Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
49,856
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Dental public health focuses on preventing dental conditions and enhancing oral wellness via coordinated community initiatives. These initiatives involve evaluating oral health needs, applying research to shape health policies, and working to guarantee accessible services that meet community health objectives.
The Dental Public Health Residency Program at Kornberg School of Dentistry earned accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) on February 4, 2016. Following American Board of Dental Public Health (ABDPH) standards, this certificate program enables dentists holding a Master of Public Health (MPH) to fulfill the educational criteria for Board certification in Dental Public Health.
Kornberg School of Dentistry's dental public health residency aims to equip dentists with the training needed to:
work in dental public health,
pass the ABDPH exam to earn Diplomate recognition, and
develop, execute, and oversee dental public health research initiatives.
Certificate Completion Timeline: 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time
Location: Health Sciences Center
Study Options: Full- or part-time enrollment available. IMPORTANT: International students must maintain full-time status in the certificate program for student visa eligibility. For details, consult the Department of Oral Health Sciences' admissions advisor.
Career Opportunities: Program graduates advance oral health through diverse roles in community programs addressing various dental public health challenges.
Non-Degree Student Policy: With instructor and Kornberg School of Dentistry's Office of Graduate Education approval, non-matriculated students may take select courses.
Financial Aid: Limited funding options exist for dental residents.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Degree Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must hold both:
a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a dental school accredited according to the standards of the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and
an M.P.H. degree from a U.S. or Canadian school of public health. Candidates with other master's degrees may submit an inquiry to the program director.
International applicants must verify that their training is equivalent to a CODA-accredited institution by using one of these foreign academic credentialing services: World Education Services or Education Credential Evaluators.
Statement of Goals: This personal statement includes your specific interest in Temple's DPH Residency program, your research and future career goals, and your previous academic and research achievements. The statement should not exceed 2,000 words.
Standardized Test Scores:
ADAT: Scores from the Advanced Dental Admission Test are not required.
TOEFL iBT: 100 minimum required.
Transcripts and Credential Evaluation: Official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and dental schools attended must be submitted. GPA and class rank should be identified.
Resume: Current resume or CV required.
Writing Sample: An academic paper written during the master's program must be submitted.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a dental school accredited according to the standards of the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and
an M.P.H. degree from a U.S. or Canadian school of public health. Candidates with other master's degrees may submit an inquiry to the program director.
International applicants must verify that their training is equivalent to a CODA-accredited institution by using one of these foreign academic credentialing services: World Education Services or Education Credential Evaluators.
Statement of Goals: This personal statement includes your specific interest in Temple's DPH Residency program, your research and future career goals, and your previous academic and research achievements. The statement should not exceed 2,000 words.
Standardized Test Scores:
ADAT: Scores from the Advanced Dental Admission Test are not required.
TOEFL iBT: 100 minimum required.
Transcripts and Credential Evaluation: Official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and dental schools attended must be submitted. GPA and class rank should be identified.
Resume: Current resume or CV required.
Writing Sample: An academic paper written during the master's program must be submitted.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
49,856