Advanced Programs

Overview

Advanced education programs for specialty training in endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics meet the accreditation requirements of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and the eligibility requirements of the respective specialty boards. Candidates seeking admission to these programs must hold a DDS or DMD degree or the foreign equivalent, and students who complete the requirements of the program are awarded a certificate of proficiency. Download application.

Residency and advanced education programs in general dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery also meet the accreditation requirements of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association. The residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery satisfies the requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. The oral medicine residency program is fully accredited by the American Board of Oral Medicine, and graduates are eligible for the American Board of Oral Medicine diplomate examination.

Students enrolled in advanced education programs are bound by the same rules and regulations that apply to other students of the School of Dentistry, and they may be found elsewhere on this web site. More detailed information on each of the programs follows. Inquiries should be directed to assistant dean for advanced education.

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