Master of Science

in Geriatric Dentistry

This program is suitable for dentists interested in learning more in-depth knowledge about the unique needs of older adult patients. The program will have a combined focus on the common medical, physical, psychological, and social factors influencing the patient; and, in developing subsequent treatment plan priorities. Thorough discussions and recommended treatments for oral lesions and orofacial pain conditions more likely to be seen in older adult cohorts are covered.

The GDEN Master’s is a 3-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.

Application Deadlines

Fall – July 15th
Spring – November 15th
Summer – April 15th

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Accreditations

We are accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the University Committee of Academic Review (UCAR). We are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). We do not provide stipends nor is this a clinical training program.

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Program Details

Program Length*	37 months (estimated)
Courses / Units	17 Courses / 30.5 Units
Program Director	Roseann Mulligan, DDS, MS
Rolling Admission	Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites	DDS (or equivalent)
Student Type	US / International Dentists
Program Type	Part-Time
Delivery Format	90% online learning, 10% educational activities
Typical Week	2-3 streaming video lectures, 1 live video conference, online quizzes
Employment Impact	Able to work full-time with courses
In-Person Bootcamp	Summer only, 1 week
Capstone Project	Prepare and present research paper with systematic review on a related topic
Estimated Tuition**	$2354 per unit

*Following the approved program of study. Actual completion times vary depending on the length of time required to complete all of the program courses.
**Tuition adjusted annually

Master Curriculum

The Geriatric Dentistry Master’s is a 3-year program. Courses outlined by trimester are completed throughout the 3-year period.

Online Courses

Fall Trimester

Spring Trimester

GDEN 722	2 units	Mehdi Mohammadi DDS, MPH, MS	Internal Medicine and Systemic Disease for Dental Residents Lectures and seminars on systemic diseases and their effects on the oral health of the patient and oral adverse events of medications and diverse therapeutic approaches.
OPR 701	1 unit	Elham Radan, DDS, MSc	Bone Pathology and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Lectures and seminars on the role of conventional dental imaging in the diagnosis of head and neck pathology along with the basics of various medical radiographic modalities such as MRI, PET-Scan, and CT.
OFPM 726	2 units	Anette Vistoso Monreal DDS, MS, DABOP	Immunology and Immunosuppression for Dental Residents Lectures and seminars on immunology and immunosuppression for oral and maxillofacial diseases.
OFPM 709	1 unit	Mariela Padilla, DDS, M.Ed	Headache for Dental Residents Lectures and seminars on the diagnosis, prevention and management of (including pathophysiologic mechanisms) of episodic and chronic headache disorders.
OFPM 705	2 units	Glenn T. Clark, DDS, MS	Neurogenic Based Oral and Facial Pains for Dental Residents Lectures and seminars on the diagnostic and therapeutic approached for chronic neurogenic based pain disorders that occur in the orofacial region.
OFPM 725	2 units	Roseann Mulligan, DDS, MS	Epidemiology, Nutrition and Aging for Dental Residents Lecture and seminars on the epidemiology of oral disease and nutritional topics as related to the aging patient.
GDEN 731 (a,b,c)	0.5 units	Roseann Mulligan, DDS, MS	Case Portfolio Preparation for GDEN Students Weekly sessions of geriatric clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by faculty
GDEN 715	2 units	Lisa Hou, DDS, MS	Geriatric Dentistry Issues Each session of the course will involve the study of a particular topic in Geriatric Dentistry, including prevention, diagnosis, dental restorative materials and treatment, as well as practice management and dental care delivery models.
GDEN 712 (a,b,c,d)	0.5 units	Roseann Mulligan, DDS, MS, Reyes Enciso, PhD	Capstone Research Project for GDEN Students This is a four trimester course where residents conduct and write up a report on their selected topic (usually a systematic review) and defend it in front of the faculty review committee.

Summer Trimester

In-Person Courses

Spring Trimester

Summer Trimester

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