This program is designed to reflect a private general practice within a dental school setting. Residents provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population and receive experience in all facets of general dentistry, including significant exposure to implant dentistry and digital technology.
FALL 2025 ENROLLMENT | Applications
Traditional: May 8 - October 15, 2024
International Scholars: July 1 - October 31, 2024
Program Director:
Joseph Rumfola, DDS
Department of Restorative Dentistry, 215 Squire Hall
rumfola@buffalo.edu
All School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education programs use a holistic admissions approach.
Eligibility | Test Requirements | Match Participant | PASS Code |
Traditional: DDS or DMD | NBDE | YES | AEGD123 |
International: Internationally Trained Dentists | English Proficiency for International Applicants | Not a match program |
Applications will be considered without NBDE documentation but evidence of INBDE or NBDE Part I & II is required before the Match deadline.
Preferred Acceptance Criteria
The University sets general admissions requirements for graduate study. These include a minimum undergraduate GPA and demonstration of English Language proficiency for international applicants.
Please refer to the General Admissions Requirements page for full details.