Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate BSc, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), or an equivalent degree, with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

    • An additional 1.0 elective FCE.

  • Years 1 and 2:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars

  • Year 2:

    • Research, thesis completion, and oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Ordinarily, one year of full-time registration; however, it is the Faculty of Dentistry's expectation that students will normally remain in full-time attendance on campus to enable full participation in departmental activities for two years.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia, complete 15.0 required FCEs as follows. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1055H Basic Principles of Anaesthesia

    • DEN1056Y Basic Concepts in Clinical Medicine

    • DEN1073Y Dental Anaesthesia Graduate Seminars

    • DEN1074Y Foundations of Medicine as Applied to Dental Anaesthesia

    • DEN1076H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult I

    • DEN1078H General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult I

    • DEN1084H Experiences in Clinical Teaching I

    • DEN1087Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1052H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Pediatric

    • DEN1071H Medical Anaesthesia Seminars I

    • DEN1083Y Experiences in Clinical Medicine

    • DEN1085H Experiences in Clinical Teaching II

    • DEN1088Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1072H Medical Anaesthesia Seminars II

    • DEN1075Y General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Pediatric

    • DEN1077H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult II

    • DEN1079H General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult II

    • DEN1086H Experiences in Clinical Teaching III

    • DEN1089Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia, complete a total of 15.0 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1055H Basic Principles of Anaesthesia

    • DEN1056Y Basic Concepts in Clinical Medicine

    • DEN1073Y Dental Anaesthesia Graduate Seminars

    • DEN1074Y Foundations of Medicine as Applied to Dental Anaesthesia

    • DEN1076H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult I

    • DEN1078H General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult I

    • DEN1084H Experiences in Clinical Teaching I

    • DEN1087Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1052H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Pediatric

    • DEN1071H Medical Anaesthesia Seminars I

    • DEN1083Y Experiences in Clinical Medicine

    • DEN1085H Experiences in Clinical Teaching II

    • DEN1088Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1072H Medical Anaesthesia Seminars II

    • DEN1075Y General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Pediatric

    • DEN1077H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult II

    • DEN1079H General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult II

    • DEN1086H Experiences in Clinical Teaching III

    • DEN1089Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1 and 2:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Dental Public Health, complete 7.0 required FCEs as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences

    • DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry

    • DEN1006Y Seminars in Dental Public Health

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1051Y Oral Epidemiology

    • DEN1063Y Practicum in Dental Public Health

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1064H Management Principles in Canadian Dental Health Organizations

    • 0.5 FCE chosen in the area of health policy or health economics based on the student’s clinical or research interests

    • 0.5 FCE chosen in the area of public health based on the student’s clinical or research interests

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree, with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

• Dental hygienist applicants must have a baccalaureate dental hygiene degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in their final year of study.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1 and 2:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Dental Public Health, complete 7.0 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences

    • DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry

    • DEN1006Y Seminars in Dental Public Health

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1051Y Oral Epidemiology

    • DEN1063Y Practicum in Dental Public Health

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1064H Management Principles in Canadian Dental Health Organizations

    • 0.5 FCE chosen in the area of health policy or health economics based on the student’s clinical or research interests

    • 0.5 FCE chosen in the area of public health based on the student’s clinical or research interests

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Endodontics, complete 18.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN5005H Introduction to Graduate Endodontics

    • DEN5011Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation I

    • DEN5021Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature I

    • DEN5031Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar I

    • DEN5091Y Endodontic Clinic

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1022H Investigating Pathogenic Biofilms

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN5004Y Single Tooth Replacements with Implant-Supported Prosthesis

    • DEN5012Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation II

    • DEN5022Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature 2

    • DEN5032Y Endodontics Current Literature 2

    • DEN5092Y Endodontic Clinic 2

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN5004Y Single Tooth Replacements with Implant-Supported Prosthesis

