Advanced education and graduate programs prepare dental professionals
for careers in specialty practice, as well as advanced general
dentistry, research, education and administration.
Advanced clinical specialty training programs are offered in
endodontics, geriatrics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orofacial pain,
orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics.
A Master of Science (M.S.) in dentistry is offered through the
University's Graduate School to train leaders in dental research,
education, administration, and advanced clinical and oral sciences. This
program is open to dentists in advanced clinical training programs and
dental hygienists with baccalaureate degrees (see
the Graduate School Catalog).
M.S. and Ph.D. programs in oral biology are offered through the
University's Graduate School for
those who wish to pursue advanced basic science training. The
dentist-scientist program provides a Ph.D. in basic sciences and
clinical specialty training.
M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are also offered in clinical research, biological
sciences and public health through the University Graduate School (see
the Graduate School Catalog).