Last updated on April 25, 2024.

Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry

Program Size
6
Program Length
26 months
Application Deadline
September 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Jeffrey H. Godel DDS, MS Chair & Program Director

Temple University School of Dentistry, Dept. of Orthodontics, 3223 North Broad Street , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140

Luz DeJesus MBA Director, of Operations
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Program is 26 months combined Orthodontic Specialty Certificate and Masters Degree in Oral Health Sciences.

For additional program 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

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

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.

 https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/orthodontics-certificate-graduate-dn-ortg-dent/admissions-information

*In addition, our program requires a letter explaining your interest in the Department of Orthodontics at Temple University.  This letter MUST be uploaded into PASS.  This is separate from your personal statement. 

 

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

Monday, October 28th, 2024 and Friday, November 1st , 2024.   These dates are subject to change. 

Additional Information

A passing grade on the National Boards Part I is required for application, and Part II for matriculation into the program.

If taken MUST pass INBDE for matriculation. 

ADAT scores are not required

GRE required (School Code: 7170 & Program Code: 0604)