The Tufts University Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program was founded in 2014. It is conducted with the cooperation and participation of its sponsoring institutions, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) and Maine Medical Center (MMC) and its major affiliated institution, Community Dental (CD) and Tufts Dental Facilities (TDF). There are eight positions available in this one-year program; four positions are situated in Boston and four are situated in Maine.

Boston-based Residency

The Boston-based residents receive clinical instruction primarily at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Training emphasizes general dentistry including diagnosis and treatment planning, preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontal treatment and endodontics for the general population. Residents also receive instruction through Tufts Dental Facilities in treating patients with multiple disabilities and limitations.

Maine-based Residency

The rotations provide the residents with diverse clinical and educational experiences. The Maine-based residents receive clinical instruction at Community Dental clinics in Portland, Biddeford and Lewiston; and include rotations in Farmington and Rumford. Training emphasizes general dentistry including diagnosis and treatment planning, preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontal treatment and endodontics for the general population. Additionally, residents treat patients with multiple disabilities and limitations as well as focused care for vulnerable populations and pediatric patients at Community Dental clinics.