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 2026 ENROLLMENT | Applications accepted May 14 - August 15, 2025
Program Director:
Hyeongil Kim, DDS
Department of Restorative Dentistry, 222C Squire Hall
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: November
Class size: 3/year
Program start date: July 1
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).
All application materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. PASS Application
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: In addition to transcript copies, an ECE or WES couse by course report is required. 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 on the Graduate School's website. A score report copy is sufficient.
UB School of Dental Medicine accepts the TOEFL with a score of 79 or higher, IETLS with a score of 6.5 or higher, or the Duolingo with a score of 120 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.