The Advanced Education Program in Periodontics is research-oriented and has trained clinician-scientists for careers in academia, research, teaching, or industry for more than 40 years.
Applications will be accepted from May 12 - August 1, 2022
Early application is highly recommended. Program interviews will be offered to select qualified candidates following faculty review of complete applications.
International candidates must demonstrate English language proficiency. Acceptable documentation includes the TOEFL (score 79+) or IELTS (overall 6.5+) and scores must be less than two years old at the time of admission.
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The clinical phase of the Periodontics program is offered in conjunction with either of two research programs: Periodontics/M.S. in Oral Sciences or Periodontics/Ph.D. in Oral Biology. Admission to these dual programs is highly competitive and early application is recommended.
The Periodontics Clinical Advanced Education Program must be conducted concurrently with either the MS or PhD program in the Department of Oral Biology. If admitted into the Periodontics program, the applicant will be required to submit a completed application to either the Oral Sciences masters or Oral Biology doctoral program by the specified application deadline; acceptance into either research program is a separate process.
Students who wish to combine their Periodontics training with the MS in Oral Sciences must submit a separate application to the master's program. Selecting this combination typically requires three years of full-time study.
Students who wish to combine their Periodontics training with the PhD in Oral Biology must submit a separate application to the doctoral program. Selecting this combination typically requires five or six years of full-time study.
The program in periodontics 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.
Robert Schifferle, DDS, MMSc , PhD
Professor
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics; Department of Oral Biology
Christopher Heard
Clinical Professor
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
Michael Levine
Clinical Professor
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
Anna Paritsky, DMD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
Amarpreet Sabhavwal
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
Phone: (716) 829-3845
Email: amarpree@buffalo.edu
Our residents train together and come from a variety of backgrounds and institutions. We typically accept two to three new students each year.
Course options will be determined in conjunction with the Program Director to accommodate the individual needs and research goals of the resident.
Additional in-depth didactic training in 1) Immunology, 2) Molecular Biology and Genetics, 3) Microbiology and Microbial Physiology, and 4) Biochemistry and Cellular Biology is a requirement of the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics. This training will be provided through comprehensive, graduate-level courses in consultation with each resident’s graduate (Ph.D./M.S.) and thesis committees.
Residents can choose among the various courses in each of those subjects that may be offered by the School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Roswell Park, and other graduate departments.
Examples of basic science courses that may be considered are as follows:
Immunology
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Microbiology and Microbial Physiology
Biochemistry and Cellular Biology
Research and Laboratory
*(These courses may be necessary for Periodontics/Ph.D. students in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ph.D. program in Oral Biology.)
† (These courses are acceptable selective courses for Ph.D./Periodontics students in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ph.D. program in Oral Biology.)
Please note that while matriculating for a graduate degree, the requirements of such programs will have course requirements that are distinct from those noted above; in some cases, there will be overlap.
The Advanced Education overview page provides information about the Cost of Attendance.
Applications must be completed by August 1st of the year prior to admission (i.e. August 1, 2022 for Fall 2023 admission).
The program does not participate in the national PASS or Match programs.
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 submit the following:
International applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency with an appropriate exam score less than two years old at the time of admission; copies of score reports are acceptable via upload on the admissions portal.
TOEFL (79+) | IELTS (6.5 overall) not accepted on PASS application
Additional information is available on UB's admissions page.
Upon acceptance, official scores must be sent to UB using Institution Code: 2925.
Note: Bank Statements are not required for application but they are required after acceptance for visa issuance; an I-20 cannot be issued without sufficient bank statements/financial documentation.
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.
Step | Date(s) |
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Applications Accepted | May 12 - August 1, 2022 |
Interviews | Rolling after review of complete applications |
Acceptance Notices Sent | To be determined |
A limited number of positions are available each year; early application is highly recommended.
The program is unable to accommodate interview or tour requests prior to Admissions Committee review.
Get information about immigration deadlines, visas requirements and other important details from UB’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
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