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

About the Progam Admission Requirements How to Apply Faculty and Curriculum Cost and Funding

How to Apply

Fall Enrollment

Standard application time: May - August

Interviews will take place October 18 and 21, 2024

Match decisions released on: November 22, 2024

Class size: 6/year

Program start date: July 1

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).

Note: Have your GRE or ADAT score and NBDE score ready before you apply. Applicants taking the NBDE exam after the application deadline will be considered and must be able to submit a score before matriculation.

1. PASS Application

Apply through PASS

2. CV/Resume

3. Evaluation Forms

  • Three Letters of Evaluation (Professional Evaluation Forms — PEFs); may be from academic faculty
  • Graduates of US or Canadian dental schools must submit an Institutional Evaluation Form (IEF) or Dean’s letter

4. Personal Statement

5. Unofficial Transcripts From all Institutions

  • Note international candidates: Academic documents from international institutions must be accompanied by an ECE or WES copy with the PASS application.  ECE course-by-course report is preferred.  A copy of certificate/diploma with proof of degree is suggested.

6. $50.00 Supplemental Application Fee

You will be required to pay the non-refundable supplemental application fee. Once  we receive your application from PASS, you will receive a payment link. 

International Applicants

In addition to the requirements listed above, please provide the following with your application:

7. English Language Proficiency

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency via guidelines set by the University. A score report copy is sufficient.

SDM PASS programs accept the TOEFL with a score of 79 or higher and IETLS with a score of 6.5 or higher.

Dental Match

This program participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. Candidates who interview should apply for the match at National Matching Services, Inc.

* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.