Last updated on April 2, 2025.

Stony Brook University - School of Dental Medicine

Program Size
2
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
September 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Mina Mahdian, DDS, MDSc Program Director
School of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics and Digital Technology, 139 Westchester Hall, Stony Brook, New York, 11794-8712
Betsy Schroeder Program Coordinator
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Overall Goal of the Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

To provide post-doctoral education in oral and maxillofacial radiology that is committed to comprehensively train residents to become proficient oral and maxillofacial radiologists, competent teachers who are familiar with the foundations of research methodology, and who are prepared to contribute their skills and knowledge in the service of the profession. The interrelation with other The 24-month Graduate Medical Education (GME) funded post-doctoral level program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology provides the resident with comprehensive knowledge of the technique and interpretation of conventional and advanced imaging modalities in dentistry. The curriculum includes didactic and clinical instruction in the fundamentals of image acquisition and interpretation of conventional and advanced radiographic exams in the maxillofacial region as well as providing the residents with multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with malignancy, syndromic conditions and complicated maxillofacial developmental abnormalities.

The 24-month Graduate Medical Education (GME) funded post-doctoral level program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology provides the resident with comprehensive knowledge of the technique and interpretation of conventional and advanced imaging modalities in dentistry. The curriculum includes didactic and clinical instruction in the fundamentals of image acquisition and interpretation of conventional and advanced radiographic modalities in the maxillofacial region as well as exposing the residents to a multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with neoplasms, syndromic conditions and complex maxillofacial developmental abnormalities.

Emphasis is placed on developing radiographic interpretative and diagnostic skills that are based on scientific literature and founded on clinical and pathophysiological correlation.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Program Code OR4002
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 2
Program Length 24 months
Application Deadline September 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes
Match Participating No
Program Website dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • Passing the INBDE before October 1, 2025

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

The program requires 3 letters of recommendation in addition to the institutional letter of recommendation (Dean's Letter).

International Student Eligibility

This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident

Additional Information

Information about GME sponsored programs can be found at the following link

The advanced dental education program in oral and maxillofacial radiology will not support applicant visits AFTER September 1, 2025.