Prosthodontics Certificate
This program is designed to help students achieve clinical excellence in prosthodontics, especially in the field of digital dental technology. Here, students will receive excellent faculty and staff support, with access to state-of-the-art technology including digital scanners, design software and an in-house milling center.
FALL 2026 ENROLLMENT | Applications accepted May 14 - August 15, 2025
Program Director:
Hyeongil Kim, DDS
Department of Restorative Dentistry, 222C Squire Hall
About the Program
This program leads to a certificate of advanced study in Prosthodontics
The opportunity exists for dual-enrollment in a Master's program. The School of Dental Medicine offers Oral Sciences, MS and Biomaterials, MS. Candidates must apply to each program separately by posted deadlines. Acceptance into each program is a separate process.
This Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics educates qualified dentists for the specialized practice of prosthodontics, and fulfills the academic and clinical requirements of the American Board of Prosthodontics. The program takes a minimum of three years to complete, depending on which program is chosen. Curriculum can be flexible for individual needs but primarily enables students to attain the special knowledge and skills for proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of prosthodontics.
The didactic and clinical components provide:
- Advanced education in related and relevant biological and biomaterial sciences
- In-depth experiences in Fixed prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Implants and implant therapy, Occlusion, Esthetics, Biomaterials, Digital technology, Wound healing, Surgical principles, Infection control, Craniofacial anatomy and physiology, Diagnostic imaging and Prosthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning
- Exposure to maxillofacial prosthetics at the Erie County Medical Center
- Understanding and clinical experience in temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and geriatrics
- The design, methodology and analysis of research
- Training in teaching
Approximately 60 percent of the time is devoted to patient and laboratory services.
Program Goals
- To acquire a foundation in biomedical sciences
- To acquire and be competent in sub-disciplines of prosthodontics
- To challenge the certification of the American Board of Prosthodontics
Accreditation
The program in prosthodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of accredited without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is www.ada.org/en/coda.
Length of Study
The program length is 36 months of full-time attendance beginning July 1st, the first year. Combined programs may entail a longer period of matriculation depending on the chosen graduate program. Students concurrent enrolled in a Master's program typically complete both programs within three years.
Acceptance into any research program is a separate process. Visit the websites linked below to learn more about our degree programs.
Abdullah AlBaghli, B.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Syed Zaeem Raza, B.D.S., D.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Nada Alsulaiman, B.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Raveeroch Rakthainiyom, D.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Thunyamon Wongsuwannakorn, D.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Yazan Dalbah, B.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Fritz Mora, D.D.S., AEGD
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Boonyanut Tantisoonthorn, D.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Alexandra Wehr, D.M.D.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Note: Polices on bloodborne and infectious diseases are available to applicants and patients upon request.