Master of Science in Periodontics

The graduate program in Periodontics has three major objectives: (1) to teach the scientific basis of specialty practice, (2) to insure a high level of competence in the diagnosis of oral diseases, treatment planning both periodontics and implant, comprehensive therapy, and follow-up of patients with periodontal diseases and implant treatment, and (3) to develop future leaders not only in the specialty of Periodontics/Implantology, but also in the larger dental arena, with due emphasis on research and clinical aspects. The certificate program requires a minimum of 36 months. Besides the basic courses in Periodontics and Implantology, courses in physiology, oral pathology, bacteriology, therapeutics, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, oral diagnosis, laser therapy, digital workflow, microscope assisted dental therapies, conscious sedation, and many others are required. Teaching experience in both the classroom and clinic are also required. The philosophy of the program is the maximization of graduate students' potential in clinical practice, teaching, and research. There is sufficient flexibility in the program to allow for curriculum adjustment to fit an individual student's objectives, as well as to incorporate the rapid advances in the specialty (such as advanced bone grafting and new technology: digital dentistry, laser therapy, microsurgery, microscope assisted soft tissue grafting, etc.).

DDS or BDS degree or equivalent
Application through Rackham
3 letters of recommendation
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) Report for any dental coursework completed outside of the US/Canada
iBT TOEFL score of 84 or higher and less than 2 years old (international applicants)
Applicants who must demonstrate English language proficiency through test scores but do so through either TOEFL or IELTS. Minimum scores for admission are below.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 84