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.

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