University of Maryland
- Maryland
- Periodontics/Prosthodontics
- dental.umaryland.edu
Program Contact
University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, 650 W. Baltimore Street, room 6407, Baltimore, MD, 21201
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
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| 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, Link, The University of Maryland School of Dentistry will request supplemental information after your ADEA PASS application has been submitted and deemed complete by ADEA PASS. You will receive an email from UMSOD to create an account and complete a supplemental information form. If you are a reapplicant to our program, you will use the same log-in credentials from the 2025-2026 cycle. Incomplete PASS applications will not receive a supplemental information form. |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes, May be available - Stipends are not available for internationally trained dentists. |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.umaryland.edu |
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 transcripts to the ADEA PASS application (ECE or WES course-by-course evaluation in place of foreign transcripts).
Upload unofficial undergraduate/all other transcripts to ADEA PASS in the section Supporting Information - Documents.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Upload letters of evaluations to the ADEA PASS application for consideration.
- Institutional evaluation
- 2 professional evaluations
International applicants requesting an Exception for Electronic Institution Evaluation must provide 3 professional evaluations.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
International Applicants: Upload official TOEFL report to ADEA PASS application, use code 5944, department 38.
Score minimums:
- Paper-based 550
- Computer-based 213
- Internet-based 80 (new ETS scale equivalent of 4)
- IELTS 7
TOEFL waived if degree is from a school in the United States.
Other Requirement Instructions
Other application requirements:
- CV/Resume - submit to PASS
- ADAT scores (optional, not required) submit to PASS
All application requirements and materials should be submitted to the ADEA PASS application for consideration. No application materials are accepted via email or mail unless specifically requested by UMSOD Admissions.
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)