Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics offers a three-year post-doctoral program in prosthodontics, leading to a certificate in prosthodontics and a Master of Science degree. The program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Program Details

• The program is designed to prepare dentists for the practice of prosthodontics, with a strong background in dental research.
• The Master of Science degree requires the completion of an original research project, preparation and defense of a thesis, and a comprehensive examination covering the specialty of prosthodontics.
• Courses of study leading to a Ph.D. are also available through basic science departments or through interdisciplinary affiliations.
• Individuals pursuing a Ph.D. and an advanced training certificate should plan on a minimum of six to seven years to complete both programs.

Program Strengths

• The graduate and advanced training programs are designed to prepare dentists for the practice of prosthodontics, with a strong background in dental research.
• The programs may be modified to fulfill individual interests, goals, and desires while still meeting requirements for the certificate and M.S. or Ph.D. degrees.
• The major strength of the prosthodontic programs is the variety and depth of patient treatment experiences available to students.

Clinical Facilities

• Residents are provided with progressive clinical, laboratory, and didactic training in fixed, removable, maxillofacial, and implant prosthodontics.
• Prosthodontic residents spend portions of their clinical time at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
• Through these two clinical facilities, students will treat a variety of complex prosthodontic patients, in addition to gaining experience treating medically compromised patients, geriatric patients, and patients requiring maxillofacial rehabilitation.

Implant Surgery and Digital Dentistry

• The department has its own implant surgical suite for residents to perform implant surgeries within the clinic, using state-of-the-art digital technology for fully guided implant surgeries.
• The clinic facility utilizes electronic patient records, digital radiographic imaging, and volumetric imaging (CBCT).
• The digital laboratory facilities include the latest 3shape, Simplant, Straumann CARES, and Nobel Clinician systems with 3-D printing capabilities.

Admission Requirements

• The minimum requirements for admission into the program correspond to the minimum requirements for admission to the Graduate College of The University of Iowa.
• In addition, the student must hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, or its foreign equivalent.
• Applicants should possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• For students whose first language is not English, a minimum score of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, or 100 internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required by the Department for admission.

Program Information

• Program Length: 36 months
• Number Admitted: Up to 3
• Degree Awarded: Certification and Master of Science or Ph.D.

Tuition

• Program costs are available upon request.

International Applicants

• TOEFL: Required (100 pts. Internet-based)
• NBDE: Strongly Encouraged

Residents

• The program has a diverse group of residents from various backgrounds and locations.
• Residents are provided with a comprehensive education and training in prosthodontics, preparing them for a successful career in the field.