Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Periodontics in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
80,396
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The postgraduate Periodontology certificate offers qualified dentists advanced clinical training and research-oriented education focused on periodontology and oral implantology, with special attention to surgical implant procedures. Participants receive both a Periodontics certificate and a Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences concurrently.
This intensive 36-month, full-time graduate program equips students for careers in clinical practice, education, and research within periodontology and oral implantology. The curriculum covers in-depth study of the dentition's supporting structures, along with associated diseases and disorders. Participants also learn preventive measures, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic interventions for these conditions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Degree Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must hold the D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a U.S. or Canadian dental school accredited according to the standards of the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
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.
Standardized Test Scores:
NBDE: Required. All applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I and Part II. If the applicant is currently a senior dental student, results from Part II may be forwarded directly to Kornberg School of Dentistry once received.
TOEFL iBT: 100 minimum required.
Transcripts and Credential Evaluation: Official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and dental schools attended must be submitted. Transcripts should include GPA and class rank. Submit transcripts through the ADEA PASS application.
Resume: Current resume required. Submit resume through the ADEA PASS application.
Writing Sample: An essay 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.
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.
Standardized Test Scores:
NBDE: Required. All applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I and Part II. If the applicant is currently a senior dental student, results from Part II may be forwarded directly to Kornberg School of Dentistry once received.
TOEFL iBT: 100 minimum required.
Transcripts and Credential Evaluation: Official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and dental schools attended must be submitted. Transcripts should include GPA and class rank. Submit transcripts through the ADEA PASS application.
Resume: Current resume required. Submit resume through the ADEA PASS application.
Writing Sample: An essay 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
80,396