    • DEN5013Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation III

    • DEN5033Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 3

    • DEN5093Y Endodontic Clinic 3

    • Oral defence of the thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Endodontics, complete 18.0 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN5005H Introduction to Graduate Endodontics

    • DEN5011Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation I

    • DEN5021Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature I

    • DEN5031Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 1

    • DEN5091Y Endodontic Clinic 1

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1022H Investigating Pathogenic Biofilms

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN5004Y Single Tooth Replacements with Implant-Supported Prosthesis

    • DEN5012Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation II

    • DEN5022Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature 2

    • DEN5032Y Graduate Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 2

    • DEN5092Y Endodontic Clinic 2

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

  • Year 3:

    • DEN5004Y Single Tooth Replacements with Implant-Supported Prosthesis

    • DEN5013Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation III

    • DEN5033Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 3

    • DEN5093Y Endodontic Clinic III

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, complete 6.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, complete 6.5 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 4:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine, complete 11.5 FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I

    • DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II

    • DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN1113Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology III

    • DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III

    • DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 13 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 5 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 4:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine, complete 11.5 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I

    • DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II

    • DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

  • Year 4:

    • DEN1113Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology III

    • DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III

    • DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 13 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 5 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, complete 8.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN1094Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • Begin thesis research

    • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1095Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology modules taken through the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1096Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, complete 8.5 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN1094Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1095Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology modules taken through the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1096Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1, 3, and 4:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, complete 21.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN3006H Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Begin thesis research

    • Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 13 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 5 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1, 3, and 4:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, complete 21.0 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN3006H Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • ​​​​​DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

  • Year 4:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 13 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 5 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1, 3, and 4:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, complete 18.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN3006H Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

    • DEN3007Y Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Begin thesis research

    • Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN3008Y Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • DEN3011Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease I

    • DEN3012Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

    • DEN3013Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

    • DEN3021Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease II

    • DEN3022Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

    • DEN3023Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 13 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 5 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1, 3, and 4:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, complete 18.0 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN3006H Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

    • DEN3007Y Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN3008Y Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2​​​​​

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • DEN3011Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease I

    • DEN3012Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

    • DEN3013Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

  • Year 4:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

    • DEN3021Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease II

    • DEN3022Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

    • DEN3023Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 13 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 5 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral Medicine, complete a total of 7.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III

    • DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral Medicine, complete a total of 7.5 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III

    • DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, complete 14.75 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN2001Y Orthodontics 1: Advanced Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

    • DEN2006Y Facial Growth and Facial Analysis

    • DEN2010H Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic and Orthopedic Forces

    • DEN2041H Interceptive Orthodontics Diagnosis and Etiology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN2002Y Orthodontics 2: Biomechanics, Orthodontic Technique, and Practice Administration

    • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

    • DEN2009H Classic Theories of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN2011Y Craniofacial Morphology and Development

    • DEN2012H Molecular Basis of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN2042H Interceptive Orthodontics Seminars on Interceptive and Early Treatment

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN2003Y Orthodontics 3: Orthodontic Technique and Clinical Practice

    • DEN2043H Interceptive Orthodontics Management and Technique

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, complete 14.75 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN2001Y Orthodontics 1: Advanced Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

    • DEN2006Y Facial Growth and Facial Analysis

    • DEN2010H Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic and Orthopedic Forces

    • DEN2041H Interceptive Orthodontics Diagnosis and Etiology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN2002Y Orthodontics 2: Biomechanics, Orthodontic Technique, and Practice Administration

    • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

    • DEN2009H Classic Theories of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN2011Y Craniofacial Morphology and Development

    • DEN2012H Molecular Basis of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN2042H Interceptive Orthodontics Seminars on Interceptive and Early Treatment

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

  • Year 3:

    • DEN2003Y Orthodontics 3: Orthodontic Technique and Clinical Practice

    • DEN2043H Interceptive Orthodontics Management and Technique

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry, complete 22.75 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

