Department and Faculty
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The Department of Dental Specialties at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, provides coordinated care for patients who require specialized dental treatment.
In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic dental specialties faculty members are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of dental knowledge. Many have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. You have direct access to these individuals throughout the Periodontics Residency.
History of the Department of Dental Specialties
The department is created
With more than 100 years of dental specialty care within a medical institution, the history of the department of dental specialties at Mayo Clinic shaped the department it is today.
On October 1st, 1918, Dr. Boyd Gardner (pictured in the front row, center left), formed the section of Dental Surgery at Mayo Clinic.
“We early staff members were most fortunate to have had the privilege of associating with Drs. Will and Charlie for so many years…I am convinced the determination of the brothers Mayo that any physician should be welcome to learn from them was a major factor in the success of the Clinic.”
Dental programs are formed
Beginning in 1918, special students in dental surgery were admitted to the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. In 1935, advanced programs in oral surgery became available through the Mayo Graduate School.
By 1966, three additional dental residencies had formed: Orthodontics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics.
The Prosthodontics residency previously included the Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Dental Oncology fellowship, which became its own program in 2016.
From the program director
Thank you for your interest in the Periodontics Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Our graduates are not only prepared for successful careers in periodontics, but they also have the unique learning experience of training in one of the nation's top hospitals.
We strive to provide and support exceptional multidisciplinary treatment for our patients. Periodontics residents work closely with providers within the Department of Dental Specialties and referring dentists within the regional dental community. Residents also provide treatment to patients with complex conditions who are referred from other Mayo Clinic departments, such as dermatology, cardiology, and transplant. As a resident, you are an integral member of the care team and are exposed to a wide range of patients.
The residency emphasizes regenerative periodontal procedures, dental implant placement, periodontal plastic surgery, and the treatment of periodontal disease in patients who are systemically compromised.
Mayo Clinic offers many opportunities for research, and you are expected to actively participate in a research project, with the goal of presenting at national society meetings. In addition, you participate in literature reviews, multidisciplinary conferences, classes, and treatment planning seminars with colleagues from other divisions within our department. Since we accept only two residents total for the 36-month program in Periodontics, our residents have the chance to collaborate closely with the faculty.
The periodontics faculty and entire care team take pride in educating the next generation of periodontists. We are looking for dedicated residents who have a passion for learning, teaching, and clinical care to join our team and support Mayo Clinic's primary value: The needs of the patient come first.
Cindy Zhou, D.M.D., M.S.
Periodontics Residency Program Director