding personal touch profession that naturally encourages one-to-one patient relationships. It provides a challenging, independent, and satisfying work environment with flexible hours.
Possible Careers
The hygienist works in association with the dentist in private practice offices, industrial organizations, schools, hospitals, local, state or federal public health services, and the armed forces.
Program Length
113 units, 2 years
Program
Dentistry, DDSSchool
School of DentistryDegree
DDS
The goal of the General Dentistry Program is to educate students to provide high quality dental care that is preventive in purpose, comprehensive in scope, and based on sound biological principles.
Possible Careers
Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dentist within private practice offices, industrial organizations, hospitals, local, state or fedral public health services, and the armed forces
Program Length
262 units, 4 years
Program
Endodontics (27-month Track), FP CERTSchool
School of DentistryDegree
FP CERT
The Advanced Dental Education Program in Endodontics specializes in treating the tooth pulp, performing root canal therapy, and implant dentistry treatment.
Possible Careers
Endodontist in private practice, dental education, or in a hospital setting.
Program Length
Twenty-seven months
Program
Implant Dentistry, FP CERTSchool
School of DentistryDegree
FP CERT
The Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry is a three-year program leading to the award of a First Professional Certificate and an optional Master of Science (MS) or Master of Science in dentistry (MSD) degree. The certificate program has been offered for over 30 years allowing clinicians to undertake extensive training focused on clinical proficiency in both the surgical placement of dental implants and the complete fabrication of implant-supported restorations.
Possible Careers
Private Practice, Education
Program Length
Thirty-six months in residence full time.
Program
International Dentist Program, DDSSchool
School of DentistryDegree
DDS
The International Dental Program provides internationally trained dentists a DDS degree in the United States.
Possible Careers
Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dentist within private practice offices, industrial organizations, hospitals, local, state or federal public health services, and the armed forces.
Program Length
117 units, 27 months
Program
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Certificate Only), FP CERTSchool
School of DentistryDegree
FP CERT
The Advanced Specialty Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery trains residents to become a specialist surgeon treating the entire craniomaxillofacial complex: anatomical area of the mouth, jaws, face, skull, as well as associated structures.
Possible Careers
Oral surgeon in a hospital or in private practice.
Program Length
Four years
Program
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MD/OMFS Combined Program), FP CERTSchool
School of DentistryDegree
FP CERT
The Advanced Dental Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery trains residents to become a specialist surgeon treating the entire craniomaxillofacial complex: anatomical area of the mouth, jaws, face, skull, as well as associated structures.
Possible Careers
Oral surgeon in a hospital or in private practice.
Program Length
Six years
Program
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, MSSchool
School of DentistryDegree
MS
The Advanced Dental Education Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics teaches students to examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. The Orthodontist designs and fabricates appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
Possible Careers
Orthodontist in private practice treating pediatric and adult patients. May also go into the teaching of Orthodontics.
Program Length
Twenty-seven months
Program
Pediatric Dentistry, FP CERTSchool
School of DentistryDegree
FP CERT
The Advanced Dental Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry is designed to prepare residents for a practice limited to the care of children and adolescents.
Possible Careers
Pediatric dentist working in private practice, dental education, or a hospital setting.
Program Length
Twenty-four months
Program
Periodontics, FP CERTSchool
School of DentistryDegree
FP CERT
The Advanced Dental Education Program in Periodontics teaches dentists specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth.
Possible Careers
Periodontist in private practice or in local, state, or federal public health services.
Program Length
Thirty-six months
Program
Prosthodontics, FP CERTSchool
School of DentistryDegree
FP CERT
The Advanced Dentistry Education Program in Prosthodontics trains dentists who specialize in dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices.
Possible Careers
Prosthodontist in private practice, hospital, or in local, state, or federal public health services.
Program Length
Thirty-six months