Graduate Programs
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Academic Divisions and Sections
- Biosystems and Function
- Endodontics
- Interdisciplinary Dentistry
- Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Orofacial Pain
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Public and Population Health
- Restorative Dentistry
- Special Patient Care and Maxillofacial Prosthetics
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D.D.S. Program
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Course Catalog
- Active Senior Adult
- Adolescence To Adulthood
- Advanced Endodontics
- Advanced Materials & Biomechanics
- Advanced Oral Surgery
- Advanced Periodontics
- Advanced Prosthodontics
- Advanced Restorative Dentistry
- Anxiety & Pain Control
- Applied Dental Anatomy
- Behavioral Pediatric Dentistry
- Cariology
- Case Management Treatment Planning
- Clinical Occlusion
- Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
- Clinical Preventive Dentistry
- Complete Dentures
- Critical Thinking & Evidence Based Dentistry
- Dental Materials
- Dental Morphology
- Dental Theraputics
- Direct Restoration
- Endodontics
- Ergonomics And Musculoskeletal System
- Esthetic Dentistry
- Foundations Of Basic Science
- Foundations Of Microbiology
- Fundamentals Of Cariology
- Gross Anatomy
- Immediate Dentures
- Implant Dentistry And Advanced Prosthodontics
- Implant Dentistry
- Indirect Restoration
- Infancy To Adolescence
- Interdisciplinary Orthodontics
- Intro To Periodontics
- Introduction To Edentulous Patient Treatment
- Introduction To Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Introduction To Pediatric Dentistry
- Introduction To The Dental Profession
- Jaw Pain And Dysfunction
- Local Anesthesia
- Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning And Care
- Oral Disease
- Oral Radiology
- Orofacial Pain
- Orthodontic Foundations
- Orthodontic Techniques
- Overview Of Medical Emergencies
- Patient Engagement
- Pediatric Treatment Planning
- Periodontal Instrumentation
- Pharmacology
- Population Health Principles
- Practice Management
- Prevention And Oral Health Promotions
- Quality Improvement
- Radiographic Differential Diagnosis
- Regulations Of Dental Practice
- Removable Partial Dentures
- System I
- Systems II
- Systems III
- Systems IV
- Systems V Course
- The Face And Tooth Program
- Clinical Endodontics
- Clinical Infection Control And Compliance In The Dental Care Environment
- Clinical Orthodontics
- Clinical Periodontics
- Clinical Prosthodontics
- Clinical Restorative Dentistry
- Clinical Treatment Planning
- Community-Based Clinical Education
- Comprehensive Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
- Diagnostic And Preventive Pediatric Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Nitrous Oxide Course
- Oral Radiology Rotation
- Oral Surgery D3 Rotation
- Oral Surgery D4 Rotation
- Patient Assessment Rotation
- Professional Responsibility
- Urgent Care Rotation
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Residency Training Programs
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry - Venice
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry - Westwood
- Advanced Prosthodontics
- Endodontics
- General Practice
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- Observer Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
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Programs for International Dentists
- Advanced Clinical Training Programs
- FAQs
- Preceptorship Programs
- Professional Program for International Dentists (PPID)
- Requirements for International Dentists
- Residency Programs
- Continuing Dental Education
In addition to our acclaimed DDS program, postgraduate clinical training programs, and programs for international dentists, the UCLA School of Dentistry also offers several graduate degree programs for those candidates interested in pursuing careers in academic dentistry or research.
Our Master of Science (MS) degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, both specializing in Oral Biology, are some of the most competitive in the country. These programs accept, on average, 12 to 15 Master’s students and 3 doctoral students per year for the coveted slots.
Students are mentored by world-renowned faculty members in the oral biology research field, who supervise and guide them throughout the duration of the programs. With this exposure to cutting-edge research at UCLA Dentistry, students have the ability to pursue subject matter that no other program can offer.
Master of Science (MS) Degree in Oral BiologyPhD Degree in Oral Biology
UCLA Dentistry is one of only a few dental schools in the nation to offer Master’s and PhD degrees in Oral Biology.
Combined Degree Programs
We also offer a unique combined DDS/PhD program for dental students seeking a career in academics. The program allows a candidate to earn both a DDS degree and a PhD in Oral Biology in only seven years.
For a select group, our new Dental Specialty/PhD degree program (link to page) offers graduates dual training in a clinical specialty, plus rigorous scientific research training, earning a specialty certificate plus a PhD degree.
For candidates interested in a shorter program and an introductory overview of oral biology, we offer a Preceptorship program, with specializations in the health sciences, which lasts for three quarters.
Concurrent DDS/PhD DegreeDental Specialty Certificate & PhD Degree
View Oral Biology Course Descriptions
Contact Us
Matt Palmer
Division Administrator
Phone: (310) 825-6406
mpalmer@dentistry.ucla.edu