College of Dentistry | University of Florida

Advanced and Graduate Education Programs

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NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS:

Effective July 1, 2010, all new resident acceptances are contingent upon completion of a successfully cleared background check. This will be for residents starting July 1, 2011. The background check will be initiated at the time of the offer, and the contingency stated in the letter of offer.

NOTE TO ALL INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED APPLICANTS:

All internationally educated applicants must have Parts I and II of the American Dental Association National Board of Dental Examinations prior to application. Additionally for graduate Dental Biomaterials, Endodontics, Oral Biology, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and TOEFL examination is required.

Advanced and Graduate Education Program Descriptions

Select a program below for further information.

Program Location Stipend Deadline*
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
2-Year Program for International Dentists
Hialeah Fee-Based Program Sep. 15
Advanced Education in General Dentistry Seminole 32,000 Oct. 1
Dental Biomaterials Gainesville variable variable
Endodontics Gainesville 5,000 Aug. 3
Oral Biology Gainesville variable variable
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Gainesville 19,000 Jan. 2
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (6 year MD/Certificate) Gainesville 23,492 Sept. 20
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (4 year Certificate) Gainesville 50,275 Sept. 20
Orthodontics Gainesville 2,000 Oct. 1
Pediatric Dentistry (25-month certificate)
Please select a location
35,000 Oct. 1
Pediatric Dentistry/Master of Public Health (36-month certificate/degree)
  • Gainesville
  • Naples
35,000 Oct. 1
Periodontics Gainesville 9,500 Sep. 1
Prosthodontics Gainesville 7,000 Sep. 1

Note to all applicants: If you are interested in shadowing, or are invited for an interview to any of the above programs, you must meet University requirements prior to coming to the college.

*College of Dentistry Deadline. Please check the PASS websiteOpens in a new window for the PASS deadline date.