Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry
- Louisiana
- Orofacial Pain
- lsusd.lsuhsc.edu
Program Contact
LSU School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue, Box 10
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
The LSUHSC School of Dentistry offers an Advanced Education Program in Orofacial Pain. The program in Orofacial Pain is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “initial accreditation”. Also, the program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
On March 31, 2020, Orofacial Pain became the 12th ADA-recognized dental specialty in the United States.
The LSUSD Advanced Education Program in Orofacial Pain begins July 1 of each year and is 24 months in duration. Upon successful completion, residents are awarded a Certificate of Advanced Education in Orofacial Pain and a Master of Science in Dentistry degree and are eligible to pursue certification through the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
During the program, residents develop advanced clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal, neurovascular, neuropathic, and movement disorders; sleep-related conditions associated with orofacial pain; and intraoral, intracranial, extracranial, and systemic disorders contributing to orofacial pain and dysfunction. More than 65% of the program is devoted to supervised clinical care. Residents also rotate through specialty medical services including Neurology and Headache, Otolaryngology, Psychiatry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Sleep Medicine. The remaining time is dedicated to didactic coursework, research, seminars, conferences, and teaching.
The program accepts applicants from CODA-accredited predoctoral dental programs in the United States, CODA-accredited programs in Canada, and international dental schools.
Applicants must apply through ADEA PASS and meet all admission requirements. Up to two residents are accepted annually. Competitive academic credentials and demonstrated interest in Orofacial Pain are expected. Applicants must have successfully completed the National Board Dental Examination. Applicants who earned their dental degree outside the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. A minimum TOEFL score of 90 (Home Edition accepted) is required for these applicants.
The LSUHSC School of Dentistry does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orofacial Pain |
| Program Code | OFP76 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 24-months |
| Application Deadline | October 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes, Link, Application will not be considered for review without completion of the supplemental information (photograph and application fee). |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes, $50- Application will not be considered for review without completion of the supplemental information (photograph and application fee). |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | lsusd.lsuhsc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Copies of TOEFL, NBDE / INBDE, transcripts, etc., submitted through PASS to LSUSD will be used for interviews, but if accepted into the program, the program will require you to provide the official documents.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
3 Letters of Recommendation are required
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Applicants who earned their dental degree outside the United States or Canada must provide a minimum TOEFL score of 90.
Other Requirement Instructions
An application for Orofacial Pain is not complete without the following supplemental items:
1) A 2x2 digital photo submitted here: Survey Monkey - Photo
2) The supplemental fee for the LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry is submitted via the online payment portal here:
https://commerce.cashnet.com/LSUHSCNODS?CNAME=FEES
On the payment portal, please choose the "Orofacial Pain Fees", then choose "Application Fees" to pay the correct amount (USD 50.00).
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
Additional Information
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