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PREPARING DENTAL PROFESSIONALS FOR THE WORLD AS IT IS GOING TO BE.®

Message from the Dean Welcome to the High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine. Dentistry is advancing at an extraordinary pace. Digital workflows are transforming how care is planned and delivered, patients are presenting with increasingly complex medical needs, and the relationship between oral health and overall health is becoming more important than ever. Today’s dental professionals must be prepared not only to master clinical care, but also to adapt, collaborate, innovate, and lead. Our postgraduate programs were intentionally developed in response to this evolving landscape. Through our Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, residents expand their clinical judgment, technical capabilities, and confidence while caring for diverse patient populations in a comprehensive, team-based environment. The program prepares dentists to manage complex cases, coordinate care across disciplines, and deliver exceptional patient experiences with skill and compassion. Our Digital Dentistry Program prepares clinicians to lead in the technologies reshaping modern practice. Through advanced education in digital scanning, design, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, guided workflows, and emerging clinical applications, participants learn to translate innovation into more precise, efficient, and patient-centered care. Our Oral Oncology Program addresses one of the most important intersections of dentistry and medicine. Fellows develop advanced knowledge and experience in the prevention, recognition, diagnosis, and management of oral complications associated with cancer and its treatment. Working within interdisciplinary healthcare environments, they learn to care for medically complex patients with scientific rigor, empathy, and a deep commitment to whole-person health. Although each program offers a distinct area of focus, they share a common purpose: to prepare professionals who are ready to elevate care and shape the future of oral health. Participants learn within a culture that values clinical excellence, evidence-based decisionmaking, collaboration, innovation, and service. At the WSDM, our faculty and staff are committed to developing healthcare leaders who communicate effectively, lead with integrity, remain intellectually curious, and understand the responsibility they carry for their patients, teams, communities, and the profession. At the Workman School of Dental Medicine, we are guided by one enduring principle: putting the people who need our care at the center of everything we do. We welcome you to explore our postgraduate programs and discover how your next stage of training can expand not only what you are able to do, but also the difference you are prepared to make. With gratitude,

Ali Shazib, BDS, DMD, Dip. ABOM Dean Associate Professor of Oral Medicine, Oncology and Orofacial Pain Workman School of Dental Medicine High Point University Dr. Ali Shazib serves as Dean of the Workman School of Dental Medicine and leads HPU Health – Oral Health Network. A board-certified oral medicine specialist, he completed advanced training at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is a recipient of the Joseph Henry Award. He previously served as Medical Director at UNC Hospitals, with joint appointments in the UNC Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. His experience spans academic health leadership, hospital-based care, private practice ownerships and dental service organization management, and dental accreditation. He was inducted as Fellow of the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy and speaks nationally on healthcare transformation and medicaldental integration. Dr. Shazib maintains an active clinical practice and research interests in real-world outcomes related to the oral complications of cancer therapies and salivary molecular diagnostics.

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency at High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine is a CODA-accredited program designed to expand the clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence of dentists beyond the predoctoral level. Residents provide comprehensive patient care through the High Point University Oral Health Network, rotating through universityowned community practices and specialty hubs across the Piedmont Triad. This model provides exposure to diverse patient populations, complex treatment planning, and interdisciplinary care while fostering progressive clinical independence under the guidance of experienced faculty. The curriculum combines advanced clinical training with focused didactic education in areas including restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, implant dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, oral medicine, practice management, ethics, and evidencebased dentistry. Residents gain experience managing comprehensive cases and treating patients with complex medical and dental needs while developing the skills necessary for successful private practice or future specialty training.

Program Highlights: • Comprehensive clinical training in advanced general dentistry • Rotations through community-based practices and specialty hubs • Exposure to implant dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics • Interdisciplinary collaboration with dental specialists • State-of-the-art digital dentistry technologies • Diverse patient populations and complex case experiences • Mentorship from dedicated faculty committed to resident success

Dr. Haseeb Hussain, DDS, MS Program Director, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Clinical Assistant Professor, General Dentistry

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Digital Dentistry Fellowship The Digital Dentistry Fellowship at High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine is a 12-month certificate program designed for dentists seeking advanced training in restorative and implant digital dentistry. The fellowship provides an immersive experience in clinical practice, digital laboratory workflows, treatment planning, research, and teaching, preparing graduates to become leaders in the rapidly evolving field of digital dentistry. Fellows develop expertise in comprehensive digital workflows by integrating advanced technologies throughout every stage of patient care—from diagnosis and digital treatment planning to restorative design, implant surgery, and final prosthetic delivery. Working closely with expert faculty and digital laboratory technicians, fellows gain extensive hands-on experience in CAD/CAM dentistry, digital smile design, guided implant surgery, milling, and 3D printing. The curriculum combines advanced clinical and laboratory training with a robust didactic experience that includes literature review seminars, case presentations, treatment planning conferences, research activities, and teaching opportunities. Fellows benefit from access to the Workman School of Dental Medicine’s state-of-the-art digital infrastructure while developing the clinical, technical, and critical-thinking skills necessary for modern dental practice and academic leadership. Upon successful completion of the program, fellows are awarded a Certificate in Digital Dentistry.

Program Highlights: • Comprehensive training in restorative and implant digital dentistry • Advanced CAD/CAM design, digital smile design, and guided implant workflows • Extensive experience with intraoral scanning, CBCT integration, milling, and 3D printing • Hands-on clinical, laboratory, and treatment planning experiences • Research, literature review, and scholarly presentation opportunities • Teaching and mentorship experiences with predoctoral dental students • Collaboration with experienced faculty and digital laboratory technicians • Access to state-of-the-art digital dentistry technologies and facilities • Small cohort model with individualized mentorship and professional development opportunities

Dr. Omar Mohamed, BDS, MS, PGDip (Esthetic Restorative), FRCDC (Prosthodontics) Co-Director of Digital Dentistry Fellowship, Clinical Assistant Professor Scan to learn more about Dr. Mohamed

Dr. Guilherme Madureira, BDS Director of Digital Dentistry Lab, Co-Director of Digital Dentistry Fellowship, Clinical Assistant Professor Scan to learn more about Dr. Madureira

Oral Oncology Fellowship The Oral Oncology Fellowship at High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine is a 12-month certificate program designed for dentists seeking advanced training in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of oral complications associated with cancer and cancer therapy. This immersive fellowship provides comprehensive clinical, academic, and research experiences that prepare graduates to become leaders in oral oncology, interdisciplinary cancer care, and academic dentistry. Fellows gain extensive experience caring for patients with hematologic malignancies, head and neck cancers, metastatic solid tumors, and cancer therapy–related oral complications. Clinical training occurs within leading cancer centers, including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Novant Health Cancer Institute, where fellows work alongside oral medicine specialists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The curriculum emphasizes comprehensive oral oncology care, including dental evaluations prior to cancer therapy, diagnosis and management of oral premalignant and malignant disorders, treatment of oral toxicities, management of osteonecrosis of the jaw, oral infections, salivary gland disorders, orofacial pain conditions, and long-term survivorship care. Fellows also develop expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques, oral biopsy procedures, radiographic interpretation, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. In addition to extensive clinical training, fellows participate in didactic seminars, literature reviews, grand rounds presentations, research activities, and professional development opportunities. Dedicated research time and faculty mentorship support scholarly productivity, presentation at national meetings, and publication of scientific work. Upon successful completion of the program, fellows are awarded a Certificate in Oral Oncology.

