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Last updated on May 8, 2024.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Program Size
6
Program Length
36 months
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Thikriat Al-Jewair DDS, MSc Program Director

Department of Orthodontics
University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine,
Buffalo, New York, 14214

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The University at Buffalo graduate program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is well balanced and has been training outstanding orthodontists since 1947.

During the 36-month Certificate and Master of Science program, residents are exposed to a wide variety treatment approaches involving traditional, lingual and clear aligner appliances as well as interdisciplinary care. The UB Graduate School and School of Dental Medicine has a wealth of seasoned researchers, available for mentorship of research projects on a variety of topics. We look forward to our next class of diverse, motivated and talented students!

Please see more details about the program, visit program's dedicated admissions page. 

NOTE: Our program begins on July 1 with mandatory orientation events scheduled the week prior.

Program Information

Program Type Orthodontics
Program Code ORTHO922
Degrees Offered Certificate, Masters
Program Size 6
Program Length 36 months
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating Yes
Program Website dental.buffalo.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 fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Provide transcripts to PASS. 

Internationally trained candidates: Provide a supplemental ECE or WES (copy) to PASS. 

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

The University sets the minimum requirements for documentation of English Language Proficiency.  Learn more on UB's Graduate Admissions page.

A copy of the TOEFL score report must be uploaded to PASS; do not send directly to the school at the time of application.

Other Requirement Instructions

A copy of a score report is required for either the GRE or ADAT; only one of the two are required. 

Provide the score report copy via the PASS application; do not send directly to the school at the time of application.

International Student Eligibility

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)

Additional Information

Learn more about the program by visiting our dedicated admissions page.

Details about score reports:

  • Applicants must submit a score report (copy) for either the GRE or ADAT; only one of the two are required.
  • In addition, applications will be considered without NBDE documentation but evidence of iNBDE or NBDE Part I & II is required before matriculation.