Periodontal, Implant, and Microsurgery Academy (PiMA) Fellowship Program
Enhance your knowledge with periodontal and implant microsurgery education, training, and research at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry.
Dr. Albert Chan
Dr. Diego Velasquez
Program completion
Overview
Mission
To achieve minimally invasive, precise and predictable intraoral soft and hard tissue surgical outcomes by promoting periodontal and implant microsurgery through education, hands-on training, and research to predoctoral students, postgraduate students, general dentists, and specialists.
Summary
Periodontal and Implant Microsurgery Academy (PiMA) offers three levels of courses with various time commitments and depth of hands on training, didactics exposure and research opportunities for interested individuals with all ranges of experience with microsurgery.
Dentists who have periodontal and implant surgical experiences and are ready to bring their surgical skills to the next level can apply for our flagship 6-month or 12-month non-degree periodontal and implant microsurgery program.
Specialists and experienced dentists who wish to enhance microsurgery skills can attend our hands-on courses. These are typically 3 day courses that will introduce microscope operating and fundamental micro-suturing techniques. We also offer customized hands-on CE courses throughout the year upon request.
PiMA Fellowship Overview
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- Prospective participants should apply directly to the College of Dentistry, Division of Periodontics using the application webform.
- The application must be completed before it is reviewed by the Program’s Admission Committee.
- The deadline for submitting the application is Feb 1st for the July 1st entry point and Aug 1st for the Jan 1st entry point.
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1. Curriculum vitae
2. Official transcripts of all pre-doctoral and post-doctoral dental education. Official transcripts are required in the original language accompanied by a certified English translation.
3. Certification of dental degree is required. A diploma from a recognized dental school in the original language accompanied by a certified English translation is required.
4. Three (3) reference names. The references should be able to assess the applicant’s dental background, knowledge, character, and clinical skills as well as the potential for success in an advanced dental education program. The references might be contacted.
5. Personal statement on your interests in this Program.
6. If your dental school instruction was NOT in English, you must provide documentation of English language proficiency by submitting TOEFL scores. A minimum TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) of 84 that is less than 3 years old is required. A waiver may be provided if the applicant can demonstrate sufficient proficiency during the interview.
7. International applicants must be eligible for an appropriate visa to enter the US. International applications are required to complete the International Student Application Form.
The Admission Committee will review complete applications and may invite selected applicants for a personal interview. The format may take place remotely or in person. Additional information of the personal interview will be provided to the invited applicants well in advance of the interview.
Program length -> |
Less than 6 months |
6 month |
12 month |
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Certificate of participation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Become PiMA alumni |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Instrument purchase promotion |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Microsurgery didactics exposure |
Mild |
Moderate |
Heavy |
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Microsurgery research opportunity |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Opportunity to attend local/regional meetings during training |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Hands-on exposure |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Heavy |
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Fees |
$2,700 (USD) per month |
$16,000 (USD) |
$28,000 (USD) |
For further information, please contact Oscar Duran at duran.135@osu.edu
Facilities
Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice
Located in the Ohio State University College of Dentistry's Postle Hall, this is where Dr. Chan does microsurgical procedures on a daily basis. Fellows will have an opportunity to observe microsurgeries in this office as part of the training requirements.
Seven Lakes Periodontics
Located in Fenton, 40 min north of Ann Arbor, this is where Dr. Velásquez does microsurgical procedures on a daily basis. Fellows will have an opportunity to observe microsurgeries in this office as part of the training requirements.
PiMA Faculty
Yi-Chu Wu, DDS, MS
Amanda Rodriguez-Betancourt
Diego Velazquez-Plata
More about the PiMA Fellowship
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Under microscopy, surgical incision, soft and hard tissue management and suturing can be executed perfectly. Detailed surgical skills translate into higher predictability, better clinical outcomes and reduced patient morbidity. Trainees of all Levels have an opportunity to observe various types of microsurgical procedures in our facilities. Trainees in the 6/12-month non-degree program could have an opportunity to assist and observe graduate residents treating patients under a research setting, provided with satisfactory preclinical training performances and research training.
Guide tissue regeneration
Regenerative periodontal surgery performed with the aid of operating microscope enables precise incisions, tissue management calculus/dental plaque removal, and suturing.
Guided bone regeneration
Operating a microscope allows for precise incision, flap reflection, flap releasing and wound closure.
Lateral sinus augmentation
Operating microscope enables augmented vision during osteotomy and Schneiderian membrane elevation. Minimizing window size could reduce patient morbidity and maximize wound healing for better clinical outcomes.
Vertical sinus augmentation
Under microscopy, the Schneiderian membrane can be seen such that a blind osteotome technique becomes a visible and predictable procedure.
Periodontal plastic surgery
Excellent magnification and illumination from operating microscope enhance performances of soft tissue management and surgical outcomes.
Peri-implantitis treatment
Operating microscope can assist visualizing bony defects, hard and soft tissue deficiencies. It can facilitate decontamination of implant surfaces.
Socket augmentation
Use of operating microscope can ensure total debridement of the socket and via minimally invasive tissue management maximal wound stability can be achieved.
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