University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
- New York
- Periodontics
- dental.buffalo.edu
Program Contact
Advanced Education Admissions
315 Squire Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
The Advanced Education Program in Periodontics at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is a 33-month, CODA accredited, research-based program for those interested in a career in academic dentistry, research, teaching, faculty practice, or industry. The program is designed to train dentists in the art and science of periodontology who will be able to plan, initiate, and carry out a research program in a field relevant to periodontics. A mission of the program is also to train periodontists wishing to establish a private practice in periodontics, who are capable of contributing to, as well as critically analyzing, the clinical and research literature in periodontics and the biomedical sciences. It is expected that program graduates will admirably and ethically serve their patients and society, become Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology, and that their activities will reflect favorably upon themselves, their training institutions, and their profession.
All applicants to the certificate program are expected to participate in a concurrent graduate research program, including but not limited to a(n): Ph.D. in Oral Biology, Ph.D. in Epidemiology, M.S. in Oral Sciences, M.S. in Biomaterials, M.S. in Epidemiology, M.P.H., or a postdoctoral reearch project. Please note that those programs have an application process independent from PASS that can be found on the University at Buffalo website. Funding may be available for students dual enrolled in the periodontics specialty program and a Ph.D. program.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Periodontics |
| Program Code | PERIO848 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 3 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 33 months |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Program Start Date | August 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.buffalo.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Upload Transcripts via PASS.
Internationally trained candidates: Also provide a supplemental ECE or WES (copy) to PASS.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Upload Letters of Evaluation via 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 score report must be uploaded to PASS; do not send directly to the school at the time of application. UB's School of Dental Medicine accepts the following:
- TOEFL: 79 or higher
- IELTS: 6.5 or higher
- Duolingo: 120 or higher
Other Requirement Instructions
Domestic and Internationally trained dentists are eligible to apply to the program.
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 (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Additional Information
All application materials are required by the application deadilne.
The primary long-term objective of this program is to train clinician-scientists who desire a career in academic dentistry, research, and/or industry. As such, research is a required component of the program. Students interested in the Periodontics program are expected to simultaneously enroll in a research degree program. Research program options include, but are not limited to:
School of Dental Medicine:
- MS in Oral Sciences
- MS in Biomaterials
- PhD in Oral Biology
School of Public Health and Health Professions:
- MS in Epidemiology
- Master of Public Health
- PhD in Epidemiology
Admission is highly competitive and early application is recommended. If admitted to the Periodontics program, the applicant must submit an application to their research program of choice by the specified application deadline. Acceptance into any research program is a separate process.