Implant Fellowship, Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Last updated on March 4, 2024.

Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine

  • Massachusetts
  • Implant Dentistry
  • bu.edu
Program Size
4 (estimate)
Program Length
12-24 months
Application Deadline
February 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Serge Dibart

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Postdoctoral Admissions
635 Albany Street, G-146,
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118

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The Boston University Implant fellowship programs are well-structured, unbiased training program in both the surgical and restorative aspects of implant dentistry. Fellows completing these programs will have a good understanding of the biology necessary to successfully place and maintain dental implants, address complications both in the surgical and restorative arenas, and provide their patients with comprehensive treatments.

One-year Program

The 12 month-long program is specifically designed to improve the fellows’ surgical skills through flap design, bone grafting, soft tissue grafting techniques and socket preservation procedures.

Two-year Program

The 24 month-long program is geared towards more advanced surgical procedures as well as restorations of implants.

Both programs will offer integration of digital dentistry with single-unit cases to complex fully edentulous cases. Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience from virtual treatment planning, digital surgical guide design and fabrication, 3D printed/milled immediate temporization, to final prosthesis will be offered.

Program Information

Program Type Implant Dentistry
Program Code IMPD1023
Degrees Offered Fellowship
Program Size 4 (estimate)
Program Length 12-24 months
Application Deadline February 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating No
Program Website bu.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

U.S./Canadian applicants must provide their undergraduate transcript(s) within the PASS application. Unofficial copies of undergrad transcripts uploaded by the applicant may be used for application purposes, but official transcripts are required for matriculation. 

International applicants must submit either the ECE or WES dental school transcript course-by-course translation and evaluation directly through PASS. 

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

TOEFL is required for all applicants who are not US citizens or US Lawful Permanent Residents, and whose first language is not English. Request official TOEFL scores from ETS in the ADEA PASS application. Only official scores are considered.  

  • Minimum score is 90 iBT.
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition is accepted.
  • TOEFL Essentials is NOT accepted. 
  • IELTS is NOT accepted.

International applicants who have earned a degree from an accredited United States or Canadian English-speaking institution may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement.  

Other Requirement Instructions

INBDE or NBDE Part 1 & 2 passing result is required for all U.S./Canadian-educated applicants. Non-U.S./Canadian-educated applicants are exempt from the INBDE or NBDE part 1 & 2 passing score requirement.

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)
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must contain their own sponsorship)
  • Other - Contact the program

Additional Information

Request official test results within the ADEA PASS application.  Do not send official scores or documents to Boston University unless requested.