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52 PhD programmes in Dentistry in North America

Dental Surgery
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Dental Surgery programme offers you the opportunity to learn and practice in our state-of-the-art clinic and lab facilities. After successfully completing your degree, you’ll graduate with the skills you need to pursue a career in dentistry – whether you want to work as an associate, buy your own dental practice, or go on to graduate studies in dentistry.
Dentistry
Dentistry from University of California, San Francisco provides a unique balance of clinical excellence, research opportunity and community service as part of one of the leading health science centers in the nation.
Dental Surgery
The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is the only dental school in the United States where you can complete a four-year academic curriculum in just three calendar years. Learn more with the Dental Surgery program from University of the Pacific.
Endodontics
The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry offers a three-year postdoctoral program leading to a certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science degree.
Dental Medicine
If you thrive in a hands-on learning environment, have a passion for dental health, and want to make a difference in patients’ lives, look no further than a Doctor in Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine.
Dentistry
The Dentistry program leading to the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at Texas A&M University is designed to develop broadly competent practitioners and encourages both clinical and basic science research in order to instill an appreciation of biomedical research and a spirit of inquiry in each student.
Oral Sciences
The College of Dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago also offers a program of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Sciences to train the next generation’s cadre of oral health scientists.
Dentistry
The New York University College of Dentistry is the third oldest and the largest dental school in the United States, educating nearly 10 percent of our nation's dentists.
Dental Medicine
Among the best dental schools in the country, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine seeks only the most qualified students for admission to its nationally recognized predoctoral and graduate academic programs.
Oral Biology
Prepare yourself to work in the field of dentistry at one of the most highly respected dental schools in North America. Hone your skills through hands on clinical experiences led by world-renowned instructors and researchers with this Oral Biology program at the University of Manitoba.
Prosthodontics
This combined Prosthodontics program option at University of British Columbia is a clinical specialty program that is offered in conjunction with a PhD in Craniofacial Science to applicants holding a DMD degree or its equivalent.
Dental Medicine - Clinical and Translational Science
If you are interested in conducting research and transferring clinical skills from "bench to the bedside," "study to practice," and "practice to policy," then you should consider the DMD/MS in Dental Medicine - Clinical and Translational Science joint degree program at University of Illinois at Chicago.
Oral and Craniofacial Sciences
The Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (DOCS) at the University of Pittsburgh offers basic, translational, and clinical study programs in oral biology, biomedical research and health that span spatial scales from the molecular and cellular levels to the whole organism level.
Program for Advanced Standing Students
The Program for Advanced Standing Students (PASS) at the University of Pennsylvania is designed for graduates of non-U.S. dental schools who want to practice dentistry in the United States.
Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine
The primary mission of the PhD Graduate Program in Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to prepare individuals for careers in research and education in academia or in industry, particularly in oral health related fields, and to provide these individuals with the expertise necessary to become leaders in the field of oral health research.
Dentistry (Research)
If you want to join a research environment striving for excellence which impacts oral health, dental education and clinical practice in Canada and globally, you are in the right place. This Dentistry (Research) program is offered at the University of Toronto.
Dentistry (Specialist Training)
You can become a specialist in areas such as endodontics or oral and maxillofacial surgery through our Dentistry (Specialist Training) PhD program at the University of Toronto.
Dentistry - Business
There is an ever-expanding need for practicing dentists to fully understand the business side of health care, whether in solo practice or corporate owned offices. We offer a Dentistry - Business degree at New York University.
Oral Science
At The University of Iowa, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Oral Science at The University of Iowa.
Dental Medicine
The primary function of the School of Dental Medicine (SDM) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is to provide world class oral health education while providing for the dental needs of Nevada residents.