Advanced Education in Dentistry
The University of Michigan offers postgraduate training in formal degree granting programs and non-degree programs as described below. For additional information on each program, click on the appropriate link.
Degree Programs
Doctor of Philosophy
For Applications to the OHS/Ph.D. Program,
please visit the Departmental Site: Oral Health Sciences/Ph.D. (OHS/Ph.D.)
A program leading to the doctor of philosophy degree in Oral Health Sciences is designed primarily for students who enter the program with a D.D.S. degree or its equivalent. A strong background in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics at the university level is expected.
Major areas of study include:
- craniofacial development
- dental biomaterials
- host-pathogen interactions
- mineralized tissue biology
- oral sensory and motor function
- and oral soft tissues, carcinogenesis and wound repair
Master of Science and Certification
Programs leading to the master of science degree are offered to those who desire advanced education in dental related biological and physical sciences, dental hygiene, dental specialties, clinical teaching or research. The following programs offer the Master of Science degree:
Specialty areas include:
- Biomaterials [More info] [How to apply]
- Dental Hygiene [More info] [How to apply]
- Dental Public Health [More info] [How to apply]
- Endodontics [More info] [How to apply]
- Orthodontics [More info] [How to apply]
- Pediatric Dentistry [More info] [How to apply]
- Periodontics [More info] [How to apply]
- Prosthodontics [More info] [How to apply]
- Restorative Dentistry [More info] [How to apply]
Applying to Biomaterials [Rackham] this link goes to
- Complete the Rackham Graduate School online application
- Submit three letters of recommendation via Rackham application
- Submit original DDS transcripts to: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Graduate Admissions Rm G226, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
- Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English must submit TOEFL scores (www.ets.org) - use institution code 1839
- There is no specific deadline for this program, applications are accepted/reviewed at any time.
Applying to Dental Hygiene [Rackham]
- Complete the Rackham Graduate School online application
- Submit three letters of recommendation via Rackham application
- Submit original dental hygiene program transcripts to: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Graduate Admissions Rm G226, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
- Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English must submit TOEFL scores (www.ets.org) - use institution code 1839
- There is no specific deadline for this program, applications are accepted/reviewed at any time.
Applying to Endodontics [Rackham]
- Complete the Rackham Graduate School online application
- Submit three letters of recommendation via Rackham application
- Submit original DDS transcripts to: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Graduate Admissions Rm G226, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
- Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English must submit TOEFL scores (www.ets.org) - use institution code 1839
- The deadline for this program is October 1.
Applying to Orthodontics [PASS] this link goes to: www.adea.org
- Both domestic and foreign applicants complete the PASS application
- Send National Board Part I scores to: : University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Graduate Admissions Rm G226, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
- Submit GRE scores (electronically) – use institution code 1839
- Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English must submit TOEFL scores (www.ets.org) - use institution code 1839
- This program participates with the Postdoctoral Matching Program – register online at natmatch.com/dentres
- The deadline for this program is September 1.
Applying to Pediatric Dentistry [PASS] Domestic Applicants
- Complete the PASS application
- Send National Board Part I scores to: : University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Graduate Admissions Rm G226, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
- Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English must submit TOEFL scores (www.ets.org) - use institution code 1839
- This program participates with the Postdoctoral Matching Program – register online at natmatch.com/dentres
- The deadline for this program is October 1.
Applying to Periodontics [Rackham]
- Complete the Rackham Graduate School online application
- Submit three letters of recommendation via Rackham application
- Submit original DDS transcripts to: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Graduate Admissions Rm G226, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
- Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English must submit TOEFL scores (www.ets.org) - use institution code 1839
- The deadline for this program is August 30.
Applying to Prosthodontics [Rackham]
- Complete the Rackham Graduate School online application
- Submit three letters of recommendation via Rackham application
- Submit original DDS transcripts to: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Graduate Admissions Rm G226, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
- Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English must submit TOEFL scores (www.ets.org) - use institution code 1839
- The deadline for this program is October 1.
Applying to Restorative Dentistry [Rackham]
- Complete the Rackham Graduate School online application
- Submit three letters of recommendation via Rackham application
- Submit original DDS transcripts to: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Graduate Admissions Rm G226, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
- Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English must submit TOEFL scores (www.ets.org) - use institution code 1839
- The deadline for this program is October 1.
Non-degree Programs
General Practice Residency, University of Michigan Hospitals
[More info] [How to apply]
Clinicians enrolled in this one year certificate program (starting the last week of June) will gain considerable experience in the treatment of medically compromised, mentally and physically handicapped patients, and will gain additional experience in all aspects of general dentistry. Comprehensive care is provided in ambulatory, inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings. Specific rotations are provided in anesthesia, oral & maxillofacial surgery and emergency medicine. Didactic aspects of the general practice residency include courses in physical diagnosis, management of medically compromised patients, prosthodontics, a regular literature review, and a seminar series covering topics in general and specialty dentistry, oral medicine, and practice management.
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
[More info] [How to apply]
The six-year integrated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Medical Degree program has been developed to prepare the graduate dentist, in a comprehensive way, for a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This is a broad spectrum, integrated clinical and academic program designed to provide a wide scope of clinical practice and to meet the requirements leading to certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency (AEGD)
[More info] [How to apply]
The AEGD residency is a one-year program designed to provide residents with a broad experience in general dentistry and to develop competency in the variety of disciplines that constitute the bulk of general dental practice. The program consists of a one-year commitment from July 1 through June 30 of the following year.