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.
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Program Director:
Hyeongil Kim, DDS
Department of Restorative Dentistry, 222C Squire Hall
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 | English Proficiency for International Applicants | Yes | PROS444 |
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a DDS, DMD, BDS or equivalent
Preferred Selection Criteria
- Previous academic performance
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement: The personal statement should reflect an applicant's overall career goals, show a depth of understanding of the specialty, as well as passion for the field of dentistry and academics. Prior research and desire for a career in academics is encouraged.
- Strong communication skills
- Ethical decision making
- Problem solving skills
- Independence
- Ability to work with colleagues from a diverse cultural background
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.
Interview Process
Applicants who are chosen to interview will be required to do a simple occlusal wax-up at #19, and a facial wax-up at #9.
The School of Dental Medicine adheres to the University at Buffalo’s (UB's) Statement of Non-Discrimination. The University is committed to ensuring equal employment, educational opportunity, and equal access to services, programs, and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction status.