New York University College of Dentistry
- New York
- Prosthodontics
- dental.nyu.edu
Program Contact
NYU College of Dentistry
Prosthodontics Program
345 East 24th Street, Clinic 4W,
New York, New York, 10010-4086
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics is committed to educating and mentoring dentists who will become future leaders in the specialty of Prosthodontics. The program aims to provide innovative and continuously evolving curriculum content to develop students’ clinical decision-making and technical skills to treat highly complex prosthodontic treatment needs.
Our objective is to train expert clinicians with a sense of ethical responsibility and professionalism. The program strives to achieve these goals through the implementation of new advanced clinical practices and technologies in the field.
The Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics is a three-year program that fulfills all educational requirements of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and the American Board of Prosthodontics.
PROGRAM STRENGTHS
The program offers an unparalleled and extensive range of clinical experiences distinctive to our institution, shaped by a diverse patient population, a robust didactic curriculum, and exceptional clinical faculty. Additionally, the educational foundation is enriched with various research opportunities.
- The program’s clinical experiences stem from a significant patient volume, with over 10,000 patient visits attributed to the program. Furthermore, NYU Dentistry boasts over 300,000 patient visits to the college annually, providing a consistent influx of referrals to the postgraduate programs. Consequently, our program presents unparalleled interdisciplinary care opportunities.
- The program is supported by a diverse and multifaceted faculty composed of full-time and part-time practitioners with globally recognized reputations. The program proudly hosts the largest number of board-certified prosthodontists, many of whom possess dual or triple specialties, ranging from maxillofacial prosthetics to implant surgery.
- The implant surgical education offered by the program has the longest history among U.S. dental schools. The surgical curriculum fulfills all aspects of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements for surgical instruction in performing both simple and complex implant restorations and prostheses. This surgical training is delivered by prosthodontists with formal surgical training, oral maxillofacial surgeons, and/or periodontists.
- Throughout the three-year didactic curriculum, hands-on modules, and clinical training, the use of Digital Dentistry within the program emphasizes the integration of digital technology and creative workflows tailored to the demands of complex prosthodontic treatments. All students engage with various CAD/CAM programs, including digital design software like Blue Sky Bio, ZBrush, and Romexis, under the guidance of faculty. They have access to advanced digital tools, such as Trios and Planmeca scanners and SprintRay 3D printers, to enhance their learning and practical application in prosthodontics.
- Master dental technician faculty work closely with postgraduate students, enabling them to learn the technical aspects of prosthodontics directly from master technicians in both clinical and laboratory settings environments.
- The prosthodontic program at New York University College of Dentistry is integrated with the Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Situated in the same building as the program, our students rotate through the center, working with faculty in a one-on-one setting that provides comprehensive clinical education in managing patients with special needs.
- The program fosters a strong relationship with all other dental specialties within the institution. Our postgraduate students have unique opportunities to develop comprehensive knowledge and delivery of coordinated interdisciplinary prosthodontic care, including managing complex congenital dental syndromes, post-cancer treatments, post-trauma prosthodontic care, and interceptive prosthodontics in collaboration with orthodontics. Additionally, all specialty postgraduate students regularly participate in multidisciplinary seminars.
DIDACTIC PROGRAM
Approximately twenty-five percent of the overall program time is allocated to didactic components. Emphasis is placed on developing critical and analytical decision-making skills by utilizing both existing and new evidence in dentistry. The program’s curriculum and the delivery of educational content are continually evaluated to incorporate new and relevant information in the most accessible way for students.
The curriculum is primarily divided into core courses, which include Advanced Education in Core Sciences, Applied Sciences, Clinical Applications in Wound Healing, Current Concepts in Implant Dentistry and Bone Regeneration, Multidisciplinary Seminars, and Growth & Development, among others. Specialty-specific course modules in Prosthodontics, Implant Dentistry, and Digital Dentistry are designed to facilitate in-depth discussions on traditional practices as well as the most innovative clinical approaches practices.
CLINICAL PROGRAM
Clinical training constitutes sixty percent of the program's duration. The patient population in the Prosthodontics clinic is vast and diverse. Students operate as members of a multispecialty, interdisciplinary team. They become proficient in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining various prosthodontic needs for patients. Committed to excellence, prosthesis fabrication takes place in high-quality laboratories. The program features a large number of trained full-time and part-time prosthodontists as clinical faculty and numerous reputable scholars. Approximately thirty percent of these faculty members are Board Certified Prosthodontists. The student-to-faculty ratio of about 5:1 enhances the residents' clinical experience experiences.
An exceptional student-to-faculty ratio averaging 5:1 enhances the residents' clinical experiences.
RESEARCH PROGRAM
All students are required to complete an approved research project. The project requires students to demonstrate their understanding of the scientific process, including data collection, statistical analysis, and presentation in a scientific forum. Additionally, students attend several scientific and specialty-related meetings. Each student must present two poster presentations at professional meetings. Research in the program is very active, and students regularly receive national and regional grants and awards.
