University of Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rico
- Periodontics
- dental.rcm.upr.edu
Program Contact
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus School of Dental Medicine PO BOX 365067 San Juan, PR 00936-5067
The Master in Sciences of Dentistry in Periodontology will began in the 2023. The program consists of a minimum of three consecutive years (36 months) of progressive educational experiences leading to a Master in Sciences of Dentistry in Periodontology (MSD).
It meets the inicial accreditation requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the prerequisites for examination and certification by the American Board of Periodontology. The program uses the resources of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), School of Dental Medicine (SDM). The first year provides students the fundamental knowledge related to the treatment of patient with periodontal pathologies. Residents work with healthy and medically compromised patients and participate in seminars, treatment planning boards, lectures and formal courses in pathology, statistics, research protocols, pharmacology, and sedations. Most of the second year of the program, is devoted to clinical experiences in the areas of periodontal rehabilitation. Other program activities include clinical instruction, lecturing to undergraduate students, journal club, basic cardiac life support courses, continuing dental education courses, and presentation of a table clinic at the annual meeting of the College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico. Strong emphasis is given to research experiences and a research project and a paper for publication are also required, prior to graduation.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Periodontics |
| Program Code | PERIO847 |
| Degrees Offered | Masters |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.rcm.upr.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Must submit undergraduate and dental school transcripts.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three letters of recommendation. An institutional letter of recommendation from dental school Dean, the Dean for Students Affair of the Dental for Academic Affair and two additional letters, as least one from faculty in the specialty area.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Foreigners’ candidates are required to provide evidence of passing the TOFL exam. All candidates must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Other Requirement Instructions
ü Mush submit official NBDE results to ADEA PASS
ü Must submit official INBDE results to ADEA PASS
ü A personal interview is required by the program Director and admission committee for candidates for admission.
ü Must have passed part 1, National Dental Board Examination: Must have passed Part 2, National Dental Board Examination.
ü Must have earned a DMD/ DDS degree or equivalent.
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 (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Additional Information
All applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 dental grade point average.
Must have foreign transcript submitted to the program.
Must upload a CV/Resume to the ADEA PASS application.