Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Periodontics program at Dalhousie University is designed to train clinicians for the specialty practice of periodontics using an evidence-based approach. The program emphasizes thoroughness of patient evaluation, accuracy in diagnosis and treatment planning, and evidence-based approaches to treatment.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master
• Entry-to-practice: Yes
• Faculties: Dentistry, Graduate Studies
• Location: Halifax
• Program Start: Mid-June
• Program Options: Course-based

Why Choose This Program

Dalhousie's periodontics program involves a variety of clinical experiences to help students gain competence in the management of periodontal diseases and mucogingival defects, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), dental implant therapy, and conscious sedation. Completion of a research thesis is also a requirement for this degree.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

Careers

Upon graduation, students will meet the requirements for certification and licensure as a dental specialist in periodontics in Canada and the United States and be qualified for academic educational positions. They will also be eligible to sit fellowship exams for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American Board of Periodontology Diplomate.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admission requirements.

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

• The program has specific admission requirements that must be met before applying.

Financial Information

Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of their professional master's degree programs.

Program Options

• Professional: This course-based master's program will enable students to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance their career.
• Standard program duration: 3 years or longer
• Enrolment options: Full-time
• Delivery format: In-person

Note

All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.