About the Program
The purpose of the Stony Brook University Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is to prepare residents for Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology private practice, teaching and service to the specialty and the dental community. The residency program works closely with other post-doctoral dental specialty education programs at the School of Dental Medicine and the Department of Radiology at the Stony Brook University Hospital to provide the residents with exposure to an interdisciplinary approach to providing dental care, so upon completion of the program, they have the necessary background and training to work well with other medical and dental professionals. The program director strives to ensure that all program faculty members are current with prevailing Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology principles and techniques.
Program Goals
Overall Goal of the Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
To provide post-doctoral education in oral and maxillofacial radiology that is committed to comprehensively train residents to become proficient oral and maxillofacial radiologists, competent teachers who are familiar with the foundations of research methodology, and who are prepared to contribute their skills and knowledge in the service of the profession. The interrelation with other medical/dental clinical specialties is also emphasized.
The Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology has the following goals and objectives:
- Education of knowledgeable and skilled specialists in oral and maxillofacial radiology with an appropriate level of foundational theoretical and clinical knowledge, integrated with other healthcare disciplines, to result in optimum comprehensive oral care. o
- Objective: Prepare residents to effectively work in cooperation with referring health care providers. - Prepare residents to successfully challenge the certifying examination of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
- Provide residents with an understanding of basic research methodology in order to critically evaluate the oral and maxillofacial radiology literature and conduct innovative, high quality research that contributes to the advancement of the field.
- Encourage service to the profession including, but not limited to, didactic and clinical education, involvement in organized dentistry and leadership experience.
The 24-month Graduate Medical Education (GME) funded post-doctoral level program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology provides the resident with comprehensive knowledge of the technique and interpretation of conventional and advanced imaging modalities in dentistry. The curriculum includes didactic and clinical instruction in the fundamentals of image acquisition and interpretation of conventional and advanced radiographic modalities in the maxillofacial region as well as exposing the residents to a multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with neoplasms, syndromic conditions and complex maxillofacial developmental abnormalities.
Emphasis is placed on developing radiographic interpretative and diagnostic skills that are based on scientific literature and founded on clinical and pathophysiological correlation.
Additionally, all residents are expected to perform a research project culminating in presentation of their project at a national or international meeting and/or publication in a peer reviewed journal. It is important for a well-rounded Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology resident to experience all aspects of the specialty including research, teaching and the aforementioned interpretative and diagnostic skills.
The intensive and systematized library reading assignments and literature review seminars are an important aspect of the curriculum. They are designed to acquaint the resident with the contemporary topics of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology specialty, evidence-based health care and methods of critically reviewing the dental literature.
All residents are encouraged to plan on pursuing certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Residents participate in simulated mock board exams provided by the program to strengthen their preparation for their board exam. Residents are eligible to challenge the certifying examination of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology upon completion of the 24-month training program.
This program follows the guidelines established by the ADA for Advanced Educational Programs in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the multidisciplinary scope of the certifying examination of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Coursework Requirements
Year I Curriculum
Advanced Imaging Techniques
Advanced Oral Pathology and Medicine
Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Interpretation Seminar
Biomedical Sciences: Core Courses for Advanced Education Programs
BME-518 Radiobiology
Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Interpretation)
Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Precepting)
Dentofacial Deformities (DFD) Conference
Ethics and Professionalism in Dental Practice
HAN 395: Radiation Physics in Medicine
Head and Neck Tumor Board Meeting
Medical Emergencies
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Case Conference
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Case Presentation
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Classic Literature Review
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Contemporary Literature Review
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Trauma Rounds
Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine (SDM)
Practice Pre-Doctoral Teaching – Radiology I
Practice Pre-Doctoral Clinical Teaching – Year 2, 3 and 4 Radiology Clinics
Research Design and Biostatistics
Year II Curriculum
Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Interpretation)
Dentofacial Deformities (DFD) Conference
Head and Neck Tumor Board Meeting
Medical Radiology Rotation
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Board Preparation
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Case Conference
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Case Presentation
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Contemporary Literature Review
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Trauma Rounds
Practice Pre-Doctoral Clinical Teaching – Year 2, 3 and 4 Radiology Clinics
Practice Pre-Doctoral Teaching – Advanced Imaging Technique (Y4) / Advanced Interpretation Seminar (Y3)
Radiation Physics
Radiobiology/Radiation Protection
Non-Course Requirements
Implant Treatment Planning
Complications and Related Topics
Practice Management Research Project
Research Opportunities
The advanced education program in oral and maxillofacial radiology requires all residents to engage in scholarly activities or research to be awarded a certificate in oral and maxillofacial radiology. The school of dental medicine has a long history of translational research and there is established support for research in all areas of oral biology. Additionally, there are extensive research opportunities within the department including digital technology and implant research, contemporary and non-invasive imaging modalities, such as optical coherence tomography, radiation dosimetry, characterization of dental imaging modalities, and utilization of cone beam CT in dental and forensic practice. Interdisciplinary research with other departments within the School of Dental Medicine and across the Stony Brook University campus is also encouraged. All residents are expected to perform a research project culminating in presentation of their project at a national or international meeting and/or publication in a peer reviewed journal.
Stipends / Benefits
As a GME funded program, the resident position is salaried and there are no tuition fees. Information about stipends can be found at the following website: medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/gme/application.
A summary of benefits including health and prescription insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement systems, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, and vacation/sick leave can be found at the following website: medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/gme/application
Meet Our Team
Program Director: Mina Mahdian, DDS, MDSc
Phone: (631) 632-8858 | Email: mina.mahdian@stonybrookmedicine.edu
A message from Dr. Mahdian:
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Our program takes pride in fostering a collegial and friendly working environment amongst the faculty, residents and the radiology staff to ensure that an outstanding educational experience is offered to the residents. I joined the Stony Brook community in 2015 after completing my residency training and Master of Dental Science degree at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. It has been an honor and a privilege for me to work with my colleagues and our wonderful staff to establish the residency program and we look forward to training a knowledgeable and well-rounded generation of oral and maxillofacial radiologists.
Program Coordinator: Betsy Schroeder
Phone: (631) 632-3161 | Email: elizabeth.schroeder@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Faculty:
Dan Colosi, DDS, PhD
Mina Mahdian, DDS, MDSc
Application Information
To apply to the advanced education program in oral and maxillofacial radiology, please submit an application through the ADEA/PASS portal.
Please note that to be eligible for this program, applicants must have a DDS/DMD from a CODA accredited dental institution within the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. Additionally, applicants must also be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Applicants with foreign dental training will not be considered. For full application guidelines, please review the ADEA/PASS portal.
Questions regarding the Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology can be directed to:
Elizabeth Schroeder, Department of Prosthodontics and Digital Technology
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine
Rm. 1105 Westchester Hall
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8712
Fax: (631) 632-3961
Email: SDM_OMFR@stonybrookmedicine.edu
