Graduate Certificate Programs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Ostrow offers advanced dental education programs leading to a certificate in Advanced Operative and Adhesive Dentistry, Endodontics, General Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orofacial Pain, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

These programs provide you with the background and clinical experience necessary for clinical specialization, research and academic roles.

The 24-month course of study in endodontics, which begins the first week of July each year, provides you with the background information and clinical experience necessary for a practice in endodontics, as well as activities in research and teacher training for students interested in academic endodontics.

The program prepares its graduates for competency in five areas of endodontics:.

In addition to the PASS application, all endodontics program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

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Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. chest X-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

The 12-month General Practice Residency (GPR) Program provides residents with a broad range of dental experiences as they rotate through oral surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, care for the disabled and other disciplines.

The program is designed in conformance with the guidelines of the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Dental Education and Licensure and Commission on Accreditation. A certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the program.

Note that this program does not accept international applicants.

DDS, DMD or equivalent degree (for international dentist applicants).

Official dental school transcripts, including a year-by-year record.

Non-U.S. obtained dental school transcripts must be translated and certified by Educational Credential Evaluators Report (ECE).

Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) is not required for applicants.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery also uses the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Match) to help place residents.

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Master of Science in Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry.

Ostrow offers a 26-month program leading to a certificate in advanced operative and adhesive dentistry to provide students with in-depth scientific knowledge and clinical experience in this specialty, including:.

In addition, the program offers students teaching experience through assisting the learning activities of the doctor of dental surgery program.

Biomaterials research is an integral part of the curriculum of the program. Students enrolled in the certificate in operative and adhesive dentistry program have an opportunity to apply for theMaster of Science in Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry.

Clinical, research and teaching experiences prepare graduates for future academic careers in dental education and private practice, as well as career options in dental-related public and private organizations.

Official Dental School Transcripts including a year-by-year record.

A 48-month course of study, leading to a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery conducted at Ostrow and LAC+USC Medical Center. This course provides graduates with the necessary background for certification by theAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The course is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

A 72-month MD certificate course of study, offered in conjunction with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, which leads to a medical degree in addition to the certificate.

In addition to the PASS, all oral and maxillofacial surgery program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. chest x-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery accepts two residents per year, and the application is open for international applicants.

The program has three overall areas, which are developed in the didactic and clinical components of the program:.

There are specific entrustable professional activities (EPAs), which have been developed for the Orofacial Pain practitioner and have been included in the program:.

Presenting oral and written reports that document a clinical encounter.

During the first year, residents spend five days each week on clinic rotations, including the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Clinic and the Dr. Roseann Mulligan Special Patients Clinic. Residents are expected to remain at the clinics from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m until all residents have completed their clinical work and documentation. All residents share on-call duty equally on a rotating basis throughout the year.

All residents participate in daily morning rounds at the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Clinic or the Dr. Roseann Mulligan Special Patients Clinic.

During the second year, residents rotate through various departments in the Keck School of Medicine of USC, including neurology, pain medicine, head and neck surgery, physical therapy, sleep medicine, and rheumatology. Residents are expected to assist physicians during their rotations.

The curriculum is divided into three parts: didactic courses, clinical experiences and research courses.

CPR, Blood and Airborne Infections and Common Emergencies: CPR training, review of common dental emergencies, and blood and airborne pathogens in dental patients. Once admitted to the program, the residents will have the schedule for their recertification training.

Soft Tissue Diseases: Seminars on the various mucosal, cutaneous, gingival, and salivary diseases and lesions in the oral and maxillofacial region.

Bony Pathology, Radiology, and Advanced Imaging: Review of the oral and maxillofacial region, osseous and odontogenic pathologies, and various imaging methods used to examine this anatomic region.

Neurogenic-Based Oral and Facial Pain: Seminars on the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures appropriate for chronic neurogenic-based pain disorders that occur in the orofacial region.

Pharmacology: Seminars on common medications used in the practice of oral medicine and chronic orofacial pain.

Internal Medicine and Systemic Diseases: Seminars on common systemic diseases and potential interactions with oral disease and treatment.

Systems Physiology, Motor Disorders, and Sleep Apne Seminars on various topics relating to oral motor disorders and sleep-disordered breathing (as it relates to the mandible and tongue).

Epidemiology, Nutrition, and Aging: Seminar on the epidemiology of oral disease and nutritional topics as related to the aging patient.

Immunology and Immunosuppression: Seminar course on immunology and immunosuppression as it relates to diseases in the oral and maxillofacial region.

Infectious Disease, Oral Microbiology, and Virology: Seminar organized around infectious diseases in the oral, pharyngeal and nasal region.

Case Presentations: Case presentations by oral medicine residents in which each resident presents and defends the diagnostic and treatment methods selected for a particular case.

Residents see patients with a variety of oral mucosal diseases, osseous disorders, bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis, and salivary gland disorders. Residents learn a medical model of patient examination and management and are trained to perform oral mucosal and bone biopsies.

