### Question
How does the law define post-doctoral dental education program?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 294c*, **post-doctoral dental education program** is defined as:

> a program sponsored by a school of dentistry, a hospital, or a public or private institution that—


(i) offers post-doctoral training in the specialties of dentistry, advanced education in general dentistry, or a dental general practice residency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part D-Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages**

