Program Overview

Certificate in Periodontics with Master's Degree

The Certificate in Periodontics with Master's Degree is part of the Department of Periodontics. This three-year advanced education program provides residents with comprehensive knowledge of periodontics and dental implant therapy, including biomedical sciences, patient evaluation, diagnosis of periodontal and other oral diseases, interdisciplinary treatment planning, non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment, and dental implant therapy.

Program Overview

The Advanced Education Program in Periodontics comprises didactic, clinical, and research experiences leading to a certificate in periodontics.

Academics

The program emphasizes management of complex patient needs and provides facilities to support this training, including a clinic with 14 operatories and a resident work room with multiple computers.

Clinical Experience

The clinical experience is a crucial part of the program, providing residents with hands-on training in periodontics and dental implant therapy.

Careers

The American Dental Association provides career information for dentists who want to practice in the field of periodontics.

Tuition

Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. A chart is available to provide an estimate of the tuition fees, subject to change.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: August 1

Requirements

• GPA/Class Rank form completed by the Office of the Dean of the School of Dentistry
• National Board Examination Part I and II or INBDE
• GRE and/or ADAT required for applicants from non-ADA accredited Dental Schools
• GRE and/or ADAT are recommended for candidates from ADA accredited Dental Schools
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts

Tuition and Fees

The total cost of attendance is available, with data subject to change.

University Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio, School of Dentistry, is part of the UT Health San Antonio, an academic health center that includes schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health professions, graduate biomedical sciences, and public health. The clinical enterprise, UT Health San Antonio, conducts 2.5 million patient visits yearly.