Geoffrey Thompson

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

• PROR 7131

  Clinical Prosthodontics II

• PROR 8131

  Clinical Prosthodontics IV

• PROR 9131

  Clinical Prosthodontics VI

• PROR 9033

  Clinical Research II

• PROR 7031

  Literature Review II

• PROR 8031

  Literature Review IV

• PROR 9031

  Pros Compl Trmt Pres Conf

• PROR 7032

  Pros Trmt Plan Conf II

• PROR 8032

  Pros Trmt Plan Conf IV

• PROR 9034

  Prosthodontic Board Review III

• PROR 7035

  Prosthodontics Biomaterials

• PROR 7034

  Prosthodontics Board Review I

• PROR 8034

  Prosthodontics Board Review II

• RSPR 5692

  Prosthodontics Clinic II

• PROR 7121

  Clinical Prosthodontics I

• PROR 8121

  Clinical Prosthodontics III

• PROR 9121

  Clinical Prosthodontics V

• PROR 9023

  Clinical Research I

• RSCD 5311

  Complete Denture

• RSTP 5591

  Diagnosis & Trmt Plan Clinic I

• RSGD 5701

  Geriatric Dentistry

• PROR 7021

  Literature Review I

• PROR 8021

  Literature Review III

• PROR 7024

  Occlusion/Articulator Sem I

• PROR 8026

  Occlusion/Articulator Sem II

• PROR 9024

  Occlusion/Articulator Sem III

• PROR 7022

  Pros Treatment Plan Conf I

• PROR 8022

  Pros Trmt Plan Conf III

• RSPR 5591

  Prosthodontics Clinic I

• PROR 7027

  Res Fix/Remov Seminar

Teaching Interests

Prosthodontics is the dental specialty focused on the care of patients with complex oral healthcare needs, including those with extensive restorative requirements, high esthetic demands, tooth loss, and histories of cancer, trauma, or congenital and developmental conditions. Our role is to restore function and appearance while treating patients as individuals, often leading to long-term care relationships.

My teaching philosophy reflects this patient-centered approach. I emphasize structure through clear clinical frameworks, step-based guidance, and regular progress reviews, while also prioritizing individualized treatment planning and problem solving. I recognize that residents have different learning styles and provide a balance of supervision and independence to support their professional growth.

Case-based learning and chairside discussion are central to graduate prosthodontic education, encouraging critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and confidence in decision-making. My goal is for residents to practice professionally, deliver the highest level of patient care, and be prepared to pursue board certification. I am also committed to strengthening the use of Evidence-Based Dentistry across clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity.