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Dental Residency Program
Transform your dental skills into exceptional care with Valleywise Health’s comprehensive residency program.
Transform Your Dental Career
Transform Your Dental Career
A Path to Dental Excellence
Our Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program offers a rigorous blend of clinical and didactic training, designed to prepare you as a primary oral health provider. Over the course of a year, you will gain hands-on experience across a diverse patient population, including those with complex medical histories and special needs, setting a solid foundation for your career in dentistry.
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Interprofessional Experience and Integration
Our residency uniquely integrates dentistry with broader medical care, offering you a holistic view of health that extends beyond the dental chair. You will collaborate with medical professionals across specialties, gaining invaluable insights into comprehensive patient care. This experience is enriched through rotations in specialized clinics, including our Comprehensive Health Center (CHC)-Phoenix for diverse medical collaborations, CHC-Peoria for ambulatory surgical care exposure, and the McDowell clinic, focusing on comprehensive care for patients living with HIV/AIDS. This interprofessional approach not only enhances your dental expertise but also prepares you for a dynamic career in health care.
Qualifications for Success
Applicants must be graduates from a CODA-accredited dental school, ready to embrace the challenges of advanced dental practice. A commitment to learning and the ability to pass a background check are essential for joining our team of emerging dental professionals.
Advancing Your Professional Journey
Embrace an experience at Valleywise that will not only refine your dental skills but also shape your career trajectory in profound ways.
Unparalleled Clinical Exposure
Experience a wide range of dental disciplines in real-world settings, from Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to hospital-based care.
Interprofessional Collaboration
Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, enhancing your ability to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.
Lifelong Learning and Development
Engage in continuous learning through didactic seminars and case presentations, preparing you for any dental career path you choose.
Professional Networking Opportunities
Connect with leading dental professionals and specialists, opening doors to future collaborations and career opportunities.
Personalized Mentorship
Receive individual guidance and support from experienced mentors dedicated to your personal and professional growth.
Unparalleled Clinical Exposure
Experience a wide range of dental disciplines in real-world settings, from Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to hospital-based care.
Interprofessional Collaboration
Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, enhancing your ability to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.
Lifelong Learning and Development
Engage in continuous learning through didactic seminars and case presentations, preparing you for any dental career path you choose.
Professional Networking Opportunities
Connect with leading dental professionals and specialists, opening doors to future collaborations and career opportunities.
Personalized Mentorship
Receive individual guidance and support from experienced mentors dedicated to your personal and professional growth.
Ready to start your dental residency?
Our Cardiology Specialties
We offer comprehensive care for all heart-related diseases but also have specialized units dedicated to certain heart treatments.
Your heart and lungs need to work together. We combine our cardiology and pulmonary units to better serve those experiencing heart and lung diseases.
Our state-of-the-art echocardiography lab provides highly detailed ultrasound images of your heart, so we can provide accurate diagnoses and optimal treatment plans.
Our labs perform a number of procedures and surgeries within these spaces. We are able to measure cardiac pressures, map and treat arrhythmias, treat coronary artery disease with angioplasty or stents, and place devices such as a pacemaker.
Electrophysiology Lab
Our electrophysiology lab uses state of the art equipment and techniques to evaluate heart rhythms, perform therapies for management and implant devices such as a pacemaker if needed.
Our Dentistry Team
Christopher Brendemuhl, Chair and Director of Department of Dentistry
Chair and Director of Department of Dentistry
- Speaks: English
Residency Rotation Sites
Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center – Phoenix
Comprehensive Health Center
- 2525 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85008Get Directions
Valleywise Community Health Center – McDowell
Community Health Center
- 1101 N. Central Ave., Suite 204 Phoenix, AZ 85004Get Directions
Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center – Peoria
Comprehensive Health Center
- 8088 W. Whitney Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345Get Directions
Our Cardiology Team
Dr. Michael White
Chief Clinical Officer, Cardiology
- Speaks: English, Spanish
Cardiology Clinic Locations
Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center - Phoenix
Floor 3
- 2525 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85008Get Directions
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center - Peoria
Floor 2
- 8088 W. Whitney Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345Get Directions
- Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm
Common Questions (FAQs)
What does a typical week look like for a resident?
Residents will immerse themselves in patient care at our three main residency sites: CHC-Phoenix, CHC-Peoria, and the McDowell clinic. The program includes extensive clinical practice complemented by didactic seminars every Wednesday morning, focusing on case presentations, treatment planning, and discussions led by both Valleywise faculty and external experts.
How does the residency prepare me for a diverse range of dental careers?
Our program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in various dental settings, from community health to private practice or specialty training. The comprehensive clinical experience and our focus on interprofessional education ensure you are well-prepared for the future.
What are the benefits of participating in the AEGD residency at Valleywise Health?
Beyond enhancing your clinical skills, the residency offers the opportunity to join a community committed to excellence in oral health care. You will benefit from personalized mentorship, access to a broad patient base, and the chance to make a significant impact in underserved communities.
How can I apply to the Valleywise Health Dental Residency Program?
Applications are processed through the ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) and the Match program. Visit our application page for more details and to start your application process.
Patient Resources
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Interpreter Services
We are proud to have dozens of interpreters on staff who are trained for any healthcare setting.
Billing and Insurance
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Forge Your Path in Dentistry
Your journey in dentistry begins here, shaping a future filled with innovation and compassionate care.
The program in advanced education in general dentistry program (12 months) is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of initial accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: http://coda.ada.org/. The Commission on Dental Accreditation has accredited the program in advanced education in general dentistry program (12 months). However, accreditation of the program does not in itself constitute recognition of any dental specialty status.