Advanced Graduate Education Programs



Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Advanced Graduate Education (AGE) programs offer outstanding postdoctoral opportunities in 18 different specialty fields. Graduates of HSDM go on to become leaders in their specialties as well as in academia, research, public health, and global health. One of HSDM’s core values is to view dentistry as inseparable from medicine.

HSDM considers research an integral component of learning and preparing for a career in dental medicine. The exploration of research at Harvard gives students the opportunity to participate in a world-class environment within the Harvard Longwood medical community that sets the standard for scientific discovery, clinical application, and research training.

Students benefit from the AGE programs’ small class setting, where students develop close connections with mentors and fellow residents. At the same time, students contribute to a diverse community with opportunities to make global connections, as well as strong ties within Harvard and the greater Boston area.

Degree Information

Depending on the program, candidates can choose a master of medical sciences (MMSc) or doctor of medical sciences (DMSc) degree in Oral Biology, combined with a certificate in a specialty field. In addition, some programs offer a certificate only option. A project and thesis are required for both the MMSc and DMSc degrees.

Please click here to learn more about the requirements for the MMSc and DMSc degrees in Oral Biology and Dental Education.

Additional information regarding MMSc and DMSc research requirements can be found here.

Please refer to the webpages listed below for information about specific programs. If you are interesting in applying go to AGE Admissions or contact us by email or by phone 617-432-1443 for more information.

Programs

The following programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and as such, meet the requirements for licensure in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.

  • AEGD Program - Rural Track
  • Dental Public Health
  • Endodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral Medicine
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics

View the Advanced Graduate Education program brochure here.

Find information on how to apply to Harvard School of Dental Medicine's Advanced Graduate Education programs.