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Certificate in Periodontics

2 Years On Campus Certificate Program

University of Missouri

Program Overview

The periodontics advanced education program is designed to prepare a dentist for a career in clinical periodontics, research and teaching. It enables the resident to acquire an in depth understanding in oral biology; to become acquainted with the problems in the biology and pathology of oral tissues, and to adequately treat these problems with the most current evidence and techniques. Program students will be encouraged to use interdisciplinary approaches to solve research and clinical problems. The program is designed to provide for the profession and the community, competent bio-clinicians who will become key professionals in clinical practice, research, and teaching.

Program Key Stats

$24250 (Annual cost)



75 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

An applicant for this program must be a citizen of the United States or a foreign national having a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. Applicants must also submit evidence of graduation from a school of dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or the Canadian Dental Accrediting Commission, or verification from the dean of an accredited dental school that the applicant will graduate during the current academic year. A minimum dental school 3.0 GPA is required for all applicants. Applicants are required to take the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT). Scores should be self-reported on the PASS application.

Career Options

  • Health promotion specialist
  • Health service manager
  • Higher education lecturer
  • Medical sales representative
  • Primary school teacher
  • Science writer
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Teaching laboratory technician

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