Master of Science in Dentistry - Digital Dentistry

The Master of Science in Dentistry - Digital Dentistry (MSD) program is the first full-time program of its kind worldwide; it is a 2-year clinical program with an emphasis on prosthodontic rehabilitations using multiple digital systems and technologies. The objective of this program is to provide clinicians with a sound academic and clinical background in digital dentistry with a wide variety of technologies from over 20 different manufacturers. Emphasis is placed on training clinicians who are competent in all aspects of digital dentistry from guided surgical implant placement to 3D smile design, full mouth rehabilitation, and computer-assisted manufacturing of high-quality restorations. The program is enriched by comprehensive treatment planning involving full mouth rehabilitation, treatment of edentulism, and rehabilitation of the worn dentition. Contemporary esthetic materials and dental implant therapy are emphasized.

Candidates will have the opportunity to complete the Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) - Digital Dentistry track. This degree requires completion of a research project and defense of a thesis project. The didactic component of the program includes treatment planning seminars and literature review seminars in addition to formal lecture courses. The Master's degree program is completed simultaneously with the clinical Certificate program in Digital Dentistry and there is no option for a Certificate only program. A research project culminating in the defense of a thesis is mandatory, and preparation of a manuscript suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal is strongly recommended.

Curriculum

The format outlined below is subject to change based on availability of courses, instructors, and continued relevance to the overall curriculum.

Year 1, Summer B, Header (5/29/25-8/8/25)

GDENT710	Head and Neck Anatomy Review	0.5
GDENT834	Advanced Topics in Radiology	1
DIGT700	Digital Dentistry Basics	1.5
DIGT706	Digital Smile Design	1
Semester Total		4

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT801	Teaching Methodologies	1.5
GDENT878	Oral Medicine	1.5
GDENT800	Research Methodologies	1.5
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GDENT827	Interdiscipl Dent Impl 1	1
DIGT708	Digital Dental Materials	1
DIGT710	Structured Literature Review	1
DIGT712	Surgical Principles, Implant	2
DIGT718	Case Review Portfolio 1	2
Semester Total		12.5

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT863	Dental Ethics/Behavioral Mgmt	1
GDENT828	Interdispl Dent Impl II	1
GDENT829	Innov & Resch in Oral Health	1
GDENT868	Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial	2
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
DIGT714	Advanced Digital Dentistry	2
DIGT719	Case Review Portfolio 2	2
Semester Total		10

Year 2, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
DIGT715	Advanced Digital Dentistry II	2
Semester Total		3

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

DIGT716	Advanced Digital Dentistry 3	2
DIGT711	Structured Lit. Review II	1
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
DIGT720	Case Review Portfolio 3	2
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
DIGT717	Advanced Digital Dentistry 4	2
DIGT721	Case Review Portfolio 4	2
Semester Total		5

Curriculum Total

40.5