This program provides an opportunity to acquire specific knowledge and develop skills necessary to perform accepted standards of an oral and maxillofacial pathology practice. It is designed for those planning to teach or practice oral and maxillofacial pathology.
The application cycle is now closed.
Domestic and internationally-trained dentists are eligible to apply to this program.
The University sets general admissions requirements for graduate study. These include letters of recommendation; a minimum undergraduate GPA; and demonstration of English Language proficiency for international applicants. Please refer to the General Admissions Requirements page for full details.
Program-specific requirements are described on this page.
Successful completion of this program leads to certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and eligibility to take the examination given by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
Emphasis is placed on microscopic and clinical diagnoses as well as the proper management of oral and maxillofacial lesions.
Facilities available for the program include the School of Dental Medicine clinics and laboratories, and vast research facilities in association with the Oral Biology Department, university-affiliated hospitals, hospital clinics and laboratories.
The research component of the Oral Pathology/M.S. Program in Oral Sciences is administered through the office of Dr. Ernesto DeNardin (716-829-3998). This track requires a minimum of 36 months to complete, and involves research in a variety of areas at the Masters Degree level. At the present time there is no funding available for students enrolled in this program. It runs concurrently with the Advanced Education Program in Oral Pathology.
Applicants wishing to pursue both the Oral Pathology Certificate and the Ph.D. or M.S. research programs must apply separately for each program.
Students on this track are usually supported by a training grant funded by the National Institute for Dental Craniofacial Research.
Applicants wishing to pursue both the Oral Pathology Certificate and the Ph.D. or M.S. research programs must apply separately for each program.
Please note that NIDCR support is available only to U.S. citizens, or to those persons with Permanent Resident status. However, support for non-citizens ineligible for NIDCR fellowships usually is available from teaching assistantships, or from individual faculty mentors with research funds.
The program in oral and maxillofacial pathology is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of accredited without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is www.ada.org/en/coda.
This is a three-year (36-month) program.
Mirdza E. Neiders, D.D.S., M.S.
Phone: (716) 829-3553
Email: aguirr@buffalo.edu
Surgical Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (2,000 hours of instruction)
The final goal of this discipline is to train individuals to competently diagnose at the microscopic levels pathological processes affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. More precisely, the trainees should be able to:
Patient Evaluation and Management (360 hours of instruction)
The main goal of this subject area is to provide the trainee with the proper tools and experience to evaluate the physical aspects of oral and systemic diseases. More precisely, the trainees should be able to:
Anatomical Pathology (960 hours of instruction)
The final goal of this discipline is to prepare the trainees to interact with their colleagues in the medical field. More specifically, the trainee should be able to:
* Students may elect to take any of the courses announced in the University at Buffalo Graduate Courses Bulletin.
Radiology (80 hours of instruction)
The final goal of this discipline is to provide a wide experience in a variety of imaging techniques that are used for diagnostic purposes. In particular, the trainees should be able to:
* Students may elect to take any of the courses announced in the University at Buffalo Graduate Courses Bulletin.
The Advanced Education overview page provides information about the Cost of Attendance.
Step | Date(s) |
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Applications Accepted | May 10 - November 15, 2023 |
Interviews | late November - late December |
Acceptance Letters Sent Out | mid-late January |
To apply, please submit all documents listed below. Your application will not be complete until these items have been received and you have submitted your application for formal review.
In addition to the requirements listed above, please provide the following information on the ADEA PASS Application:
International applicants must report a TOEFL score (79+) obtained within eighteen months of the application deadline; unoffocial score reports are sufficient.
NOTE: An official score report is not required; please do not send directly to the school.
Upon acceptance into the program, you will be asked to submit a copy of your passport along with financial documents. F1 and I-20 documents will also be requested, as applicable.
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.
Get information about immigration deadlines, visas requirements and other important details from UB’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services.