dental curriculum, but only if the college at
which the individual did undergraduate
work offers such a program and awards the degree
independently.
Some schools provide the opportunity for
selected students to earn their dental
degree together with one of the following
advanced degrees:
Master of Science (M.S.)
This degree is usually offered in oral biology
or a basic science. It usually requires
about one additional year of study.
Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.)
This is a program designed for those especially
interested in dental public health. It
requires from one summer to one year of
additional study.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
This degree is usually awarded for work
completed in one of the basic sciences. It
requires at least two additional years of study
and is designed for those planning careers
in academic dentistry.
Table 22.3
DENTAL SCHOOLS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN
OTHER DEGREES CONCURRENTLY
MS
MPH
PhD
Alabama
Alabama
Alabama
California, Los Angeles
California, Los Angeles
California, Los Angeles
California, San Francisco
Connecticut
Case Western Reserve
Case Western Reserve
Columbia
Connecticut
Columbia
Harvard
Harvard
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
Louisville
Loma Linda
Iowa
Medical College of Georgia
North Carolina
Loma Linda
Medical College of Virginia
Northwestern
Maryland
Ohio State
Medical College of Georgia
Oregon
Medical College of Virginia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Tennessee
North Carolina
Washington
Northwestern
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Southern California
SUNY at Buffalo
Tennessee
Texas, San Antonio
Washington
West Virginia
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
There are eight dental specialties that are
recognized by the American Dental
Association. Becoming a specialist usually
requires from one to four additional years of
training beyond the dental degree and, in most
instances, practical experience in the
field.
Specialty training is offered at some dental
schools and at many hospitals and med-
ical centers. Further information on
institutions offering postgraduate training can be
secured from: The Commission on Dental
Accreditation, American Dental Association,
211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
60611.
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