DScD in Periodontology

Administration

  • Serge Dibart, DDS, DMD
    Professor, Chair & Director, Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontics

The 36-month DScD in Periodontology program is designed for students who wish to pursue an academic or research-oriented career. During the first year, the students are assigned research mentors and work with them to design a curriculum that supports their research interests. Emphasis will be put on core clinical research and statistical concepts leading to proper research design. Didactic courses are chosen from SDM postdoctoral and other Boston University course offerings. The second year will continue with both didactic courses and clinical research, and the third year is dedicated to conducting and completing research. A successful defense of an original dissertation is required.

Curriculum

Year 1

  • SDM OB 763 Basic Processes in Oral Biology
  • SDM OB 830 Research Writing
  • SDM PE 800 Histology & Embryology of the Periodontium
  • SDM PE 991 Research: Periodontology
  • SDM PH 763 Bioethics and Law
  • SDM PH 803 Biostatistics
  • SDM PH 812 Oral Epidemiology

Year 2

  • SDM PE 992 Research: Periodontology
  • SDM PH 804 Advanced Topics in Statistical Analysis

Year 3

  • SDM PE 993 Research: Periodontology

CAGS in Periodontology/DScD in Periodontology

A limited number of candidates are accepted into a 60-month program that combines the requirements for a DScD in Periodontology with the requirements for a CAGS in Periodontology. The research project is conducted with research faculty in the Department of Periodontology. The certificate and degree are awarded upon completion of both clinical and research requirements.