Certificate in Orofacial Pain
If you are interested in the diagnosis, pathobiology and treatment of different oral diseases in the field of orofacial pain, including masticatory musculoskeletal pain, neurogenic orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders, headaches, orofacial motor disorders including orofacial dystonias and bruxism, as well as intraoral, intracranial, extracranial and systemic disorders that cause orofacial pain, consider applying to the Online Certificate in Orofacial Pain.
The OFPOM Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
Application Deadlines
Fall – July 15th
Spring – November 15th
Summer – April 15th
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. Do you live in the UK? Check out our program in collaboration with Trinity College.
Program Details
| Program Length* | 12 months (estimated) |
| Courses / Units | 8 Courses / 12.5 Units |
| Program Director | Glenn T. Clark, 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* | $2,244 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
Certificate Curriculum
The Certificate in Orofacial Pain is a 12.5 month program. Courses outlined by trimester are completed throughout the 12.5 month period.
Online Courses
Fall Trimester
Spring Trimester
Summer Trimester
In-Person Courses
Summer Trimester
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