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Our mission as Department of Periodontology is to provide best quality patient care
and up to date periodontal education where we make people feel good about themselves
by creating the smile they deserve. Our vision is, but not limited, to create the
most sought-after Periodontology Program in the world where people love to be working
and studying. Safe, respectful, empowering and growing environment nurtures innovation
and excellence which we strive for in our Department. If this resonates with you,
come and visit us. You may be part of our PerioSharks Team!
Saynur Vardar-Sengul, DDS, PhD
Chair, Department of Periodontology
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
College of Dental Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
Email: svardarsengul@nova.edu
The 36-month postdoctoral program in periodontology is open to all dental school graduates. Internship or residency experience is preferred, but not required. In addition to the didactic core curriculum, the program offers a series of in-depth seminars covering all aspects of periodontics as well as implant dentistry and periodontal prosthetics.
Students will also participate as clinical instructors in the predoctoral program. All students also participate in related research.
Applicants
Applicants to our program are required to have completed their dental degrees prior to matriculation into our program; the degree must be conferred prior to our program start date, July 1st of the year of admission.
Graduates of a CODA Accredited Institution
National Dental Board Exam (NDBE) scores are required of graduates of a CODA institution.
International Applicants
Submission of National Dental Board Exam (NDBE) scores is recommended, but not required, for graduates of non-CODA accredited institutions.
Additionally, graduates of a non-CODA accredited institution require an English proficiency (TOEFL), a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based (PBT) version of the Test of English Language as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a score of 213 or higher on the computer-based test (CBT), or a score of 81 on the Internet-based test (IBT). Automatic waivers of the TOEFL requirement are granted for persons who have completed a bachelor's degree (or higher) at an accredited university in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada (excluding French Quebec), Australia, or New Zealand.
Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence. This coursework must be evaluated by one of the following services.
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
7101 SW 102nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
www.jsilny.com
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 415070
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org
Foundation for International Services, Inc.
14926 35th Avenue West, Suite 210
Lynwood, Washington 98087
(425) 248-2255
(425) 248-2262 fax
www.fis-web.com
Application Procedures
Nova Southeastern University requires certain additional materials, including a supplemental application, to support the materials from the PASS application. Please note that the NSU admissions office will provide applicants with a link permitting access to completing and submitting the supplemental application only after the PASS application has been completed and received. NSU's postgraduate programs supplemental applications must be completed.
PASS
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine uses the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) administered by the American Dental Education Association. PASS applications must be completed and submitted to the Postdoctoral Application Support Service so that they are available for review by the Admissions Committee on September 1st of the application year.
PASS application materials and instructions may be obtained by visiting the PASS website or by contacting:
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 101
Washington, DC 20036
Email: csrpass@adea.org
Phone: (202) 332-8790
National Matching Service (MATCH)
The Periodontics program at NSU College of Dental Medicine participates in the National Matching Service (MATCH).
National Matching Services, Inc.
20 Holly Street, Suite 301
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4S 3B1
Phone: (416) 977-3431 Fax (416) 977-5020
www.natmatch.com
| Course Name | Description |
|---|---|
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Advanced Dental Radiology (CDM 5000) |
Consideration of hard and soft tissue craniofacial imaging modalities, including MRI, tomography, and digital imaging. |
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Advanced Dental Materials (CDM 5001) |
Properties and clinical considerations in the use of today's restorative materials. |
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Research Design (CDM 5002) |
Learn how to plan research projects, initiate the projects and effectively present the findings. Critical evaluation of the literature about the field of interest is going to be emphasized. |
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Adv. Microbiology & Cell Biology (CDM 5003) |
Graduate training in microbiology, including virology, bacteriology, microbial genetics, and microbial pathogenesis. |
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Advanced Oral Histology & Embryology (CDM 5004) |
Cytological and developmental considerations in embryological, fetal and neonatal human craniofacial growth and development. |
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Fundamentals of Biostatistics (CDM 5006) |
Analysis of descriptive and inferential statistics as used in contemporary biomedical research, including electronic-based statistical programs. |
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Advanced Medical Physiology (CDM 5008) |
Detailed examination of cells and their transport, cardiac, pulmonary, acid base balance and fluids. Renal physiology, blood coagulation as well as blood factors will be addressed. Medical applications will be part of this course. Other topics will be integrated into the above. |
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Ethics and Jurisprudence (CDM 5109) |
Reviews hallmarks of dental professional ethics, and aspects of the law that commonly impact on the daily practice of dentistry. |
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Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (CDM 5102) |
Gross and histological specimen consideration in hard and soft tissue diseases of the oral and maxillofacial structures. |
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Adv. Head & Neck Anatomy Lecture Series (CDM 5103) |
Didactic and dissection based consideration of head and neck structure and function essential to advanced dental practice. |
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Adv. Head & Neck Anatomy Lab Series (CDM 5104) |
Laboratory based consideration of head and neck structure and function essential to advanced dental practice. |
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Adv. Systemic Oral Medicine & Pharmacology (CDM 5106) |
Expands on the predoctoral education regarding the topic of oral medicine. The seminars will discuss current and classic literature to help refine the skills of students in interpreting a medical history and dental management of medically complex patients. |