Last updated on April 4, 2025.

University of Maryland

  • Maryland
  • Periodontics/Prosthodontics
Program Size
2 (estimate)
Program Length
5 years months
Application Deadline
August 15
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Hanae Saito Program Director

University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, 650 W. Baltimore Street, room 6407, Baltimore, MD, 21201

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University of Maryland Postgraduate Periodontics and Prosthodontics programs will offer a dual-track, part-time certificate program in Periodontics and Prosthodontics (dual certificate program).  Upon completion of this dual, part-time track program, the graduate will be eligible for the certificates of specialty in prosthodontics and periodontics.  This program will provide comprehensive education and training in all phases of prosthodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry.  The 60 month program also will integrate didactic, clinical, teaching, and research activities in both periodontics and prosthodontics disciplines and emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to clinically complex cases.  Graduates of this dual certificate program will be eligible to be certified as diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Program Information

Program Type Periodontics/Prosthodontics
Program Code PERIOPROS60
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 2 (estimate)
Program Length 5 years months
Application Deadline August 15
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application Yes
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating No

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • TOEFL
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental application

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Upload official dental school and undergraduate transcripts to ADEA PASS application (ECE or WES course-by-course evaluation in place of foreign transcripts)

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Upload official letters to ADEA PASS application for consideration.

  • Institutional evaluation
  • 2 professional evaluations

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

Upload official TOEFL score report to ADEA PASS application, use code 5944, department 38.

Score minimums:

  • 550 paper-based
  • 213 computer-based
  • 80 internet-based
  • IELTS 7

TOEFL requirement waived if you have a degree from a school in the United States.

Other Requirement Instructions

Other application requirements:

  • Maryland online application
  • CV/Resume
  • 2 x 2 photo
  • ADAT scores (optional, not required)

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
  • Other - Contact the program