Residents rotate at the Head and Neck Surgery Department at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. In this rotation, residents will be exposed to the surgical management of head and neck cancers and complications.

Residents rotate at the Neurology Department at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. Residents learn various headache disorders and other neurological disorders.

Residents rotate at the Pain Medicine Department at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. Residents shadow Steven H. In this rotation, residents learn various chronic pain disorders, such as fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, and neuropathies.

Residents rotate at the Rheumatology Department at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. Residents learn various rheumatological disorders.

Residents rotate at the Physical Therapy Department at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Residents learn various physical therapy modalities for temporomandibular joint dysfunction and orofacial pain disorders.

The program provides graduates with the necessary background for certification by the American Board of Orthodontics.

In addition to the PASS, all orthodontics program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

The 24-month course of study in pediatric dentistry provides students with the background and clinical experience necessary for the practice of pediatric dentistry. Year one, which emphasizes advanced pediatric dentistry theory and clinical treatment of children, ensures that students develop a sound basis in:.

In addition to the PASS application, all pediatrics program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

Interested applicants can also enroll in a 24-month master of science in biomedical implants and tissue engineering concurrently with the certificate program at no cost.

The intensive 36-month certificate program prepare residents in all aspects of clinical periodontology, including:.

In addition to the PASS application, all Periodontics Program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

The 36-month course in prosthodontics teaches didactic and clinical skills leading to competency in the specialized practice of prosthodontics. The program provides a basic science foundation for clinical and technical skills, incorporating studies in physical diagnosis, anatomy, oral pathology, pharmacology and oral biology.

Equal emphasis is placed on fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics. Program highlights include:.

Scholarships for those in good academic standing and not sponsored by any government or other third party.

In addition to the PASS application, all prosthodontics program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

Completion of the four or six year program will lead students to positions in both outstanding surgical practices and university attending positions at major medical centers throughout the United States.

Offering advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in addition to a medical education, this 6-year program with the University at Buffalo can provide the foundation needed to advance your career.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency is a 6-year program which awards a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) in conjunction with the Jacobs School of Medicine as well as a Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

The University at Buffalo Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides the full-scope of resident training. There is an emphasis on the core principles, as well as experience and training in the broader and advanced aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This includes a rich experience in:.

Temporomandibular joint surgery including alloplastic total joint reconstruction.

Reconstruction of hard and soft tissue defects of the maxillofacial region.

The model of resident education at the University at Buffalo has always been one of independence and hands-on surgical training, with a strong emphasis on academics and evidence-based learning. The didactic aspect of the resident experience includes:.

Quarterly multidisciplinary conferences with the Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology as well as the Orthodontics.

The new resident is expected to complete the USMLE Part 1 by the program start date.

The first-year resident will primarily work in the Erie County Medical Center and The School of Dental Medicine clinics.

Supervise and instruct 3rd and 4th-year dental students in the School of Dental Medicine oral surgery clinics.

The third-year resident will continue with their class and graduate medical school with the Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Spring.

Complete the General Surgery Rotation in the early Fall as a PGY-1 until the end of the 4th year.

The fifth-year resident will rotate between the Erie County Medical Center and the School of Dental Medicine clinics.

Supervise and instruct 3rd and 4th year dental students in the School of Dental Medicine oral surgery clinics.

The sixth-year resident will be the Chief Resident and will be integral in the coordination of the lower-level residents, as well as everyday operations of the program.

Rotate between the Erie County Medical Center and the School of Dental Medicine clinics.

Figures are based on 2022-2023 salary table. Our salaries do not include the added value of your benefits, which UB GME pays. Most institutions ask you to pay for your own benefits. Add $4,000 to $5,000 to our salaries for an accurate figure of your effective salary to compare what you will earn here to other programs.

The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Education.

A separate Temple University application and application fee of $75 are required when applying to the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery program. Submit the online application and application fee.

In order to pursue the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Graduate Certificate, applicants must.

Apply for this residency through the American Dental Education Association Postdoctoral Application Support Service (ADEA PASS) and Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (National Matching Services Inc.), and.

Students must show satisfactory completion of the National Board Dental Examination, Parts I and II. If you took the Integrated National Board Dental Examination, evidence must be provided of satisfactory completion of the exam.

Send application materials toDr. Mehran Hossaini Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Medicine, and SurgeryTemple University Kornberg School of Dentistry 3223 N. Broad St.Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Go back to Academics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate (Graduate).

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry is a multidisciplinary hospital and office-based practice located in IU Health University Hospital that provides the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental care. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care with integrity and compassion. The department is committed to:.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry is responsible for didactic and clinical instruction.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital DentistryIU Health University Hospital 3145550 N. University Blvd.Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Prepare for a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery with this four-year certificate program. (Applicants must hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree.).

Oral surgeons perform surgical procedures such as wisdom tooth removal, cleft palate repair, and facial reconstruction in the school’s two oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics.