Graduate Programs in Dentistry

Courses

G226 Dental Building
1011 N University
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
Phone: (734) 763-1068
Fax: (734) 647-6805
Electronic Mail: rpasma@umich.edu
Program Web Page: http://www.dent.umich.edu

Admissions Information
The following is a brief summary of admission deadlines, requirements, and Academic Program Code(s) for the degree(s) offered in this Department/Program.  The sections immediately following this summary provide an in-depth description of each degree program.  You may apply by ordering an application from the Program Web Page, downloading an application in PDF Format, or completing an online application.

Biomaterials
Admits all terms. Deadline for applications is February 1. Letters of recommendation required.
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00098; Academic Program:  Biomaterials; M.S.
Code:  00097; Academic Program:  Biomaterials; Ph.D.—not currently accepting applications
 
Dental Hygiene
Admits all terms. Deadline for applications is February 1.  Contact Program for deadlines for other terms.  Letters of recommendation required.
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00158; Academic Program:  Dental Hygiene; M.S.
 
Endodontics
Admits Fall term. Deadline for applications is October 1. Letters of recommendation required.
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00185; Academic Program:  Endodontics; M.S.
 
Oral Health Sciences
Admits Fall and Winter terms. Deadline for Fall applications is February 1. Deadline for Winter applications is October 1. GRE general required; Letters of recommendation required. See theOral Health Sciences Web Site for more information.
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00360; Academic Program:  Oral Health Sciences; Ph.D.

Orthodontics
Admits Fall term. Deadline for applications is October 1. Letters of recommendation required.
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00365; Academic Program:  Orthodontics; M.S.

Pediatric Dentistry
Admits Fall term. Deadline for applications is October 15. Letters of recommendation required.
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00368; Academic Program:  Pediatric Dentistry; M.S.

Periodontics
Admits Fall term. Deadline for applications is October 1. Letters of recommendation required
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00369; Academic Program:  Periodontics; M.S.

Prosthodontics
Admits Fall term.  Deadline for applications is November 1. Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00408; Academic Program:  Prosthodontics; M.S.

Restorative Dentistry
Admits Fall term.  Deadline for applications is November 15.  (Includes Occlusion and Operative Dentistry.)
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application. 
Code: 00424; Academic Program:  Restorative Dentistry; M.S.
 
Important note:  Please choose one Numeric Code, Academic Program, and degree level for each application that is submitted. 
 

Faculty

Professors: Bagramian, Bradley, Brooks, Burgett, Christiansen, Clarkson, Clewell, Dennison, Drach, Feigal, Gobetti, Hanks, R. Heys, Johnston, Kelsey, Koran, Kotowicz, Kowalski, B. Lang, Lillie, Loesche, Lopatin, Lorey, McNamara, Mistretta, Nanda, O'Brien, Polverini, Robinson, Rowe, Rutherford, Shipman, F.N. Smith, Somerman, Stohler, Straffon, Tedesco, Upton, and Zillich

Associate Professors: B.Bradley, Chiego, Colquitt, Feinberg, Fisher, Fitzgerald, Franceschi, Glickman, R. Heys, Holden, Inglehart, Jacobson, Johnson, Kanar, Kerschbaum, Kohn, W.Lang, Loos, McCauley, McGowan, Morawa, Pape, Razzoog, Ship, Shotwell, Widmalm, Woolfolk, and Yohn

Assistant Professors: Baumgardner, Gerstner, S. Gong, Ignelzi, Jaarda, MacNeil, May, Pileggi, Pritzel, Ridley, Russell, Taichman, Taylor, Trotman, Wang, and Yaman

Clinical Associate Professors: Brandau, Fasbinder, Helman, Johnson, and Turner

Clinical Assistant Professors: Bauer, Billy, Eber, Edge, Richards, Stoffers, Wandera, and Zwetchkenbaum

Instructor: Jones

Lecturers: Green, M. Snyder, and Taylor

Adjunct Faculty: Beard, Briskie, Campbell, Clark, Gardner, Gregory, Linger, Majewski, Pink, R. Smith, Spagnuolo, Tullard, Weine, and Zahn

Interdepartmental Degree Programs

Interdepartmental programs have been established leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in biomaterials combined with:

Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Mechanical Engineering
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
 

The programs can be adapted either for students with a bachelor's degree in a physical science, such as chemistry, physics, or engineering, or with a degree in dentistry. Information about specific requirements may be obtained from the Program Director of Biomaterials: Department of Biologic and Material Science, School of Dentistry.

Individual interdepartmental degree programs may be arranged under the regulations in the Graduate Student Handbook.

Degree Programs of the Department

Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy

In addition to the specific requirements listed below, see the Master's Degrees and Doctoral Degrees sections of the Graduate Student Handbook.

Master of Science

Programs leading to the degree Master of Science are offered to graduates who desire advanced education in dental subjects and in the related biological and physical sciences in preparation for specialized dental practice or clinical teaching.

Admission: All applicants for the degree Master of Science, except those in Dental Hygiene and Biomaterials, must hold a D.D.S. degree or its equivalent, and a letter of recommendation from the Dean of an applicant's dental school in the United States or Canada. In order to receive full consideration by the admissions committee, applications in the various fields must be completed by the following dates preceding the fall term in which the candidate wishes to begin study:

Minimum Number of Credits Required: In the minimum number of credit hours required for the M.S. degree listed below, six to eight hours may be allowed for clinical work.

Thesis: A thesis is a part of the Master of Science degree requirements; students are expected to purchase the materials incident to their investigations.

Graduate instruction leading to the degree Master of Science is offered in the following eleven programs:

A Rackham dual degree program is offered by the Department of Pediatric Dentistry of the School of Dentistry and the Department of Dental Public Health of the School of Public Health. The program spans two full calendar years. Completion of the program leads to the Master of Science degree in pediatric dentistry and the Master of Public Health degree in dental public health. Courses from both departments will be integrated throughout the two-year period to allow candidates to fulfill the degree requirements of the departments. Applicants may apply to either department for the dual degree program. However, to be eligible for admission, candidates must meet the criteria of both departments.

Doctor of Philosophy

The program in Oral Health Sciences leading to the degree Doctor of Philosophy is designed for students who enter the program with a D.D.S. degree or its equivalent. Those entering the program must have a strong background in chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics at the university level. Applicants must fulfill all requirements of the Rackham School of Graduate Studies, take the Graduate Record Examination General Test, and submit three letters of recommendation. Some stipend support is available to qualified students through a competitive review based on merit.

Major areas of study include craniofacial development, dental biomaterials, host-pathogen interactions, mineralized tissue biology, oral sensory and motor function, and oral soft tissues and wound repair. The curriculum is designed for each student by the doctoral program committee, and includes a series of core courses followed by advanced courses within the School of Dentistry and other schools and colleges of the University.

Admission: Applications are accepted for admission to the Doctoral Program in Oral Health Sciences by October 1 and by February 15, for admission into the winter and fall terms.

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