Elevate Your Dental Career with the Northwest Dental Residency (AEGD) Program Ready to take the next step in your dental career? The
Northwest Dental Residency Program at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact in underserved communities throughout Washington State. Our
CODA-accredited Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency combines comprehensive clinical experience, personalized mentorship, and service-focused care in a supportive learning environment.
Why Choose Northwest Dental Residency? As a resident, you'll refine your expertise and gain advanced training across a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
- Oral medicine and pathology
- Pediatric dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Oral surgery
- Sedation techniques
- Restorative dentistry
- Digital and 3D dentistry
- Practice management
Residents work alongside experienced faculty while treating diverse patient populations, including medically complex patients, children, and individuals with special healthcare needs. You'll gain invaluable experience in a real-world clinical setting while providing essential care to communities with limited access to dental services.
Personalized Learning & Mentorship Our program is designed to provide an immersive and supportive educational experience. Residents are assigned to a primary clinic location and benefit from:
- One-on-one mentorship with experienced dental professionals
- Hands-on patient care from day one
- Exposure to interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Structured didactic education and clinical experiences
- Opportunities to develop leadership and practice management skills
This individualized approach helps residents build confidence, strengthen clinical decision-making, and prepare for successful careers in a variety of dental practice settings.
Resident Benefits We are committed to supporting your professional growth and personal well-being. Benefits include:
- $56,000 Annual Stipend
- No Tuition Costs
- Medical Insurance
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Our goal is to allow you to focus on learning, patient care, and professional development without the burden of tuition expenses.
Who Should Apply? Qualified candidates must:
- Hold or be on track to earn a DDS or DMD degree prior to the start of the program
- Be eligible to participate in a U.S.-based residency program
- Demonstrate a passion for patient-centered care and serving diverse communities
Preference is given to graduates of
CODA-accredited dental schools. The residency is a
one-year postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program beginning each July.
Make a Difference While Advancing Your Career At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, you'll do more than sharpen your clinical skills. You'll become part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare for underserved populations across the Pacific Northwest. If you're looking for an enriching residency experience that combines advanced education, mentorship, and meaningful community impact, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply Applications are accepted through the
ADEA PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service).
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