UF Advanced Dental Education
Internship in 1-Year Dental Biomaterials Sciences and Research
This course is designed to give interns experience in didactic/clinical Dental Biomaterials that will expand their knowledge and experience in these fields.
Details
The University of Florida College of Dentistry offers a internship program for domestic and international dental school graduates and practitioners. The objective of the preceptorship program is to provide additional educational experiences to dentists in dental biomaterials, including specific areas of subspecialty interest related to dental biomaterials science (i.e., Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, General Dentistry, etc.). The preceptors attend school on a full-time basis for nine months. The curriculum includes classes with postgraduate and undergraduate dental students and residents. Also, there is a big focus on learning how to make lectures and teach dental biomaterials-related topics for DMD students and practitioners. Besides that, the program is structured to allow for personalized instruction and guide the preceptor through a research mentoring program. The preceptor will be provided with individual mentoring support on designing, executing, and publishing in-vitro research. The program does not involve observation in the clinics and clinical trials. Upon completion of all program requirements, students receive a certificate of completion.
Objectives
- Enhance knowledge in dental biomaterials
- Learn how to teach biomaterials
- Learn how to perform a research project
- Get experience to be a potential candidate to apply to MSc or PhD programs in Dental Biomaterials, Operative Dentistry and Prosthodontics.
Faculty
Department:
DN-OPERATIVE DIVISION
Mateus G Rocha DDS, MS, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Center for Dental Biomaterials
Program Information and Application
Schedule & Acceptance Criteria
Open to any U.S. and Foreign Dental Graduates
DDS or DMD or equivalent diploma
1-Year Program
July 1 through June 30
Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm (excluding University holidays)
Certification
Contact Hours: 1200 CEU’s Participation/Lecture
Upon completion of the Internship, 1200 CEU’s and a certificate of completion from the Continuing Education Department is awarded.
Includes Limited Patient Care
Fees
Tuition: $35,000
Payable in four non-refundable quarterly payments of $8,750.00
Additional expenses may include the purchase of a laptop (College’s choice), scrubs, and textbooks. Details provided upon acceptance.
$50 Application Fee: Non-Refundable
Location & Contact
UF College of Dentistry
1395 Center Drive
Gainesville, FL 32610
Questions regarding the program:
Center of Dental Biomaterials – (352) 273-8346
Questions regarding the application process:
School of Advanced Dental Sciences – (352) 273-7800
Applying to the Program
Application Opens: October 1, 2025
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Comprehensive application must be submitted online prior to deadline to be considered.
1. Completed Application Form
2. $50 Application Fee: Non-Refundable
3. Current Curriculum Vitae
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. TOEFL Scores: Paper Exam 550 | Computer Exam 79
5. Financial Guarantee (Government Sponsored)
Due Upon Acceptance
Upon acceptance, Non-US residents requiring a visa must submit all required documentation, including proof of sufficient funds to support the cost of fees and living expenses (Student $1,500/month; Spouse $1,000/month; Per Child $500/month; plus tuition and fees).
TOEFL Scores: Upon acceptance you will be required to send an official.
$300 Processing Fee: Non-Refundable
