The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) has launched a hybrid master's program: Master of Advanced Dental Studies.
The program includes online courses and a six-week on-campus clinical rotation in specialties of the students' choice. The following specialties are offered:
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Oral medicine
- Pediatric dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
Students will have access to in-depth seminars and lectures, be exposed to the latest technology, and be assigned a mentor within their specialty. The goal is to give clinicians the opportunity to pursue professional enrichment with the flexibility to continue training or practicing dentistry, according to Dr. Esra Sahingur, PhD, program director.
The program plans to welcome its first students in July.
