The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and the General Practice Residency (GPR) Programs, sponsored by St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, in cooperation with the Cleveland Dental Institute (CDI), are one-year (GPR) or two-year (AEGD) programs dedicated to teaching General Dentists. The AEGD program is focused on advancing techniques and skill sets that provide our graduates with the ability to offer a higher standard of care to their patients. The GPR was developed for recent graduates of U.S. Dental Schools and seeks to provide advanced training in the practice of General Dentistry with an emphasis on treating patients with complicated medical histories and developmental disabilities. In either program, our graduates are poised to bridge the gap between medicine and dentistry by helping both healthy and medically compromised patients to receive the best oral care possible.
Because of our unique mission, CDI focuses on training Residents to cultivate their knowledge and skill sets by providing advanced training in comprehensive treatment planning, implantology, periodontology, sleep medicine, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery. Our Residents are also taught critical thinking skills and literature analysis to improve decision-making in the changing world of dental medicine. Residents will also learn valuable practice management and work/life balance skills so that they become successful in their careers and in their lives.
Residents in our programs are expected to perform treatment in the CDI clinics and in the hospital operating room to provide care for the diverse populations we serve. During the year, Residents participate in rotations at the hospital in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine. Our residents have the option to obtain a Sedation License, which is a valuable adjunct to comprehensive patient care. Additionally, residents' education is advanced through using state-of-the-art technology and systems that provide them with superior knowledge of how to render safe and effective patient care.
Upon completion of the residency, Doctors will have the knowledge and skill to practice in a safe, comprehensive, and compassionate way toward all who need oral care. Our small class sizes provide a suitable environment for growth and support. Our culture aims to provide Residents with an individualized experience in a team format so that learning and growth of the participants is always at the forefront of all that we do. Our motto is "We work together...we learn together,"
Welcome to your residency experience! We genuinely hope that you will look at the time spent with us as some of the most valuable in your career. We are here to help you succeed and look forward to being a part of your success.
Hello, and welcome to the Cleveland Dental Institute. During my time with CDI, I have come to realize that although there are many facets to our organization, it can be described in a simple manner.
The Cleveland Dental Institute is a unique combination of private dental practices built around graduate residency programs in General Practice Residency and Advanced General Dentistry.
Moreover, we oversee CDI Academy which includes a calendar of extensive master-level continuing education courses which are international in scope and open to the dental community. Further, CDI Academy courses give the opportunity for participants to sit in on lectures and participate in hands on training. There are a multitude of stand-alone courses encompassing various topics; in addition to an Implant Continuum series which consists of six modules of coursework, hands-on workshops and live surgery.
Understanding that dental care today is not accessible to a wide range of patients due to the absence of employer-based insurance plans, the CDI mission revolves around community outreach to those populations of all income levels needing dental care. With this mission in mind, our trustees continue to expand the number of CDI practices throughout the country--as well as the expansion of our residency programs into Pedodontics and the opening of a dental assisting school in fall 2018.
In short, The Cleveland Dental Institute is an ever-growing and ever-improving Dental Trust seeking the highest qualified doctors to administer the highest level of education and care.
Sincerely yours,
Hussein Elrawy
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you into the CDI family. Your journey began with your interest in becoming an oral healthcare provider and, now that you have achieved your Doctoral degree, you are ready to improve your knowledge base and skill set with us at CDI. Our residency program is well known for its excellent training. We are dedicated to helping each of our Residents become better at their craft and more satisfied with their abilities. Our residency program is built on a growth mindset that embraces a progression of learning over time. We know that each person has strengths and weaknesses. We will help you showcase your strengths and improve your performance to eliminate your weaknesses. When you leave your residency, we are sure that you will have improved your knowledge and skills. We cannot wait to help you become the best practitioner you can be.
Welcome to our team and to the CDI family. We are here to help and are privileged that you chose to study with us.
With Gratitude,
Mustafa Galal Khallaf
We are pleased to welcome you to our Residency Program here at the Cleveland Dental Institute. We are dedicated to offering an outstanding clinical training experience in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We would like to introduce you to the invaluable aspects that the CDI Residency Program has to offer.
At CDI, you will be surrounded by outstanding faculty with exceptional clinical skills and a strong commitment to Resident education. We are delighted to have you be a part of our CDI family and help you achieve your goals and your journey within this program. While practicing within our residency program, there will be many opportunities to hone your clinical skills and complete complex dental procedures under the guidance of very well-experienced dentists.
The Cleveland Dental Institute is looking forward to sharing your residency experience with you and providing you with a strong foundation for a long and successful career in Dentistry. We want to wish you the best of luck during your time here as a resident and thank you for choosing the Cleveland Dental Institute Residency Program to best further your dental education.
With warm welcome,
Waleed Almallah, DDS
Program Director, AEGD
As the Director of the GPR, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to, what I believe, will be one of the highlights of your dental career. I can remember standing on the threshold of my own residency experience at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. I was excited, expectant, energized, and nervous...more than a little nervous!
Like you, I was relieved to have finished my four years, but I wasn't secure in my abilities as a Dentist. In my residency, I discovered that I was overconfident in some areas and too prudent in others. The residency balanced my education so that, by the time I finished my two-year program, I had a better governor on what I knew and how to apply it. I emerged from the experience ready to start my own private practice and begin the next phase of my career.
I can confidently say that I use what I learned during my GPR every day in my practice. There is a lot to know when treating advanced cases, especially those involving special health concerns or management issues. Having experience with the intersection of medicine and dentistry because of my GPR has made me able to navigate providing dental treatment to our most vulnerable populations. And, I love it!
I really love General Dentistry. General Dentists are the gatekeepers for all of our patients. We provide them with access to qualified specialists and utilize medical referrals to assist our patients on their way to better health. We see multi-age patients and even have the benefit of treating families multi-generationally. How great is that?
I hope that you are excited to spend your year with us at CDI. When you leave, remember that you are still part of our "team". We want to help you succeed throughout your career. I am very fortunate to be a part of that, and I pledge to give you my best during your stay at CDI. I am excited for your arrival and transition. Please know that I am available for questions and concerns. If you need me, my contact information is below.
Again, welcome to CDI, where "We work together...we learn together".
Dr. Morgan Cell (614) 507-9382 d.morgan@cdiohio.org
Dr. Elmallah Cell (216) 333-6695 w.elmallah@cdiohio.org
To get ready for your Residency program, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the requirements and expectations that we have for you and that you fully understand what you can expect from us. In order to work together successfully, we have to build on a solid foundation. Below you will find valuable information about your residency year and about how to get started in your program. Please pay close attention to the information and refer to it often.
After you click the link below, use your computer's open tabs to return to this page. Upon returning to this page, please take some time to acquaint yourself with more information by using the top menu to navigate this site. This will give you opportunity to view other critical information about the design of the Residency program and introduce you to the Faculty and Educational Coordinators for the program.
