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Unwavering dedication to improving oral health and advancing education

The full-time faculty members of the Department of General Practice have over 300 combined years of experience in dentistry and a combined 225 years as dental educators and practitioners.

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Mission statement

The primary mission of the Department of General Practice is to educate general practitioners of dentistry within the scope of areas of the department's responsibility. Within this mission is the definition and provision of quality oral health care to the public and educating dental students to be capable of providing preventive and treatment services in an ethical and professional manner. Implicit in this mission statement is the directive that the department will continue to respond to the existing and future primary dental care needs of the people in the Commonwealth.

 
Department chair

Terence Imbery, D.D.S.
Phone: (804) 828-2977
Email: taimbery@vcu.edu 

 
Interim residency program director

Harmeet K Chiang, D.D.S., M.S.
Phone: (804) 828-5573
Email: hkchiang@vcu.edu

Department of Prosthodontics

The Department of Prosthodontics specializes in the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth. Our division is composed of highly trained prosthodontists who are dedicated to the highest standards of care in the restoration and replacement of teeth. 

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Division of Dental Hygiene

VCU School of Dentistry's Division of Dental Hygiene is proud to offer the only dental school-based dental hygiene program in the commonwealth of Virginia. In support of our mission, the Division of Dental Hygiene leads the dental hygiene profession in its commitment to students by providing an exemplary comprehensive education in evidence-based knowledge, patient-centered clinical care and public health access to care for all. 

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95% boards pass rate

Approximately 95% of our D.D.S. students
pass their clinical board exams.

90% match rate

Approximately 90% of our students who apply to
advanced education and residency programs are accepted.

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Our Dental Hygiene program is one of just two bachelor’s degree programs in the state.

AEGD Residents

AEGD residency program

The 12- or 24-month Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program provides advanced education and clinical experience to prepare dental school graduates for a career in the practice of comprehensive general dentistry. Graduates of the AEGD program will have attained added competency and confidence in all areas of dental care, practice management and professional responsibility.

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Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Dentistry
520 N. 12th St., 4th floor
Box 980566
Richmond, VA 23298-0566
(804) 828-9190 (patient information)
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Box 980566
Richmond, VA 23298-0566
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"As a scholarship recipient, I feel honored to be recognized for my hard work and dedication. Not only does this scholarship help me financially, but it motivates me to continually push myself toward achieving my goals.”

Anastasia Bogachov (Class of 2024)
Recipient of the Denise T. Nguyen, D.D.S. Endowed Scholarship

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