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C. Brian Preston, B.D.S. / Ph.D., M.S. and Certificate in Orthodontics, Program Director
Department of Orthodontics
140 Squire Hall, 3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
(716) 829-2845
Fax: (716) 833-3517
The Department of Orthodontics offers an Advanced Education program in which students simultaneously complete both a Certificate in a clinical training program and a Master of Science degree. In order to successfully complete the program a student must earn at least 30 graduate credit hours, write and defend a thesis, and be in residence in the department for at least 36 months. The Masters program aims to stimulate research in orthodontics as well as in such related basic sciences as anatomy, histology, and physiology. It has the additional objective of training people who can serve orthodontics in teaching and research. A typical program consists of four oral science offerings in addition to the following courses; Craniofacial Growth, Biostatistical Techniques, Research Methodology, Anatomy and Physiology, Masticatory System, Dynamics of Bone, Communicative Disorders Related to Cleft palate, Orthodontic Research, Advanced Human Dissection, and Thesis Guidance.
Student research is best illustrated by a list of recent thesis titles; they include "Leukotriene B4 Effect on Tissue-Plasminogen Activator production in Osteoblastic Osteosarcoma Cells," " Effects of Premolar Extraction on the Facial Profile of American Blacks and Caucasians," "Effects of Slow Maxillary Expansion on Mandibular Arch Width," "Effects of Aspirin on Orthodontic Tooth Movement," and "The Effectiveness of Three Orthodontic Retention Systems: A Short-Term Clinical Study."
All entering students must possess either a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree or the foreign equivalent. Admission to the program is extremely competitive.
No funding is available.
Application Requirements:
GRADUATES OF U.S. OR CANADIAN DENTAL SCHOOLS:
PASS Application is required in addition to requirements listed below. Apply on-line at: https://www.adea.org/DAS/PASS/default.htm
PLEASE NOTE: The PASS application deadline is August 20, 2007.
ALL APPLICANTS:
1. On-line GRADMIT Application (PASS Applicants are only required to complete sections up to and including Academic Background)
- Please Note: Non-immigrants must complete the International On-line Application; check the box for "International Applicant" after selecting degree program on the Interactive Graduate Application Site (GRADMIT)
2. $50.00 non-refundable application fee
3. CV / Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (PASS Applicants must submit this through PASS)
5. Official transcripts from EVERY college/university attended (PASS Applicants must submit DDS transcripts through PASS, and undergraduate / graduate transcripts directly to UB)
6. Board scores: Part I score is required; Part II score is required prior to start of program (Required for PASS Applicants; optional for others)
ATTENTION RE-APPLICANTS: Please complete an on-line application, send the $50.00 application fee and any updated information. All other documents remain on file.
International Applicants (in addition to the requirements listed above):
7. Official TOEFL Score Report at or above minimum of 550 (written) / 213 (computer based) / 79 (internet based) or better obtained within eighteen months of the application deadline.
Official TOEFL Score Reports must be submitted by using the institution and department codes below:
Institution Code: 2925 SUNY U at Buffalo
Department Code: 38 Dentistry
8. UB Financial Form
9. Official financial documents (as described on the UB Financial Form)
10. Photoopy of passport biographical page
11. Photocopy of your current I-20 AND the F-1 visa stamp in your passport if you are currently an F-1 student
12. Official college/university transcripts (original language and official English translation)
13. Certified true copy of University diploma
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Ms. Kristin Yager
Advanced Education Admissions
Orthodontics Program
School of Dental Medicine
University at Buffalo
315 Squire Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214-8006
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.
If you have questions regarding the application process please contact:
Ms. Kristin Yager, Advanced Education Admissions Coordinator, Telephone: (716) 829-2839, E-mail kmyager2@buffalo.edu
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