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.

FALL 2025 ENROLLMENT  |  Applications accepted May 8 - August 15, 2024

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Program Director:
Hyeongil Kim, DDS

Department of Restorative Dentistry, 222C Squire Hall

About the Program 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 in-person between September - October and include a bench test

Match decisions released on: TBD

Class size: 3/year

Program start date: July 1

All application materials must be submitted by the deadline.

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Prosthodontics 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).

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.