The Dentistry MSc, Periodontics specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Periodontics is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function, and aesthetics of these structures and tissues.
Students start the program in the Summer session. Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the MSc degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty.
Note: coursework-only students are ineligible to enrol in the PhD in Dentistry program at a later date.
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
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Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:
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In the specialty of Periodontics, complete 18.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H, 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:
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Year 2:
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Year 3:
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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) and a thesis as follows:
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In the specialty of Periodontics, complete 18.5 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H, 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:
-
Year 2:
-
Year 3:
-
- 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