Advanced Education Overview
At the UB School of Dental Medicine (SDM), our advanced education programs offer MS, PhD and specialty certification opportunities. The majority of our programs lead to a certificate in a specialty field.
Our advanced education students can choose to focus exclusively on their research careers by conducting basic and/or clinical research leading to a master's or doctoral degree, enroll in a clinical specialty program, or simultaneously pursue an academic degree with specialty clinical program. We offer a diversity of programs with leaders in health care and research, and our students and residents have direct access to outstanding faculty.
Visit each program page to learn more about our opportunities and areas of study.
Dual Enrollment
The option to simultaneously enroll in a master's or PhD program and a clinical advanced education program is available to students interested in pursuing both. Candidates must apply separately to each program and must be accepted into each program. The application and admittance process for both programs is separate. Annual tuition covers both programs. For more information and requirements for each program, please visit program pages linked below. Get information on cost of attendance details.
Advanced Education Admissions
Advanced Education At-a-Glance
This table shows program information and requirements for advanced education programs in the School of Dental Medicine.
| Program | Certificate of Advanced Study | MS | PhD | Program Length | Stipend | Internationally Trained Dentist Eligibility for clinical programs | Test Requirements† | Application Cycle Dates | Application Process | Match Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEGD Traditional Residency | √ | 12 months | √ | DDS or DMD from ADA Accredited Institution | NBDE | May 8-Oct. 15, 2024 | PASS | √ | ||
| AEGD International Scholars | √ ** | √ | 24 months | n/a | √ | July 1-Oct. 31, 2024 | UB | |||
| Biomaterials | √ | 24 months | n/a | n/a | Sp 25: May 1-Sept. 1, 2024
F 25: June 1, 2024-April 1, 2025 | UB | ||||
| Endodontics | √ | 24 months | n/a | √ | NBDE | May 8-July 15, 2024 | PASS | |||
| Oral Biology | √ | 60 months | √ | n/a | June 1, 2024-Feb. 1, 2025 | UB | ||||
| Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | √ * | 36 months | n/a | √ | May 8-Oct. 15, 2024 | UB | ||||
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | √ & MD degree | 72 months | √ | DDS or DMD from ADA Accredited Institution | NBME Basic Science Examination Score (CBSE) | May 8-Sept. 15, 2024 | PASS | √ | ||
| Oral Sciences | √ | 24 months | n/a | n/a | June 1, 2024-April 1, 2025 | UB | ||||
| Orthodontics | √ *** | √ *** | 36 months | n/a | √ | GRE or ADAT NBDE | May 8-Aug. 15, 2024 | PASS | √ | |
| Pediatric Dentistry | √ | 24 months | √ | DDS or DMD from ADA Accredited Institution | NBDE | May 8-Oct. 1, 2024 | PASS | √ | ||
| Periodontics | √ * | 33 months, longer with PhD enrollment | n/a | √ | May 8-Aug. 1, 2024 | PASS | ||||
| Prosthodontics | √ * | 36 months | n/a | √ | May 8-Aug. 15, 2024 | PASS | √ | |||
| TMD and Orofacial Pain Program | √ * | 24 months | n/a | √ | July 1-Dec. 1, 2024 | UB |
* See program-specific pages to learn about dual-enrollment degree options or requirements. Separate application must be made to each program of interest.
** AEGD International Scholars must simultaneously enroll in the MS in Oral Sciences or Biomaterials program; separate application must be made to each program.
*** Orthodontics students simultaneously enroll in the Ortho MS and Ortho certificate programs.
† Programs with the NBDE notation will accept the iNBDE or NBDE I and II; timing is outlined on each program page. International candidates should check the university requirements for English language proficiency scores.