Degrees and Programs

The Advanced Specialty Education in Prosthodontics Program welcomes you. This three-year program is accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), reflecting the comprehensive and rigorous educational opportunity it provides. If you successfully complete the requirements of this program, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Prosthodontics and will be qualified to take the American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) Certifying Examinations.

Are you a dentist who wants to learn more about a dental specialty? At Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), our Clinical Observership program is specifically designed for people interested in furthering their knowledge of dentistry. Our objective is for prepare participants with clinical skills and didactic education of a particular specialty. The program comprises didactic seminars and clinical observation and follows the schedule of the post-doctoral TUSDM residents. When you are not attending lectures, you will have the chance to participate in clinical observation in the department of your interest.

The Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) Dental Public Health Residency is an innovative 2-year program that offers advanced training in the art and science of dental public health as well as in the practice of clinical dentistry in community health settings. With rotations in private clinics, public schools, and hospital locations, residents can immediately put their academic lessons to use in real-world settings.

A Doctor of Science is awarded to those who achieve advanced expertise in their field and make meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge. Our doctoral graduates distinguish themselves with their relentless curiosity, academic excellence, and exceptional patient care.

If you are ready to elevate yourself, deepen your expertise, and help shape the future of your field, we invite you to reach those goals at Tufts.

The Advanced Digital Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry (ADPI) Fellowship is a one-year full-time fellowship program designed to provide enrolled fellows with an advanced level of training in digital prosthodontics and implant dentistry (including surgical placement). Throughout the didactic, clinical and laboratory components of the program, participants can expect learn while using the latest technologies available.

The Fellowship in Advanced Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is a highly individualized 12- or 18-month program for graduates of CODA-accredited pediatric dentistry residencies. Fellows pursue advanced, focused training in areas such as cleft and craniofacial care, traumatic dental injuries, pediatric endodontics, and other specialized interests.

The curriculum blends approximately equal parts advanced clinical experience and didactic learning, including literature reviews, seminars, interdisciplinary conferences, and a mentored scholarly project. Fellows manage a select portfolio of complex cases, allowing for in-depth clinical involvement and personalized mentorship.

The program is designed to prepare emerging leaders for academic and clinical excellence in pediatric dentistry.

Build the experience you need to become the dentist you want to be. In the General Practice Residency (GPR) Program, you will gain broad clinical and educational experience while working with faculty each trimester to personalize your training around your goals. Pursue your interests in dentistry and medicine, strengthen the areas where you want to grow, and develop the skills, experience, and confidence to take the next step in your career.

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a one-year, pre-residency internship designed to immerse you in the full Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) experience. As an intern, you will be fully integrated into the residency program, taking on the same responsibilities and opportunities as a first-year resident in the four-year program. You will build your knowledge in the classroom, develop your skills through extensive clinical experience, and learn alongside residents and faculty committed to excellence in oral health.

Employment in dentistry is on the rise, growing twice as fast as many other professions. Those who pursue a Master of Science (MSc) at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) are taking a powerful step to distinguish themselves as leaders in the field while actively advancing the world’s knowledge of dentistry. If you are passionate about research and are ready to push yourself from excellence to mastery, this could be the program for you.