    • DEN2012H Molecular Basis of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN4003H Craniofacial Growth and Development in Utero to Adolescence

    • DEN4004H Pediatric Dentistry 4: Child Behaviour Management

    • DEN4006Y Pediatric Dentistry 6: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as Applied to Pediatric Dentistry

    • DEN4007H Pulp Therapy and Trauma

    • DEN4009Y Pediatrics

    • DEN4010Y Care of Patients With Special Health Care Needs

    • DEN4011Y Conscious Sedation and Anaesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

    • DEN4012Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I

    • DEN4101Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory I

    • DEN4201Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review I

    • DEN4801Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN4013Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II

    • DEN4102Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory II

    • DEN4202Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review II

    • DEN4802Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN4014Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry III

    • DEN4103Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory III

    • DEN4203Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review III

    • DEN4803Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry III

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry, complete 22.75 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

    • DEN2012H Molecular Basis of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN4003H Craniofacial Growth and Development in Utero to Adolescence

    • DEN4004H Pediatric Dentistry 4: Child Behaviour Management

    • DEN4006Y Pediatric Dentistry 6: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as Applied to Pediatric Dentistry

    • DEN4007H Pulp Therapy and Trauma

    • DEN4009Y Pediatrics

    • DEN4010Y Care of Patients With Special Health Care Needs

    • DEN4011Y Conscious Sedation and Anaesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

    • DEN4012Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I

    • DEN4101Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory I

    • DEN4201Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review I

    • DEN4801Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN4013Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II

    • DEN4102Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory II

    • DEN4202Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review II

    • DEN4802Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

  • Year 3:

    • DEN4014Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry III

    • DEN4103Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory III

    • DEN4203Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review III

    • DEN4803Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry III

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Periodontics, complete 18.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1033Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics I

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN6061Y Literature Review in Periodontics

    • DEN6091Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics I

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1022H Investigating Pathogenic Biofilms

    • DEN1034Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics II

    • DEN1091Y Parenteral Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN6062Y Literature Review in Periodontics II

    • DEN6071Y Clinical Case Presentation I

    • DEN6081Y Biomaterials and Implant/Reconstructive Dentistry I

    • DEN6092Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1035Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics III

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN6072Y Clinical Case Presentation II

    • DEN6082Y Biomaterials and Implant/Reconstructive Dentistry II

    • DEN6093Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Periodontics, complete 18.0 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1007H Oral Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1033Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics I

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN6061Y Literature Review in Periodontics I

    • DEN6091Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics I

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1022H Investigating Pathogenic Biofilms

    • DEN1034Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics II

    • DEN1091Y Parenteral Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN6062Y Literature Review in Periodontics II

    • DEN6071Y Clinical Case Presentation I

    • DEN6081Y Biomaterials and Implant/Reconstructive Dentistry I

    • DEN6092Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1035Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics III

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN6072Y Clinical Case Presentation II

    • DEN6082Y Biomaterials and Implant/Reconstructive Dentistry II

    • DEN6093Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Prosthodontics, complete 20.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1007H Oral Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN1042Y Restorative Dentistry and Laboratory Procedures

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN7011Y Prosthodontic Treatment Planning

    • DEN7031Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars I

    • DEN7041Y Prosthodontic Current Literature I

    • DEN7051Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery I

    • DEN7061Y Clinical Prosthodontics I

    • Begin thesis research

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Sciences

    • DEN7012Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations I

    • DEN7032Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars II

    • DEN7042Y Prosthodontic Current Literature II

    • DEN7052Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery II

    • DEN7062Y Clinical Prosthodontics II

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 3:

    • DEN7013Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations II

    • DEN7033Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars III

    • DEN7043Y Prosthodontic Current Literature III

    • DEN7063Y Clinical Prosthodontics III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Oral defence of the written thesis.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Prosthodontics, complete a total of 20.0 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1007H Oral Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN1042Y Restorative Dentistry and Laboratory Procedures

