Nova Southeastern University
- Florida
- Periodontics
- dental.nova.edu
Program Contact
The 36 month Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontology is designed to provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills which will prepare them for a successful career in clinical practice, research, and/or education. The didactic portion of the program includes core courses as previously listed, small group seminars in classic literature, current literature, implant dentistry, immunology of periodontal diseases, advanced treatment planning, advanced surgical therapy, and intravenous moderate sedation. Clinical experiences are strongly emphasized in all aspects of surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy as well as implant dentistry which includes the restorative aspects in addition to the surgical. Graduates are well prepared to successfully challenge the examinations for Board Certification by the American Board of Periodontology which the majority complete within one year of graduation.
In addition to the Certificate in Postgraduate Periodontology, residents can also concurrently obtain the Master of Science in Dentistry degree as noted below.
Information related to this certificate program, program cost, and length of the program can be found at http://dental.nova.edu/periodontics/tuition.html.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Periodontics |
| Program Code | PERIO807 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.nova.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TOEFL
- Graduates of a non-CODA accredited institution require an English proficiency (TOEFL), a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based (PBT) version of the Test of English Language as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a score of 213 or higher on the computer-based test (CBT), or a score of 81 on the Internet-based test (IBT). Automatic waivers of the TOEFL requirement are granted for persons who have completed a bachelor's degree (or higher) at an accredited university in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada (excluding French Quebec), Australia, or New Zealand.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
If applicable: unofficial Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL internet-based score of 80 or above taken within the last two years).
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 obtain their own sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
September 17,18,24,25 2025
Additional Information
Please note: that all records or scores required, either as an Application Prerequisite or Matriculation Requirement, are expected to be submitted as official sealed original records from the issuing institution.
Supplemental records not submitted with the PASS application and/or official, sealed records may be sent to the following address:
EPS
College of Dental Medicine
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 299000
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905
NBDE
Please send the Official Electronic Report of NBDE Scores to the following email address: admitdocs@nova.edu
TOEFL
For International applicants, the TOEFL code for NSU - Department of Periodontics is: 5514
Additionally, email correspondence with the Department or Program Director should be reserved only for information not available within the PASS program profile or Nova Southeastern University, Periodontics Program web sites.