Last updated on April 13, 2026.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Program Size
2
Program Length
36 months
Application Deadline
August 1
Program Start
July 1
Match Participating
Yes

Program Contact

Sandra Al-Tarawneh DDS, MS, FACP Professor, Program Director

VCU School of Dentistry
521 North 11 Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0566

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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry offers a 36-month advanced graduate prosthodontics residency program structured for a comprehensive course of study in clinical and didactic prosthodontics. 

Students completing the program earn a certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry degree. Students must complete the requirements for the master’s degree prior to being awarded the certificate. The course of study satisfies the requirements for eligibility for the American Board of Prosthodontics.

The program has been initially accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Prosthodontics
Program Code PROS446
Degrees Offered Certificate, Masters
Program Size 2
Program Length 36 months
Application Deadline August 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating Yes
Program Website prosthodontics.vcu.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

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)
  • The offered sponsorship is for a student visa

Additional Information

The PASS application will include but not limited to the following:

  1. Current curriculum vitae or resume 
  2. Official copies of dental school transcripts 
  3. GPA/class ranking forwarded from the dean's office of the dental school attended 
  4. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can personally attest to your personal and professional qualities. 

     5. Institution Evaluation Form (completed by the dean of your dental school).

     6. Personal statement

     7. INBDE/NBDE I and II

     8. For international students submit the following: 

TOEFL IBT or International English Language Testing System scores

Official, course-by-course evaluation by ECE (Education Credential Evaluators) or WES (World Education Services)In addition, a non-refundable $75 application fee should be paid directly to the VCU Department of Prosthodontics after submitting the PASS applicationSee all details by visiting the webpage via the provided URL