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN7011Y Prosthodontic Treatment Planning

    • DEN7031Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars I

    • DEN7041Y Prosthodontic Current Literature I

    • DEN7051Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery I

    • DEN7061Y Clinical Prosthodontics I

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Sciences

    • DEN7012Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations I

    • DEN7032Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars II

    • DEN7042Y Prosthodontic Current Literature II

    • DEN7052Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery II

    • DEN7062Y Clinical Prosthodontics II

  • Year 3:

    • DEN7013Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations II

    • DEN7033Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars III

    • DEN7043Y Prosthodontic Current Literature III

    • DEN7063Y Clinical Prosthodontics III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to a PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university. Students may also be admitted with an appropriate master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the intended field of doctoral study.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake customized programs, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students’ coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 required full-course equivalents (FCEs), 2.0 elective FCEs, and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Years 1 to 4:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars

  • Year 2:

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

    • Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)

  • Year 3:

    • Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)

  • Year 4:

    • Complete any outstanding coursework

    • Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)

  • Year 5: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must meet a minimum residency requirement of one year, though it is the Faculty of Dentistry's expectation that students will normally remain on campus for four years.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students may be considered for transfer to the PhD program. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake customized programs, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), 2.0 elective FCEs, and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Years 1 to 4:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars

  • Year 2:

    • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)

  • Year 4:

    • Complete any outstanding coursework

    • Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)

  • Year 5: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must meet a minimum residency requirement of one year, though it is the Faculty of Dentistry's expectation that students will normally remain on campus for four years.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia, complete 15.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1055H Basic Principles of Anaesthesia

    • DEN1056Y Basic Concepts in Clinical Medicine

    • DEN1073Y Dental Anaesthesia Graduate Seminars

    • DEN1074Y Foundations of Medicine as Applied to Dental Anaesthesia

    • DEN1076H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult I

    • DEN1078H General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult I

    • DEN1084H Experiences in Clinical Teaching I

    • DEN1087Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1052H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Pediatric

    • DEN1071H Medical Anaesthesia Seminars I

    • DEN1083Y Experiences in Clinical Medicine

    • DEN1085H Experiences in Clinical Teaching II

    • DEN1088Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1072H Medical Anaesthesia Seminars II

    • DEN1075Y General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Pediatric

    • DEN1077H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult II

    • DEN1079H General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult II

    • DEN1086H Experiences in Clinical Teaching III

    • DEN1089Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the PhD in Dentistry in the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students’ coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia, complete 15.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1055H Basic Principles of Anaesthesia

    • DEN1056Y Basic Concepts in Clinical Medicine

    • DEN1073Y Dental Anaesthesia Graduate Seminars

    • DEN1074Y Foundations of Medicine as Applied to Dental Anaesthesia

    • DEN1076H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult I

    • DEN1078H General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult I

    • DEN1084H Experiences in Clinical Teaching I

    • DEN1087Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1052H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Pediatric

    • DEN1071H Medical Anaesthesia Seminars I

    • DEN1083Y Experiences in Clinical Medicine

    • DEN1085H Experiences in Clinical Teaching II

    • DEN1088Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1072H Medical Anaesthesia Seminars II

    • DEN1075Y General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Pediatric

    • DEN1077H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult II

    • DEN1079H General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult II

    • DEN1086H Experiences in Clinical Teaching III

    • DEN1089Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student’s coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1 and 2:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Dental Public Health, complete 7.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences

    • DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry

    • DEN1006Y Seminars in Dental Public Health

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1051Y Oral Epidemiology

    • DEN1063Y Practicum in Dental Public Health

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1064H Management Principles in Canadian Dental Health Organizations

    • 0.5 FCE chosen in the area of health policy or health economics based on the student's clinical or research interests

    • 0.5 FCE chosen in the area of public health based on the student's clinical or research interests

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 to 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Years 3 and 4:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 5: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Dental Public Health. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student’s coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1 and 2:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Dental Public Health, complete 7.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences

    • DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry

    • DEN1006Y Seminars in Dental Public Health

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1051Y Oral Epidemiology

    • DEN1063Y Practicum in Dental Public Health

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1064H Management Principles in Canadian Dental Health Organizations

    • 0.5 FCE chosen in the area of health policy or health economics based on the student's clinical or research interests

    • 0.5 FCE chosen in the area of public health based on the student’s clinical or research interests

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Years 3 and 4:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 5: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Endodontics, complete 18.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN5005H Introduction to Graduate Endodontics

    • DEN5011Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation I

    • DEN5021Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature 1

    • DEN5031Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 1

    • DEN5091Y Endodontic Clinic 1

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1022H Investigating Pathogenic Biofilms

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN5004Y Single Tooth Replacement with Implant Supported Prosthesis

    • DEN5012Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation II

    • DEN5022Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature 2

    • DEN5032Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 2

    • DEN5092Y Endodontic Clinic 2

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Years 3 to 5:

    • DEN5004Y Single Tooth Replacement with Implant Supported Prosthesis

    • DEN5013Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation III

    • DEN5033Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 3

    • DEN5093Y Endodontic Clinic 3

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Endodontics. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Endodontics, complete 18.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN5005H Introduction to Graduate Endodontics

    • DEN5011Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation I

    • DEN5021Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature 1

    • DEN5031Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 1

    • DEN5091Y Endodontic Clinic 1

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1022H Investigating Pathogenic Biofilms

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN5004Y Single Tooth Replacement with Implant Supported Prosthesis

    • DEN5012Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation II

    • DEN5022Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature 2

    • DEN5032Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 2

    • DEN5092Y Endodontic Clinic 2

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Years 3 to 5:

    • DEN5004Y Single Tooth Replacement with Implant Supported Prosthesis

    • DEN5013Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation III

    • DEN5033Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 3

    • DEN5093Y Endodontic Clinic 3

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, complete 6.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students, who are in the thesis option of the MSc program, may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, complete 6.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 4:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine, complete 11.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I

    • DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination within 12 to 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II

    • DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN1113Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology III

    • DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III

    • DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 5 and 6:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 7: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 7 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 9 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Endodontics. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 4:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine, complete 11.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable).

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I

    • DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination within 12 to 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II

    • DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN1113Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology III

    • DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III

    • DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 5 and 6:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 7: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 7 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 9 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, complete 8.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN1094Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1095Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology modules taken through the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination within 12 to 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1096Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students' coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, complete 8.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN1094Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1095Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology modules taken through the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination within 12 to 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1096Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology III

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1, 3, and 4:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, complete 21.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN3006H Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 5 and 6:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 7: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 7 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 9 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students' coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1, 3, and 4:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, complete 21.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN3006H Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable).

  • Year 2:

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease (1.0 FCE)

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

    • DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease

    • DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 5 and 6:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 7: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 7 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 9 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1, 3, and 4:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, complete 18.0 required FCEs and 1.5 elective FCEs as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN3006H Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

    • DEN3007Y Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN3008Y Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • DEN3011Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease I

    • DEN3012Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

    • DEN3013Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

    • DEN3021Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease II

    • DEN3022Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

    • DEN3023Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 5 and 6:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 7: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 7 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 9 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students' coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1, 3, and 4:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, complete 18.0 required FCEs and 1.5 elective FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • DEN3006H Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

    • DEN3007Y Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable).

  • Year 2:

    • DEN3008Y Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • DEN3011Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease I

    • DEN3012Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

    • DEN3013Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 4:

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

    • DEN3021Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease II

    • DEN3022Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

    • DEN3023Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 5 and 6:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 7: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 7 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 9 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral Medicine, complete 7.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III

    • DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral Medicine. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students' coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 1 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Oral Medicine, complete 7.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III (1.0 FCE)

    • DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, complete 14.75 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN2001Y Orthodontics 1: Advanced Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

    • DEN2006Y Facial Growth and Facial Analysis

    • DEN2010H Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic and Orthopedic Forces

    • DEN2041H Interceptive Orthodontics Diagnosis and Etiology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN2002Y Orthodontics 2: Biomechanics, Orthodontic Technique, and Practice Administration

    • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

    • DEN2009H Classic Theories of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN2011Y Craniofacial Morphology and Development

    • DEN2012H Molecular Basis of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN2042H Interceptive Orthodontics Seminars on Interceptive and Early Treatment

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN2003Y Orthodontics 3: Orthodontic Technique and Clinical Practice

    • DEN2043H Interceptive Orthodontics Management and Technique

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or field-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, complete 14.75 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

    • DEN2001Y Orthodontics 1: Advanced Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

    • DEN2006Y Facial Growth and Facial Analysis

    • DEN2010H Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic and Orthopedic Forces

    • DEN2041H Interceptive Orthodontics Diagnosis and Etiology

    • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

    • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

    • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

    • DEN2002Y Orthodontics 2: Biomechanics, Orthodontic Technique, and Practice Administration

    • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

    • DEN2009H Classic Theories of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN2011Y Craniofacial Morphology and Development

    • DEN2012H Molecular Basis of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN2042H Interceptive Orthodontics Seminars on Interceptive and Early Treatment

    • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN2003Y Orthodontics 3: Orthodontic Technique and Clinical Practice

    • DEN2043H Interceptive Orthodontics Management and Technique

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or field-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry, complete 22.75 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

    • DEN2012H Molecular Basis of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN4003H Craniofacial Growth and Development in Utero to Adolescence

    • DEN4004H Pediatric Dentistry 4: Child Behaviour Management

    • DEN4006Y Pediatric Dentistry 6: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as Applied to Pediatric Dentistry

    • DEN4007H Pulp Therapy and Trauma

    • DEN4009Y Pediatrics

    • DEN4010Y Care of Patients With Special Health Care Needs

    • DEN4011Y Conscious Sedation and Anaesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

    • DEN4012Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I

    • DEN4101Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory I

    • DEN4201Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review I

    • DEN4801Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN4013Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II

    • DEN4102Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory II

    • DEN4202Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review II

    • DEN4802Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN4014Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry III

    • DEN4103Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory III

    • DEN4203Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review III

    • DEN4803Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry III

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or field-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program: Transfer

Transfer Requirements

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Completion Requirements

• Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students' coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1100H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

• In the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry, complete 22.75 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.
  
  Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology

    • DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry

    • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

    • DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics

    • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

    • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

    • DEN2012H Molecular Basis of Craniofacial Growth

    • DEN4003H Craniofacial Growth and Development in Utero to Adolescence

    • DEN4004H Pediatric Dentistry 4: Child Behaviour Management

    • DEN4006Y Pediatric Dentistry 6: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as Applied to Pediatric Dentistry

    • DEN4007H Pulp Therapy and Trauma

    • DEN4009Y Pediatrics

    • DEN4010Y Care of Patients With Special Health Care Needs

    • DEN4011Y Conscious Sedation and Anaesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

    • DEN4012Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I

    • DEN4101Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory I

    • DEN4201Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review I

    • DEN4801Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry I

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Science

    • DEN4013Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II

    • DEN4102Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory II

    • DEN4202Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review II

    • DEN4802Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry II

    • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Continue with thesis research

    • Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

  • Year 3:

    • DEN4014Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry III

    • DEN4103Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory III

    • DEN4203Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review III

    • DEN4803Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry III

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Years 4 and 5:

    • 1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Complete any outstanding core or field-specific coursework

    • Continue with thesis research

  • Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.

• Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time