Program Highlights: • 12-month advanced fellowship focused on oral oncology and cancer-related oral health care • Clinical training at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Novant Health Cancer Institute • Comprehensive management of oral complications associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, CAR-T therapy, and antiresorptive medications • Extensive experience with oral premalignant disorders, oral cancer, oral infections, osteonecrosis of the jaw, salivary gland disease, and orofacial pain conditions • Interdisciplinary collaboration with oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, and oral medicine specialists • Off-service rotations in hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and oral & maxillofacial radiology • Hands-on experience in oral biopsy procedures, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning • Dedicated research and scholarly activity with opportunities for publication and national presentations • Monthly seminars, literature reviews, and grand rounds presentations • One-on-one mentorship from board-certified oral medicine specialists and nationally recognized faculty • Small cohort model with individualized professional development and career mentoring • Annual stipend and university-provided benefits for eligible fellows

Dr. Shaiba Sandhu, DDS, MS Program Director, Clinical Assistant Director of Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain

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Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Fellowship The Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Fellowship at High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine is a 12-month, full-time program designed for dentists seeking advanced clinical, didactic, and scholarly training in the nonsurgical diagnosis and management of complex oral and maxillofacial conditions. The fellowship provides comprehensive experience in oral mucosal diseases, salivary gland disorders, temporomandibular disorders, neuropathic and neurovascular pain conditions, sleep-related breathing disorders, oral manifestations of systemic disease, and odontogenic and non-odontogenic infections.

Program Highlights:

Fellows gain extensive experience in Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain clinics while participating in hospitalbased and outpatient consultation for medically complex patients. Training emphasizes evidence-based diagnosis, medical management, long-term followup, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Fellows also participate in off-service experiences in behavioral medicine and psychology, rheumatology, neurology and headache medicine, oral and maxillofacial radiology, and sleep medicine, providing broader exposure to the medical disciplines involved in the management of complex oral and facial conditions.

• Evaluation and management of oral manifestations of systemic disease

The curriculum combines clinical training with structured didactic and scholarly experiences, including foundational lectures, interdisciplinary case conferences, fellow-led seminars, monthly literature reviews, grand rounds, predoctoral teaching, and research activities. Fellows complete a required scholarly activity under faculty mentorship, with opportunities for case reports, literature reviews, original research, peer-reviewed publication, and presentation at professional meetings. The program is designed to prepare dentists for future advanced specialty training or focused clinical practice in oral medicine and orofacial pain.

• Structured didactics, fellow-led seminars, monthly literature reviews, and grand rounds

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Dr. Amna Hasan,

BDS, DABOP, FAAOP, FNAP

Co-Program Director, Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Fellowship Clinical Associate Professor of Oral Medicine, Oncology, and Orofacial Pain

• 12-month advanced fellowship focused on oral medicine and orofacial pain • Comprehensive training in oral mucosal diseases and salivary gland disorders • Advanced experience in the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders • Diagnosis and management of neuropathic and neurovascular pain conditions • Training in sleep-related breathing disorders and oral appliance therapy

• Experience with odontogenic and non-odontogenic oral and maxillofacial infections • Hospital-based and outpatient consultation experience with medically complex patients • Interdisciplinary rotations in behavioral medicine/ psychology, rheumatology, neurology/headache medicine, oral and maxillofacial radiology, and sleep medicine • Exposure to advanced diagnostic imaging, including CBCT, MRI, sialography, and soft-tissue imaging

• Dedicated research and scholarly activity with opportunities for publication and professional presentations • Predoctoral teaching experience • Mentorship from faculty in oral medicine and orofacial pain • Small cohort model with a maximum of four fellows per year • Preparation for advanced specialty training or focused clinical practice in oral medicine and orofacial pain

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Dr. Maria Khan, BDS, MS

Co-Program Director, Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Fellowship Clinical Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine/Orofacial Pain

Mission Statement The Workman School of Dental Medicine will put the people who need our care at the center of everything we do through the relentless pursuit of collaborative and integrated care, education, and scholarship.

Our Vision To discover, develop, and deliver better health.

