{"id":6556,"date":"2026-04-16T13:38:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iti.org\/?page_id=6556"},"modified":"2026-06-01T16:57:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T16:57:58","slug":"florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iti.org\/de\/education\/scholarship-program\/florida\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Center for Implant Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":2383,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6556","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"hero_section","display_block":true,"full_size":true,"label":"Scholarship Center","title":"<strong>University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Center for Implant Dentistry<\/strong>","description":"Department of Oral &amp; Maxillofacial Surgery","background_image":6557,"button":{"text":"","url":""},"cta2":"","dropdown":{"title":"","items":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_simple_centered","description":"<h2><strong>About the Scholarship Center<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Center for Implant Dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry has been involved in the ITI Scholarship Program since it was established in 1999, hosting over 30 ITI Scholars during that time. The Center offers a unique interdisciplinary environment for ITI Scholars as its mission includes education, research and service.\r\n\r\nAlthough a significant volume of simple edentulous and partially dentate patients are treated in the college, the Center has become a referral resource for patients with advanced and complex rehabilitative needs, management of implant complications, and individuals with high esthetic demands. Many patients receive augmentation procedures that are performed as part of a comprehensive, digital crown-down planning and treatment philosophy. In addition, the Center continues to develop research standing associated with artificial intelligence (AI), placement and loading protocols, implant components and patient health. Many of the research initiatives are designed in cooperation with faculty both within the College of Dentistry and the surrounding Health Science Center Colleges."},{"acf_fc_layout":"highlight_people_3","title":"Scholarship Center Chairs","items":[{"image":6559,"position":"Scholarship Center Chair ","name":"Dr. William Martin ","location":"Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery "},{"image":6560,"position":"Scholarship Center Co-Chair","name":"Dr. Luiz Gonzaga","location":"Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery "}],"cta":"","cta2":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"video_section","display_block":true,"background":"White","select":["Display video"],"title":"<strong>Learn more about the Scholarship Center from your Scholarship Center Chair<\/strong>","video_thumbnail":6563,"iframe_embed":true,"youtube_url":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1112978023?fl=pl&fe=vl"},{"acf_fc_layout":"scholarship_activities_list","description":"","image":4311,"sub_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Clinical activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year  ","description":"","items":[{"title":"Treatment planning sessions ","available":true},{"title":"Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance","available":true},{"title":"Observing patient treatment ","available":true},{"title":"Assisting in patient treatment ","available":true},{"title":"Treating patients under faculty supervision: placing implants","available":true},{"title":"Treating patients under faculty supervision: restoring implants","available":true},{"title":"Treating patients alone: placing implants ","available":false},{"title":"Treating patients alone: restoring implants","available":true},{"title":"Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment  ","available":true},{"title":"Digital acquisition, planning and printing template for implant rehabilitation  ","available":true},{"title":"\u200b\u200bParticipation with CID Curriculum and ITI Study Club activities  ","available":true},{"title":"Participation in CID Continuing Education Courses offered at the University of Florida ","available":true}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Additional Information","description":"Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment and digital workflow procedures (scanning, smile design, digital tooth arrangement, implant planning and guide design and fabrication via 3-D printing, provisional fabrication via 3-D printing and, hardware and software maintenance). 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The new minimum for admission is 4.5 overall with a minimum of 4.0 across all four subsections.\r\n\r\nScholars will need an Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) \u2013 prior to coming to the University of Florida. This is an evaluation of their education transcript and its relation to US coursework. Additional information will be provided to the Scholar upon acceptance by the Scholarship Center. \r\n\r\nThe CID Faculty will determine the extent of patient treatment based on the progression of skills demonstrated by the scholar during their time in the Center.  "},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Additional information on the clinical activities ","description":"The Scholarship program is directed towards specialists in the field of dentistry who want to build upon the foundation of implant dentistry that was established in their respective specialty training programs (prosthodontic training required). The program requires participation in the clinical sessions located in the Center for Implant Dentistry on Mondays \u2013 Fridays as well as scheduled didactic sessions with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Prosthodontic Residents. \r\n\r\nDuring the program, ITI Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in the daily implant center clinical practice activities including consultations, treatment planning, surgical and restorative procedures, in addition to limited laboratory time including template and provisional fabrication. When patients are treated in an operating room setting (hospital), Scholars will have the opportunity to observe OMFS faculty and residents as well as accompany the residents on hospital rounds. \r\n\r\nAttire: Scholars may wear Implant Center or OMFS approved scrubs while in the OMFS\/Implant Center clinic. Hospital scrubs are required in the Operating Room. Proper hygiene must be maintained during the year program. 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They will work in a team environment under the direction of Center faculty. ITI Scholars will be required to develop a fundamental understanding of planning and treatment philosophy, before being, where possible, afforded the opportunity to plan and treat patients of their own. All ITI Scholars are encouraged to attend continuing education programs offered by Center faculty at the University of Florida. In addition it is expected that each ITI Scholar will be involved in research programs, either established within the Center or where possible following individual initiative. \r\n\r\nAt the conclusion of this scholarship, participants should be able to: \r\n\r\nProvide a comprehensive implant consultation including: diagnosis, examination (intra- and extra-) and digital data collection. Record legible progress notes and generate a comprehensive restorative and surgical treatment plan. \r\n\r\nUnderstand the communication between other specialists and technicians in the overall rehabilitation of patients with dental needs. \r\n\r\nPerform Straightforward and Advanced surgical procedures as highlighted by the ITI SAC Publication, 2007. \r\n\r\nPerform Straightforward, Advanced and Complex restorative procedures as highlighted by the ITI SAC Publication, 2007. \r\n\r\nBe able to troubleshoot complications as they relate to patients who report to the CID after treatment performed elsewhere. "},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Cost of living  ","description":"We strongly advise you to consider cost of living (housing\/rent, food, transportation, etc.) in the city of this ITI Scholarship Center, as certain destinations can be very expensive. 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