Compare Programs at Ostrow Online
Whether you’re choosing between a Master’s Degree or Certificate, you can view and compare our programs side-by-side below with important highlights and detailed course lists for each of our online dental programs.
Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
The OFPOM Master’s is a 3-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 37 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 18 Courses / 32.5 Units
- Program Director — Glenn T. CLark, DDS, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — DDS or equivalent
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Certificate in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
The OFPOM Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses available in the fall and spring trimesters.
- Program Length — 12.5 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
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Master of Science in Pain Medicine and Pain Science
The PMED Master’s is a 3-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length* — 36 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 29 Courses / 36 Units
- Program Director — Steven H. Richeimer, MD
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — Health Professionals, DDS, MS, BA/BS
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Certificates in Pain Medicine or Pain Science
The PMED and PSCI Certificates are 1-year programs, with courses in the fall and spring trimesters.
- Program Length* — 12.5 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 8 Courses / 12 Units
- Program Director — Steven H. Richeimer, MD
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring
- Prerequisites — Health Professionals, DDS, MS, BA/BS
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Master of Science in Geriatric Dentistry
The GDEN Master’s is a 3-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- 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
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Certificate in Geriatric Dentistry
The GDEN Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses available in the fall and spring trimesters.
- Program Length — 12.5 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 8 Courses / 12 Units
- Program Director — Roseann Mulligan, DDS, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — DDS, RDH or equivalent
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Master of Science in Community Oral Health
The COH Master’s is a 2-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 24 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 16 Courses / 30 Units
- Program Director — Mina Habibian, DMD, MSc, PhD
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — BA/BS
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Certificate in Community Oral Health
The COH Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses available in the fall and spring trimesters.
- Program Length — 12 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 6 Courses / 13 Units
- Program Director — Mina Habibian, DMD, MSc, PhD
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — BA/BS
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Certificate in Oral Pathology and Radiology
The OPR Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses available in the fall and spring trimesters.
- Program Length — 12 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 8 Courses / 12 Units
- Program Director — Parish Sedghizadeh, DDS, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Summer
- Prerequisites — DDS or equivalent
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Certificate in Community Oral Health
For clinicians, educators and administrators to learn a variety of issues while focused on the unique needs of community health dental programs.
The COH Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses available in the fall and spring trimesters.
- Program Length — 12 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 6 Courses / 13 Units
- Program Director — Mina Habibian, DMD, MSc, PhD
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — BA/BS
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