UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry offers two types of programs that are designed for the dentist who wishes to pursue advanced education. These programs are:
Degree Program
The degree program leads to a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) degree and a certificate in a specialty area of dentistry. Programs are designed to meet the eligibility requirements for examination by the particular American Specialty Board and accreditation standards of the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The curriculum in the degree programs varies between programs based upon discipline-specific requirements.
Orientation in research methodology and human subjects research is required for students pursuing a Master of Science in Dentistry degree. A thesis is required, and the total length of the program varies with the area of specialty. The minimum period of time is four to six academic semesters, depending on the requirements of the particular specialty.
Certificate Program
The advanced education programs leading to a certificate in general dentistry or a specialty area consist primarily of basic science courses, clinical science courses and seminars, and a clinical program designed to meet eligibility requirements for examination by the particular American Specialty Board and accreditation standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers either a four-year certificate or six-year combined MD/certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The award of the certificate is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the required basic and clinical science courses, clinical conferences, appropriate clinical training for the area of specialization and research project if required by the department.
Admissions
The Academic Catalog contains detailed information on program requirements, application procedures, and tuition.