The postgraduate certificate in Periodontology provides qualified dentists with specialized clinical training and research-focused education in periodontology and oral implantology, with a particular emphasis on surgical oral implantology. Students earn a certificate in Periodontics and a simultaneous Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences.

The rigorous 36-month, full-time postgraduate program prepares students for practice, teaching, and research in periodontology and oral implantology. Students receive advanced education related to the attachment apparatus of the dentition, as well as the diseases and conditions that affect teeth. Students also study the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

Time Limit for Certificate Completion: 36 months

Campus Location: Health Sciences Center

Job Prospects: Students who graduate with the Periodontology certificate program are well prepared to pursue a specialized career in periodontics, whether in academics, administration, clinical and private practice, or research. Graduates have expertise in periodontics and oral biology, as well as the experience and compassion necessary for a patient-centered practice.