M.S. and Certificate in Orthodontics
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Orthodontics Program accepts application materials through the American Dental Education Association, Postgraduate Application Support Service (PASS). This service enables applicants to send an original copy of most application materials to PASS for distribution to all the programs that the applicant selects. The department also participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching program (MATCH).
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Program Director:
Thikriat Al-Jewair, DDS, MBA, MSc, MS, FRCD(C)
Department of Orthodontics
140 Squire Hall | thikriat@buffalo.edu
Admission Requirements
Candidates are informed of their application status via the secure admissions portal; notifications are sent to the email on file when updates are posted.
All School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education programs use a holistic admissions approach.
| Eligibility | Test Requirements | Match Participant | PASS Code |
| Domestic and Internationally Trained Dentists | GRE or ADAT plus the NBDE | Yes | ORTHO922 |
Applicants who have NBDE scores should submit them at the time of application. In some cases, we understand that applicants in their final year of dental school will take the iNBDE after the application deadline. In these cases, applications will be considered without NBDE documentation but scores must be submitted before matriculation.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a DDS, DMD, BDS or equivalent
Preferred Acceptance Criteria
- Previous academic performance
- Research experience
- Performance on standardized examinations
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement: The personal statement should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to discuss their desire to participate in our program. It should also show a depth of understanding of the specialty, and a passion for the field of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
- Exemplary work ethic
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Deeply motivated to advance research and dedicated to enhancing the profession.
- Enthusiastically embrace self-directed learning.
- Compassionate and dedicated healthcare provider
General Admissions Requirements
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.
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