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 2024 Enrollment

Applications will be accepted May 10 - August 15, 2023.

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Eligibility

Domestic and internationally-trained dentists are eligible to apply to this program.

General Admissions Requirements

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.

About the Program

This Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics educates qualified dentists for the specialized practice of prosthodontics, and fulfills the academic and clinical requirements of the American Board of Prosthodontics. The curriculum can be flexible for individual needs but primarily enables students to attain the special knowledge and skills for proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of prosthodontics.

The didactic and clinical components provide:

  • Advanced education in related and relevant biological and biomaterial sciences
  • In-depth experiences in fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics
  • Multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Exposure to maxillofacial prosthetics at the Erie County Medical Center
  • Understanding and clinical experience in occlusion, temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and geriatrics
  • The design, methodology and analysis of research
  • Training in teaching

Approximately 60 percent of the time is devoted to patient and laboratory services.

Preferred Acceptance Criteria

When reviewing candidate applications, the faculty selection committee uses a holistic admissions process.  The Prosthodontics admissions committee is most interested in a candidate's:

  • Previous academic performance
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement:  The personal statement should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to discuss their desire to participate in our program, and show a depth of understanding of the specialty, as well as passion for the field of dentistry.  

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