Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD) in Applied Biomechanics with Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Prosthodontics at Boston University

A combined programme for dental professionals seeking advanced clinical training alongside intensive research-based doctoral education. It covers biomechanics of biomaterials and biological structures, with emphasis on dental restorations, implant biomechanics and craniofacial engineering.

Faculty: Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine  |  Department: Applied Biomechanics  |  Duration: 60-month combined programme; minimum 60 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

DScD study includes research methodologies, computational biomechanics and dental material sciences, together with CAGS clinical prosthodontics topics (dentures, fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, temporomandibular disorders, maxillofacial prosthodontics) and joint and literature review seminars.

Career pathways

Academia, industry or public health services; graduates are prepared for American Board of Prosthodontics certification and for leadership in prosthetic dentistry, dental biomaterials and biomechanics research.

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