Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry
- Pennsylvania
- Periodontics
- temple.edu
Program Contact
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140
The Graduate Program in Periodontology at Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry provides qualified dentists with specialized clinical training and evidence-based education in all facets of periodontology and dental implantology. The curriculum places an emphasis on a wide range of osseous, regenerative and periodontal plastic surgical techniques as well as all aspects of surgical oral implantology. Students earn a graduate certificate in Periodontics and a simultaneous Master of Science on Oral Health Sciences, which is a requirement of the program.
The rigorous 36-month, full-time postgraduate program prepares students for practice, teaching and research in periodontology and oral implantology. You will receive advanced education related to the attachment apparatus of the dentition, and the diseases and conditions that affect them. You’ll also study the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of those diseases.
For more information visit our website: https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/periodontics-certificate-graduate-dn-perg-dent
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Periodontics |
| Program Code | PERIO814 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 5 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes, The link to the supplemental application will be sent to the email you provide in your PASS application within one to three days of submission. |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes, $75.00 |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | temple.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Submit all transcripts via PASS.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Submit all recommendation/evaluation letters via PASS.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Submit TOEFL scores via PASS. Applicants who received their dental training from a non-CODA-accredited program must provide valid TOEFL scores taken within the last two years. The minimum acceptable score is 5 (new scoring) or 100 (old scoring).
Other Requirement Instructions
Oral Health Sciences MS
Students in the Graduate Endodontics Program apply for the Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences upon acceptance to the program. In this 40-credit postgraduate master’s program, students apply modern biological principles and research techniques that aid in diagnosing, treating and preventing oral and craniofacial diseases and anomalies. The supplemental fee for this program application is $60.
Through the interdisciplinary curriculum, students study the structure, development and function of oral tissues; their interrelationships; and their connections to other organ systems. Research areas include advanced general dentistry, clinical fields, and periodontal and craniofacial regeneration.
The program’s Clinical Specialty Track is specifically tailored for postgraduate students currently enrolled in an advanced training certificate in the Kornberg School of Dentistry. Coursework in students’ postgraduate certificate programs count toward the required 40 credits for the Oral Health Sciences MS degree.
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)
Additional Information
Please submit your 2x2 professional photo embedded in your CV or email directly to perio@temple.edu.
The link to the supplemental application will be sent to the email you provide in your PASS application within one to three days of submission.