This program provides an opportunity to acquire clinical assessment and treatment skills for TMD and orofacial pain, within the context of graduate education that focuses on the acquisition of research skills and a scientific knowledge base.
Applications will be accepted from June 1 - December 1, 2018.
Interviews will take place January - March.
Acceptance Letters will be sent out March - April.
This program leads to an MS in Oral Sciences and a certificate in TMD & Orofacial Pain.
The focus of the clinical program is to provide the resident with experience in managing a variety of orofacial pain conditions, focusing on diagnosis and interdisciplinary management.
This educational area is not currently recognized by the American Dental Association as a dental specialty area. Therefore, dentists graduating from this program cannot announce that they are specialists, as recognized by the American Dental Association. However, this Advanced Certificate Program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain is recognized by New York State Education Department.
The principle goals of the TMD and Orofacial Pain Program are to prepare a graduate to:
This is a 24-month program.
The program in TMD and orofacial pain 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.
355 Squire Hall School of Dental Medicine University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-3590
Email: ohrbach@buffalo.edu
Associate Professor, Residency Director, Interim Chair
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Patricia Nisbet, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Program Coordinator; Clinical Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
NY State Resident | Out of State US Resident | International Non US Resident | |
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University Tuition | $10,870 | $22,210 | $22,210 |
University Fees | |||
Student Activity | $128 | $128 | $128 |
Academic Excellence | $375 | $375 | $375 |
Comprehensive | $1,920 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
Medical Insurance | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Books & Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 | $1,438 |
Clinic Mgmt. System (CMS) | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
Post-Graduate | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
International Student | $200 | ||
Sub Total | $19,961 | $19,961 | $20,161 |
Total Tuition and Fees | $30,831 | $42,171 | $42,371 |
All Endodontics students: Add $2,000 for sterilization and equipment fees | $32,831 | $44,171 | $44,371 |
Estimated Living Expenses | |||
Personal expenses | $2,601 | $2,601 | $2,601 |
Transportation | $2,156 | $2,156 | $2,156 |
Living Allowances | $13,851 | $13,851 | $13,851 |
Total Living Expenses | $18,608 | $18,608 | $18,608 |
TOTAL TUITION AND OTHER EXPENSES | $49,439 | $60,779 | $60,979 |
Activity Fee: Mandatory fee leveled by student's respective divisions.
Academic Excellence Fee: Mandatory fee used to enhance student academic support services,advisement, research opportunities, equipment, facilities, and scholarship. technology needs, new campus life initiative/improvements.
International Student Fee: ($100/Semester) Applicable to all matriculated international students.
Please note:
ODS 560: Research Seminar in Pain, 1.0 credit
OS 512: Research Design in the Oral Sciences, 2.0 credits
ODS 513: Bioelectrical Measurements, 3.0 credits
ODS 603: Medical Biophysics, 3.0 credits
ODS 500: TMD: Conceptional Foundations, 2.0 credits *
ODS 514: Anatomy and Physiology of the Masticatory System, 3.0 credits *
*offered every other year-may be taken second year fall semester
OS 518: Statistical Methods in the Oral Sciences, 4.0 credits
OS 502: Oral Sciences: Physiology of Pain, 2.0 credits
ODS 560: Research Seminar in Pain, 1.0 credit
ODS 651: Research 2.0 credits
CLD 555: Head and Neck Anatomy, 1.0 credit *
ODS 952: Literature Review, 1.0 credit
NPM 569: Neurobiological Basis of Mental Health and Addictive Disorders
*offered every other year, may be taken second year spring semester
ODS 560: Research Seminar in Pain, 1.0 credit
ODS 651: Research, 4.0 to 6.0 credits
ODS 653: Thesis Guidance, 1.0 credit (spring semester only)
ODS 942: TMD: Orofacial Pain Clinic, 4.0 credits
ODS 940: TMD: Clinical Pain Seminar (Case Conference), 1.0 credit
ODS 955: Teaching TMD and Orofacial Pain, 1.0 credit
ODS 952: Literature Review, 1.0 credit
Neurology, Headache, Sleep Medicine and Imaging
The combined MS in Oral Sciences and TMD & Orofacial Pain program does not have a stipend or tuition waiver available at this time.
Step | Date(s) |
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Applications Accepted | June 1 - December 1, 2018 |
Interviews | January - March |
Acceptance Notices Sent | March - April |
All applicants are required to apply to the Combined TMD & Orofacial Pain and Oral Sciences, MS program.
Applicants must have a DDS, DMD or equivalent.
To apply, please submit all documents listed below on-line in GRADMIT. Your application will not be complete until these items have been received and you have submitted your application for formal review.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact:
Ms. Kristin Yager
Advanced Education Admissions Coordinator
(716) 829-2839
sdmpg@buffalo.edu
In addition to the requirements listed above, please submit the following:
TOEFL score report must be at or above minimum of 550 (written) / 213 (computer based) / 79 (internet based) or better obtained within eighteen months of the application deadline.
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.
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