Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry
- Pennsylvania
- Orthodontics
- temple.edu
Program Contact
Temple University School of Dentistry, Dept. of Orthodontics, 3223 North Broad Street , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140
Program is 26 months combined Orthodontic Specialty Certificate and Masters Degree in Oral Health Sciences.
For more information please visit: https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/orthodontics-certificate-graduate-dn-ortg-dent
Program Information
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | ORTHO937 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 6 |
| Program Length | 26 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | temple.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- Applicants are required to EITHER have completed and passed the NBDE Pt. 1 before application, AND NBDE Pt. 2 before matriculation OR completed and passed INBDE before matriculation.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
If your native language is not English, the TOEFL is required. Scores are to be submited before the application deadline (September 1st). The minimum score for TOEFL is 100.
Other Requirement Instructions
A separate Temple University application and fee of $75 are required when applying to the Orthodontics Graduate Certificate program. Please visit our website using the link below to make your payment.
In addition, our program requires a supplementary application emailed to orthodontics@temple.edu. The email should include the following:
- Letter explaining your interest in the Department of Orthodontics at Temple University (This is separate from your Personal Statement in PASS)
- CV that includes your GPA for Dental School and Undergraduate Studies
- GRE Scores
- National Board Scores when taken.
- TOEFL scores for ALL international applicants whose native language is not English. The minimum score for TOEFL is 100.
- 2x2 picture
*These supplementary documents are required and separate from you PASS application.
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 would have to apply for an F1 Visa
Interview Schedule
Applicants that are invited for interviews will be offered the following dates to pick from:
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Additional Information
Applicants are required to:
- EITHER have completed and passed the NBDE Pt. 1 before application, AND NBDE Pt. 2 before matriculation,
- OR completed and passed INBDE before matriculation.
ADAT scores are not required
GRE required (School Code: 7170 & Program Code: 0604)