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.
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.
The program in prosthodontics 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 program takes a minimum of three years to complete, depending on which program is chosen.
The Prosthodontics/PhD program generally requires five to seven years for completion. Students are required to perform research and complete a thesis at the PhD level for this program. The Oral Biology PhD program is administered by the Department of Oral Biology. 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 Prosthodontics Certificate and the PhD or MS 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 may be available from teaching assistantships, or from individual faculty mentors with research funds.
The research component of the Prosthodontics/MS Program in Oral Sciences is administered through the office of Dr. Ernesto DeNardin in the Department of Oral Biology. 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 Prosthodontics.
Applicants wishing to pursue both the Prosthodontics Certificate and the PhD or MS research programs must apply separately for each program.
The research component of the Prosthodontics/MS Program in Biomaterials is administered through the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences. This track requires a minimum of 36 months to complete, and involves research in a variety of areas at the master's 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 Prosthodontics.
Tawfiq Hazboun
Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Dana Hetrick
Dental Assistant
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Renee Janes
Dental Assistant
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Clinical Associate Professor ; Discipline Monitor - Removable Dentures/Pre-Clinics
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Assistant Dean For Digital Technology; Associate Professor
Department of Restorative Dentistry
The Advanced Education overview page provides information about the Cost of Attendance.
Additional Expenses
Abdullah AlBaghli, B.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Lolowha Almogbel, D.M.D.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Ahmed Al Mozayen, B.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Ali Alsharif, B.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Myrna Karina Gonzalez-Cantu, D.D.S., MS
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Jekita Kaenploy, D.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Omar Mohamed, B.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Syed Zaeem Raza, B.D.S., D.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Kedith Sawangsri, B.D.S.
Post Graduate Prosthodontics Resident
Fall 2023 Applicants — Important Dates
| Step | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Applications Accepted | May 10 - August 15, 2023 |
| Interviews | September/October |
All application materials must be submitted by the deadline.
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).
1. On-line PASS Application
2. Dental MATCH Program Code
3. $50.00 non-refundable application fee
4. Evaluation Forms
- Three Professional Evaluation Forms (PEFs) from academic faculty
- One Institutional Evaluation Form (IEF) (Dean’s letter if graduated from a dental school in US or Canada)
- Send forms to ADEA PASS (do not send directly to the school)
5. Transcripts
- Unofficial DDS transcripts or foreign equivalent; internationally trained candidates must provide a supplemental ECE or WES to accompany the transcript
- Send to ADEA PASS (do not send directly to the school)
6. ADAT and NBDE Exam Scores (optional)
- Accepted but not required
Additional Requirements — International Applicants
In addition to the requirements listed above, please provide the following information on the ADEA PASS Application:
English Language Proficiency | 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.
Additional Documents (upon acceptance)
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.
Applicants who are chosen to interview will be required to do a simple occlusal wax-up at #19, and a facial wax-up at #9.
Questions?
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