Our Values Compassion, Integrity, Growth, Innovation, Collaboration

HPU Oral Health Network The HPU Oral Health Network is more than a collection of dental clinics—it is a fully integrated, university-owned oral healthcare delivery system that serves as the primary clinical training environment for learners across the Workman School of Dental Medicine. By embedding education within real-world community practices and specialty centers, the Network provides earlier, broader, and more authentic clinical experiences than are typically available in traditional academic clinic models. At HPU Health, we are committed to meeting patients where they are throughout their healthcare journey. The Oral Health Network was intentionally designed to increase access to high-quality oral healthcare across the Piedmont Triad while creating a seamless continuum of care for patients with routine, complex, and specialty treatment needs. The Network operates through a hub-andspoke model consisting of communitybased dental practices supported by specialty HUB locations. These HUBs bring together advanced surgical, specialty, and interdisciplinary services, allowing patients

to receive comprehensive care within a single integrated system while facilitating collaboration among general dentists, specialists, and other healthcare providers. Unlike many dental schools that depend heavily on external affiliations for clinical education, High Point University owns and operates its Oral Health Network practices and specialty centers. This unique model provides direct oversight of patient flow, technology, clinical operations, quality assurance, and educational experiences. As a result, learners train in a consistent environment that mirrors contemporary private practice and group practice settings while benefiting from exposure to diverse patient populations, high clinical volumes, interdisciplinary care, and advanced treatment modalities. Through this university-owned network, learners develop the clinical judgment, efficiency, and adaptability necessary to thrive in modern dentistry while simultaneously expanding access to oral healthcare throughout the communities we serve.

Meet Dr. Iquebal Hasan Associate Dean of Postgraduate Dental Education and Clinical Professor Dr. Iquebal Hasan serves as the Associate Dean of Postgraduate Dental Education and a Clinical Professor at High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine. He completed his dental education in India before pursuing advanced postgraduate training in the United States, including two years of General Practice Residency and then specializing in Oral Medicine. His career has been defined by a passion for patient care, teaching, mentoring, and innovative leadership. At High Point University, Dr. Hasan provides strategic leadership for postgraduate education while helping shape innovative clinical programs that bridge dentistry and medicine. Before joining the team at the Workman School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Hasan held numerous academic and leadership roles at leading institutions, including the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, UNC Hospitals, and he served as the founding Dean of Academic Affairs at Tanner College of Dental Medicine, where he helped lead the school through its initial CODA accreditation. Recognized nationally and internationally for his contributions to education, research, and patient care, his expertise includes oral oncology, autoimmune diseases, and oral mucosal disorders. Today, he is leading initiatives to expand hospital partnerships, develop new residency, fellowship, and master’s programs, establish a Diagnostic Center for Sjögren’s Syndrome, and advance collaborative research that will shape the future of healthcare.

Programs At A Glance Postgraduate Program

Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency

Oral Oncology Fellowship

Digital Dentistry Fellowship

Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Fellowship

Program Director(s)

Dr. Haseeb Hussain

Dr. Shaiba Sandhu

Dr. Omar Mohamed and Dr. Guilherme Madureira

Dr. Amna Hasan and Dr. Maria Khan

Program Length

1 year (with optional 2nd year)

1 year

Program Start

Late June/ Early July

Maximum Capacity

16 residents

1 fellow

3 fellows

4 fellows

Application Platform

ADEA PASS

Application Opens

Mid-May

Salary / Stipend

$61,500 for CODA accredited DMD/DDS graduates only

$46,800

None

Citizenship/Residency Requirement

Must be US citizen or permanent resident

Tuition

$100,000 for internationally trained dentists

None

$20,000

Accreditation

CODA accredited

Non-CODA accredited and non-GME funded, funded by Delta Dental

Non-CODA accredited

Visit the High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine website for more information and to meet the team of expert faculty behind building one of the most distinctive, innovative dental schools in the nation. For additional questions about admissions: wsdmpostgrad@highpoint.edu. www.highpoint.edu/dental-medicine/postgraduate-dental-education/ SCAN FOR MORE INFO

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