Last updated on March 6, 2025.

University of Kentucky

Program Size
2
Program Length
36 months
Application Deadline
September 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dolphus R. Dawson, III DMD,MS,MPH Graduate Program Director
770 Rose Street, D-444 Dental Sciences Bldg, , Lexington, Kentucky, 40536
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The Division of Periodontology produces graduates with advanced specialty training in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease, especially for patients who are medically-compromised. The program is a full-time course of study consisting of clinical, research, and didactic components. The goal of the program is to prepare individuals for careers in either academic periodontology or private specialty practice.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Periodontics
Program Code PERIO843
Degrees Offered Certificate, Masters
Program Size 2
Program Length 36 months
Application Deadline September 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application Yes
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating Yes
Program Website dentistry.uky.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • ADAT
  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL
  • Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental application

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

All predental transcripts and Dental Transcripts with degree granted or in-process (provided in English).

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Four letters of recommendation required (one must be from a Dean).  

Other Requirement Instructions

see www.dentistry.uky.edu/periodontology-applications-and-admissions for further instructions.

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

Additional Information

Admissions/Application details at:

https://dentistry.uky.edu/periodontology-applications-and-admissions