Graduate Periodontics Program

Overview

Three-year programme leading to a Certificate of Proficiency in Periodontics, with options to combine with an MSD or PhD.

Training type: Specialist training programme
Duration: Minimum 3 academic years (12 full-time quarters); certificate + MSD minimum 36 months
Start: Summer Quarter (class beginning Summer Quarter 2028 for the current cycle)
Positions: Not stated on official page
Accreditation: Not stated on official page
Department: Not stated on official page

Eligibility: U.S. or international dental degree (DDS/DMD or equivalent), or final-year dental student in good standing; GRE required for foreign-trained dentists
International applicants: Yes — graduates of non-ADA-accredited schools may be considered; foreign-trained dentists submit GRE and TOEFL (iBT minimum 98) and ECE/WES transcript evaluation; ADAT strongly encouraged
Visa support: Not stated on official page
Licence requirement: Not stated on official page

Deadline: 1 July 2027 for the class beginning Summer Quarter 2028 (rolling review; early application encouraged)
Application method: ADEA PASS plus $75 departmental fee and photo

Funding: Tuition by credit hours plus clinic fees of $2,000/year; some financial help available for MSD students