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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) .
Apply through PASS:
Learn more about the Northwest Dental Residency Program:
Worksite address
granger, WA, 98932, US
Who can apply
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