Curriculum
The dental teaching program provides educational input in all subspecialties including:
- Anesthesiology/pain control
- Endodontics
- Implantology
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Oral diagnosis
- Oral medicine and oral pathology
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (fixed and removable)
The department receives approximately 1,000 outpatient clinic visits per month. Each resident gains experience in crown and bridge work, Implant prosthetics, periodontal procedures and routine and complex endodontic procedures. They also gain experience in numerous extractions and oral and maxillofacial procedures together with removable prosthetics and minor tooth movement cases.
Rotations
A required two-week rotation in the department of Anesthesiology is scheduled for each resident during which he or she is instructed in respiratory and cardiac monitoring, endotracheal intubation, intravenous access, pharmacology and the management of patients in crisis situations. Residents supplement their experience with a rotation in the simulation lab which is required prior to the rotation.
Rotation summary:
- Emergency Medicine
- Anesthesia
- Simulation
- Medicine
- Oral Pathology
A comprehensive educational program is an integral part of the dental residency training program. The residents attend lectures, conferences, rounds and journal clubs given by:
- Dental attending staff
- Anesthesiologists
- Internists
- Cardiologists
- Radiologists / Radiation Oncologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Head and Neck / Oral Surgeons
They are also instructed through an infection control course and are required to be BCLS and ACLS certified.
Simulation Education at NYPQ for General Dentistry Residents
At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, our General Dentistry Residency Program integrates high-impact simulation education and case-based learning into the core of our curriculum. Under the direction of Dr. Marsha Rubin, an innovative course was developed to train residents in the recognition and management of medical emergencies commonly encountered in dental practice. Dr. Rubin created the curriculum and published her work in the Journal of Dental Education, marking one of the first documented efforts to integrate high-fidelity simulation into postdoctoral dental education.
Residents participate in immersive simulation sessions on a regular basis, gaining hands-on experience in clinical decision-making, emergency response, interdisciplinary communication, and procedural skills. Through realistic scenarios and guided debriefings, trainees build the confidence and competence needed to deliver safe, effective care in complex situations—preparing them for real-world challenges in modern dental practice.
