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Dental Master's Programs

Program Director:
Daniel Fine finedh@sdm.rutgers.edu
Co-Program Director:
Helen Schreiner hschrein@sdm.rutgers.edu
Program Coordinator:
Debra Tischio Bereski tischida@sdm.rutgers.edu

Introduction

The Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and Master of Dental Science (MDS) programs provide advanced academic training for those students who want to broaden their understanding of biological sciences.  Both programs include Core courses in Foundations of Oral Biology and Advanced Biomedical Science for Dentistry. Both the Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and the Master of Dental Science (MDS) program can be pursued in conjunction with a graduate dental program or on its own. The MSD is a more research oriented Master's program and the MDS is a more clinically oriented Master's program. Graduates from our masters program have been accepted into PhD programs, International Dentistry Programs and Dental Specialty Programs.

The Master of Science in Dentistry (MS) #72205

The Master of Science in Dentistry program is designed to train students for a career in academic dentistry focused on research.  Core competencies for the Master of Science in Dentistry include:

  • Thesis formulation including an extensive literature review to support thesis topic.
  • Innovative problem-solving techniques
  • Lab and/or clinic-based experimentation
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Statistical validation of conclusions
  • Thesis completion and oral defense

  • Application Requirements

    Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science in Dentistry at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine must meet the following minimum requirements:

    Applicants from the United States and Canada

    • DDS or DMD or equivalent degree
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Official dental school transcripts

    Applicants From Outside the United States and Canada

    • DDS or DMD or equivalent degree
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Official translated dental school transcripts from ECE
    • Successful completion of Dental National Board Exam Part I & II, the Integrated NBDE or the GRE exam
    • TOEFL

    Please note: Postgraduate students who elect to pursue an MS in combination with their advanced dental education certificate are required to stay an extra year beyond their graduate program in order to complete the MS.

    Application Process

    1. Access and complete the application through the following link: https://na2.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=97826556-707e-4f34-bf1c-0ca4beb47f9f&env=na2&acct=d9bdec9d-ce56-4503-acec-f859d06f3af9&v=2

    2. Once the application is submitted, forward the following supporting documents via email to tischida@sdm.rutgers.edu:

    1. NBDE or GRE results
    2. TOEFL results
    3. ECE translated transcripts
    4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

    There is a $95 application fee which will be collected after submission of the application. 

    The submission deadline for completed applications/supporting documents is February 15 for a potential July 1 matriculation.

    Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be directed to either:

    Ms. Debra Tischio Bereski                            Dr. Helen Schreiner

    tischida@sdm.rutgers.edu                          hschrein@sdm.rutgers.edu

  • 34 Credits

    • 8 credits CORE curriculum (two years)
    • 10 credits Research Project (two years)
    • 3 credits Scientific Writing
    • 2 credits Research Methods
    • 2 credits Qualifying Exam
    • 2 credits Thesis Defense
    • 3 credits Elective Departmental Course
    • 4 credits Research Seminar Series I/II (two years)

  • For current tuition rates, see Master of Dental Science tuition.

    https://scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/cost-of-the-attendance/rbhs-students-cost-of-attendance/rutgers-school-of dental-medicine/

    Tuition charges are subject to change on an academic year basis.

  • The thesis advisory committee consists of two members of the Oral Biology Department, the mentor and the Program Director of the student's specialty program. This committee meets on, at least, a semi-annual basis to monitor the student's progress.

  • The thesis examination committee consists of the Thesis Advisory Committee and at least one additional member with expertise in the thesis project area.

The Master of Dental Science Program (MDS) #72213

The Master of Dental Science Program is designed for postgraduate students, residents  and clinical postgraduate specialty students interested in pursuing a clinical career from the various Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited specialty and residency programs at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine including: Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orofacial Pain, 1 year General Practice residency (requires an additional year to complete), and 2 year general Practice Residency. This Program is also designed for those individuals in other programs including (but not limited to): Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology. Graduates from our masters program have been accepted into PhD programs, International Dentistry Programs and Dental Specialty Programs.

  • Application Requirements

    Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Dental Science at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine must meet the following minimum requirements, when applying to Oral Radiology and Oral Medicine.

    Applicants from the United States and Canada

    • DDS or DMD or equivalent degree
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Official dental school transcripts

    Applicants From Outside the United States and Canada

    • DDS or DMD or equivalent degree
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Official translated dental school transcripts from ECE
    • Successful completion of Dental National Board Exam Part I & II, the Integrated NBDE or the GRE exam
    • TOEFL

    Application Process

    To apply for an MDS in Oral Radiology and Oral Medicine:

    1. Access and complete the application through the following link: https://na2.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=fe1b0fab-5420-4a63-a073-fbe8b42dc120&env=na2&acct=d9bdec9d-ce56-4503-acec-f859d06f3af9&v=2

    2. Once the application is submitted, forward the following supporting documents via email to tischida@sdm.rutgers.edu:

    1. NBDE or GRE results
    2. TOEFL results
    3. ECE translated transcripts
    4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

    There is a $95 application fee which will be collected after submission of the application.  The submission deadline for completed applications/supporting documents is February 15 for a potential July 1 matriculation.

    To apply for an MDS in combination with a specialty program certificate:

    Postgraduate students who elect to pursue an MDS in combination with a specialty program certificate will apply once they are accepted into that specialty and the application details will be shared during specialty program orientation. Additional supporting documents are not necessary once you are accepted into a specialty program. The submission deadline for an MDS in combination with a specialty program certificate is September 30th of program year 1.

    Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be directed to either:

    Ms. Debra Tischio Bereski                            Dr. Helen Schreiner

    tischida@sdm.rutgers.edu                          hschrein@sdm.rutgers.edu

     

  • 32 Credits

    • 8 credits CORE curriculum (two years)
    • 4 credits Research Project (two years)
    • 3 credits Scientific Writing
    • 2 credits Research Methods
    • 2 credits Qualifying Exam
    • 2 credits Thesis Defense
    • 7 credits Department Courses
    • 4 credits Research Seminar Series I/II (two years)

  • For current tuition rates, see Masters of Dental Science tuition.  

    Students in a 2 or 3 year postgraduate certificate program who elect to pursue an MDS degree concurrently, will be assessed an articulation fee (additional tuition) per term for two years of the Masters degree.

    Tuition charges are subject to change on an academic year basis.