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Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs

Dental Excellence Programs at Temple Dental

Dynamic opportunities for learning and practice
Engagement with patients and communities
Practice the future of dentistry!

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Dental Excellence

In the current and ever-evolving field of dentistry, four years of dental school has become an introduction to the complexities of modern-day dental materials, restorative techniques and patient management.

Expand your general dentistry knowledge and prepare for a deeper practice by continuing your education at the graduate level. 

Graduate and Combined Programs

Pursue advanced study and research in the scientific field of oral health with the Oral Health Sciences MS. The following programs may be combined with the Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences, allowing students to complete multiple programs in less time.

  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate (optional)
  • Endodontics Certificate (required)
  • Orthodontics Certificate (required)
  • Periodontics Certificate (required)
  • Prosthodontics Certificate (required)
  • Postbaccalaureate (optional)

Oral Health Sciences MS

Learn more about the Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences program.

Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences

Postdoctoral Programs

The Kornberg School of Dentistry offers six postdoctoral certificate programs for students looking to specialize and expand their education beyond four years of dentistry education. Learn more about these Commission on Dental Education (CODA)-Accredited certificate programs.

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate

Deepen your clinical experience and expand your knowledge of patient care and treatment with this nationally recognized, 12-month stipend program.

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Graduate Certificate

Dental Public Health Certificate

Learn to identify and achieve community health goals with this accredited residency program in compliance with the American Board of Dental Public Health (ABDPH) guidelines.

Dental Public Health Graduate Certificate

Endodontics Certificate

Prepare for independent decision-making, literature evaluation and research design with this 24-month, full-time program of study in the basic biological sciences.

Endodontics Graduate Certificate

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate

Become a specialist in the treatment of conditions, defects, injuries, and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face with this 30-month stipend program.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Graduate Certificate

Orthodontics Certificate

Build a deep knowledge base while engaging in research, scholarly activities and community service with this full-time, 26-month program.

Orthodontics Graduate Certificate

Periodontics Certificate

Prepare for a specialty practice, teaching and research in periodontology and oral implantology with this rigorous 36-month, full-time program.

Periodontics Graduate Certificate

Prosthodontics Certificate

Learn cutting edge techniques and skills to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate complex conditions involving teeth and oral tissues in this 34-month program.

Prosthodontics Graduate Certificate

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Accreditation 

All post-doctoral education programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is http://www.ada.org/en/coda.