This program provides an opportunity to acquire clinical assessment and treatment skills for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain, within the context of graduate education that focuses on the acquisition of research skills and a scientific knowledge base.
Applications will be accepted July 1 - December 1, 2021.
Interviews for fall admission will take place January - March.
Admissions decisions will be released March - April.
If you are a currently unable to take IELTS, PTE or TOEFL due to cancellations related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the University at Buffalo will accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) with a score of 120 or higher for proof of English proficiency. This test can be taken online, in your own home.
This program leads to a certificate in Temporomandibular Disorders & Orofacial Pain.
The opportunity exists for dual-enrollment in the Oral Sciences, MS program. Candidates must make a separate application to the master's program.
The focus of the clinical program is to provide the resident with experience in managing a variety of orofacial pain conditions, focusing on diagnosis and interdisciplinary management.
This educational area is not currently recognized by the American Dental Association as a dental specialty area. Therefore, dentists graduating from this program cannot announce that they are specialists, as recognized by the American Dental Association. However, this Advanced Certificate Program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain is recognized by New York State Education Department.
The principle goals of the Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain Program are to prepare a graduate to:
This is a 24-month program.
The program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain 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.
Interim Department Chair & Associate Professor
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
355 Squire Hall School of Dental Medicine University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-3590
Email: ohrbach@buffalo.edu
NY State Resident | Out-of-State US Resident | International Non-US Resident | |
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University Tuition | $11,310 | $23,100 | $23,100 |
UB Fees & Other Costs | |||
Broad-Based UB fees | $2822 | $2822 | $2822 |
Medical Insurance | $2,298 | $2,298 | $1,792 |
Books & Supplies | $1,422 | $1,422 | $1,422 |
Direct Loan Origination Fee | $109 | $109 | |
International Student Fee | $200 | ||
Fees & Costs Sub Total | $6,651 | $6,651 | $6,236 |
University Tuition plus Fees & Costs
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$17,961
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$29,751
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$29,336
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Estimated Living Expenses (9.5 Months) Living Alllowances, Transportation and Personal Expenses | $19,674 | ||
TOTAL: Tuition, Fees & Living for students in Biomaterials, Oral Biology, Oral Sciences and AEGD International Scholars Program | |||
$37,635 | $49,425 | $49,010 | |
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School Clinical Fees | |||
Clinic Management System (CMS) Fee* | $10,000 | ||
Post-Graduate Fee** | $9,000 | ||
TOTAL: Tuition, Fees & Living for students in Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orofacial Pain, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Additional expenses may be required for program completion (e.g. special supplies); contact program for information. | |||
**All Endodontics students: Add $2,000 for sterilization and equipment fees | |||
Total Cost (incudes Living Expenses plus Tuition and Fees) | $56,635 | $68,425 | $68,010 |
NYS resident | Out-of-State Resident | International Non-US Resident |
NOTE: The tuition and fee rates shown are subject to change without prior notice pending official approval from the SUNY Board of Trustees.
ODS 560: Research Seminar in Pain, 1.0 credit
OS 512: Research Design in the Oral Sciences, 2.0 credits
ODS 513: Bioelectrical Measurements, 3.0 credits
ODS 603: Medical Biophysics, 3.0 credits
ODS 500: TMD: Conceptional Foundations, 2.0 credits *
ODS 514: Anatomy and Physiology of the Masticatory System, 3.0 credits *
*offered every other year-may be taken second year fall semester
OS 518: Statistical Methods in the Oral Sciences, 4.0 credits
OS 502: Oral Sciences: Physiology of Pain, 2.0 credits
ODS 560: Research Seminar in Pain, 1.0 credit
ODS 651: Research 2.0 credits
CLD 555: Head and Neck Anatomy, 1.0 credit *
ODS 952: Literature Review, 1.0 credit
NPM 569: Neurobiological Basis of Mental Health and Addictive Disorders
*offered every other year, may be taken second year spring semester
ODS 560: Research Seminar in Pain, 1.0 credit
ODS 651: Research, 4.0 to 6.0 credits
ODS 653: Thesis Guidance, 1.0 credit (spring semester only)
ODS 942: TMD: Orofacial Pain Clinic, 4.0 credits
ODS 940: TMD: Clinical Pain Seminar (Case Conference), 1.0 credit
ODS 955: Teaching TMD and Orofacial Pain, 1.0 credit
ODS 952: Literature Review, 1.0 credit
Neurology, Headache, Sleep Medicine and Imaging
The combined MS in Oral Sciences and TMD & Orofacial Pain program does not have a stipend or tuition waiver available at this time.
Step | Date(s) |
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Applications Accepted | July 1 - December 1, 2021 |
Interviews | January - March |
Acceptance Notices Sent | March - April |
Applicants must have a DDS, DMD or equivalent.
To apply, please submit all documents listed below. Your application will not be complete until these items have been received and you have submitted your application for formal review.
In addition to the requirements listed above, please submit the following:
TOEFL score report must be at or above minimum of 550 (written) / 213 (computer based) / 79 (internet based) or better obtained within eighteen months of the application deadline. An official score report must be provided upon acceptance. UB’s School Code is: 2925.
Note: Bank Statements are not required for application but they are required after acceptance for visa issuance; an I-20 cannot be issued without sufficient bank statements/financial documentation.
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.
Get information about immigration deadlines, visas requirements and other important details from UB’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services.