University of Minnesota
- Minnesota
- Orofacial Pain
- dentistry.umn.edu
Program Contact
This two-year program option leads to a Certificate in Orofacial Pain, and an optional Master of Science degree (MS) in Dentistry. The program involves clinical, didactic, and research training and is designed for dentists interested in clinical, academic or teaching careers.
The program focuses on acquisition of strong clinical skills in evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of TMD and orofacial pain disorders as well as the treatment of sleep apnea and snoring with intraoral appliances.
Most of the student's time will be spent in the clinic. Additional time is spent attending courses in pain management, neuroscience, pharmacology, behavioral sciences, and other biomedical areas, as well as journal reviews, seminars, and participation in research projects.
There is also another option, we offer a two-year program that leads to a certificate degree in Orofacial Pain, but no MS degree in Dentistry. It is designed primarily for the dentist interested in clinical training.
This program requires completion of all of the courses offered for the Master of Science, but no thesis credits or research project.
For additional information please see our website: https://www.dentistry.umn.edu/degrees-programs/advanced-education-programs/orofacial-pain
Program Information
| Program Type | Orofacial Pain |
|---|---|
| Program Code | OFP73 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dentistry.umn.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TOEFL
- Other than TOEFL, we also accept IELTS.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Transcripts in English are required.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three letters of recommendation are required that are specific to our program.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Minimum TOEFL score required is 80.
Other Requirement Instructions
IELTS score of 6 or higher is 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
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
- Internationally trained dentists are also eligible for stipend if selected to the program.
Interview Schedule
Interviews are typically held in October-November. Exact dates will be sent to selected applicants.
Additional Information
1. Must submit a letter of intent/personal statement which must include what program you are applying for (MS or Certfifcate), reason for pursuing further education in orofacial pain, reasoning for application to our program, characteristics that you will bring to the program and your career goals. MUST NOT EXCEED 1500 WORDS
2. Must submit 3 recomendation letters, that are no older than 1 year and preferably specific to our program.