TEACHING PROGRAM
Students teach predoctoral dental students as a component of their graduate education. All students participate in a course in pedagogy.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Prosthodontics |
| Program Code | PROS415 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 9 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 34 months |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.nyu.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 Match deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
- Official dental school transcript must be sent directly to ADEA PASS.
- National Board Dental Examination Parts I and II (NBDE) or the Integrated Board Dental Examination (INBDE) scores must be reported on the Dean’s Evaluation or reported directly to PASS from the ADA. The INBDE and NBDE Part I & Part II must be passed prior to the scheduling of an interview.
Applicants who have not passed the NBDE Part I and Part II or the INBDE must pass them before joining the program, but it is not required for the review process.
Applicants who took or will take the INDBE exam must be passed before joining the program, but it is not required for the review process. - The Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) exam is accepted, but not required.
- For all international applicants, an official ECE course-by-course evaluation must be submitted directly to PASS by ECE. We do not accept evaluations from WES or any other evaluating institutions.
- During the admission process, please do not submit any official documents or score reports to NYU Dentistry. Send all required documents to ADEA PASS.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, including the Dean's Evaluation.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
- Required only for foreign trained dentists.
- All international applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam to be considered for admission. The minimum required score is 100 or better. No exceptions will be made. Scores must be reported on PASS directly from ETS. IELTS or any other English exam is not accepted. The TOEFL exam will not be waived, and we do not accept the "My Best Scores" result or the new TOEFL Essential. The TOEFL exam is valid for two years only and must not expire before the application deadline or before the program start date (July 1st).
Other Requirement Instructions
Background Check
Prior to matriculation, all students admitted to NYU Dentistry must complete a criminal background check, the results of which must be satisfactory. Learn more about the process from ADEA PASS.
Please send the following to ADEA PASS
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, including the Dean's Evaluation.
- Official dental school transcript or an official ECE course-by-course evaluation for international applicants.
- National Board Dental Examination Parts I and II (NBDE), or the Integrated Board Dental Examination (INBDE) scores, must be reported on the Dean's Evaluation or reported directly to PASS from the ADA.
- TOEFL exam score from within the last two years only for all international applicants.
- A personal essay.
Please send the following to NYU Dentistry:
- A non-refundable supplemental application-processing fee of $100.00 (USD) is required to complete your application. Once the application is received from ADEA PASS, you will receive an email with instructions to submit the application fee.
- You can also mail your non-refundable supplemental application-processing fee in the form of a personal check, money order, or bank draft. Make the check payable to "NYU College of Dentistry" and mail it to the following address:
NYU College of Dentistry
Office of Admissions
433 First Avenue, Suite 125
New York, NY 10010-4086
Attn: Prosthodontics
Payment Guidelines for Canadian and Non-U.S. Applicants
- The $100 (USD) non-refundable application-processing fee must be in U.S. dollars and may be paid by either money order or a check. If paying by check, please note that the check must meet all of the following criteria:
- Checks must have a pre-printed denotation stating the check is being drawn from U.S. funds. Please keep in mind that this means that U.S. funds cannot be handwritten by the account holder.
- The check must have a 9-digit U.S. routing number, usually located at the bottom of the check.
- The bank from which you are drafting the check must have an affiliated branch located in the U.S.
- The affiliated U.S. bank address must be pre-printed on the check.
All US or Canadian applicants should be graduates of dental schools accredited by the American or Canadian Dental Association. General practice or other advanced training residency and experience in research are highly recommended. All applicants must apply through the Postdoctoral Application Support System (PASS). To apply, please visit the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and follow all PASS application deadlines and guidelines.
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
- Other - Contact the program
Interview Schedule
The interview schedule will be communicated directly to the applicants who have been selected for the interview.
Additional Information
International Applicant Requirements:
- Please follow the application fee payment instructions stated above.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, including the Dean's Evaluation.
- Official dental school transcript.
- National Board Dental Examination Parts I and II (NBDE) or the Integrated Board Dental Examination (INBDE) scores must be reported on the Dean’s Evaluation or reported directly to PASS from the ADA. The INBDE and NBDE Part I & Part II must be passed prior to the scheduling of an interview.
Applicants who have not passed the NBDE Part I and Part II or the INBDE must pass them before joining the program, but it is not required for the review process.
Applicants who took or will take the INDBE exam must be passed before joining the program, but it is not required for the review process. - The Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) exam is accepted, but not required.
- A personal essay.
- An official ECE course-by-course evaluation must be submitted directly to PASS by ECE. We do not accept evaluations from WES or any other evaluating institutions.
- All international applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam to be considered for admission. The minimum required score is 100 or better. No exceptions will be made. Scores must be reported on PASS directly from ETS. IELTS or any other English exam is not accepted. The TOEFL exam will not be waived, and we do not accept the "My Best Scores" result or the new TOEFL Essential. The TOEFL exam is valid for two years only and must not expire before the application deadline or before the program start date (July 1st).