University of Minnesota
- Minnesota
- Prosthodontics
- dentistry.umn.edu
Program Contact
9-176 Moos Health Science Tower,
515 Delaware Street SE,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455
Please see Program Website at:
https://dentistry.umn.edu/degrees-programs/specialty-and-advanced-education-programs/prosthodontics
The Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is a dual-degree (certificate & Master's) program which offers in-depth instruction in fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics. This educational experience is structured to provide residents with diagnostic and treatment planning fundamentals as well as the associated clinical skills necessary for the practice of prosthodontics as a specialty and/or to prepare them for a career in discipline related teaching and research. In addition, instruction provided in the critical evaluation of available dental literature, didactic concepts, and research methodology, is focused on creating young professionals with the ability to become effective life-long learners.
GOALS
- To develop the diagnostic and treatment planning skills necessary for successful provision of complex prosthodontic treatment.
- To provide advanced didactic instruction in all phases of prosthodontics.
- To provide advanced clinical instruction in all phases of prosthodontics so that a graduating resident will have the clinical skills necessary to successfully practice prosthodontics as a specialty.
- To create an atmosphere that supports the development of a research protocol, completion of an associated project, interpretation of the results, preparation of a thesis and the ability to mount a successful defense, all leading to the awarding of an MS degree at the end of the program.
- To provide encouragement and the professional skills necessary for successful completion of the American Board of Prosthodontics Examination.
- To develop life-long learning skills.
- To foster an interest on the part of our residents in community health care, community service and dental education.
- To offer the best educational experience possible.
OBJECTIVES
- To ensure successful completion and presentation of treatment plans/treatment for patients requiring complex restorative care as required in the prosthodontics treatment planning seminar course.
- To ensure successful completion all didactic courses associated with the program.
- To ensure successful completion of all clinical courses associated with the program.
- To ensure development of a research protocol, completion of an associated project, interpretation of the results, preparation of a thesis and the ability to mount a successful defense, all leading to the awarding of an MS degree at the end of the program.
- To ensure the development of a desire and the professional skills necessary for successful completion of American Board of Prosthodontics examination.
- To ensure that residents can successfully prepare and present topical seminars in prosthodontics and engage in a review of current and classic literature as required in the current and classical prosthodontics literature review seminar courses.
- To ensure the opportunity for development of an interest not only in teaching and related skills but also in the importance of service to the community.
- To solicit input on a regular basis from residents, program graduates and faculty to identify program strengths and any weaknesses requiring correction and to make any necessary corrective changes.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Prosthodontics |
| Program Code | PROS436 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 3 |
| Program Length | 34 months |
| Application Deadline | August 15 |
| Program Start Date | June 28 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes, Link, Expand the instructions provided in the "Apply" section of the program webpage. Review information listed for supplemental application materials submission. |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes, $70.00 |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.umn.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TOEFL
- Required TOEFL Score of 100 if taken prior to January 21st, 2026. Required TOEFL Score of 5 if taken after to January 21st, 2026.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Transcripts must be submitted via the ADEA PASS application for the Advanced Prosthodontics certificate portion of the dual-degree program. Candidates who are accepted to the Advanced Prosthodontics certificate program must also apply for the Master's in Dentistry program at the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry. The Master's in Dentistry program application process will require that the incoming resident provide Official Transcripts (translated to English if needed).
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
3 letters of evaluation must be included in the application through ADEA PASS.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
TOEFL is required for all international applicants. Applicants must report TOEFL scores via their ADEA PASS application, this is a program and University requirement that can not be waived. A minimum overall score of 100 is required for internet-based TOEFL if taken prior to January 21st, 2026. Required TOEFL Score of 5 if taken after to January 21st, 2026.
International Student Eligibility
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)
- International candidates will be provided an I-20, to be used to obtain an F1 visa.
Interview Schedule
Friday October 23rd, 2026
Friday October 30th, 2026
Interviews are in-person only.
Additional Information
Please see Program's Website for additional information about program specific requirements at:
https://dentistry.umn.edu/degrees-programs/specialty-and-advanced-education-programs/prosthodontics