Master of Science in
Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
If you are interested in TMD, headaches, neuropathies, Sleep Apnea, oral medicine, or intraoral pathology, consider applying to the Online Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine. For practicing dentists who want to learn more about a variety of issues focused on orofacial pain, medicine and sleep disorders.
The OFPOM Master’s is a 3-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), University Committee of Academic Review (UCAR), and the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. Our online dental education programs are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), as this accrediting body has not established accreditation standards for online dental education programs. These clinical programs are designed for practicing clinicians to develop clinical skills through online and hybrid learning, rather than onsite training. We do not provide stipends for this program.
Program Details
| 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) |
| 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 words words words |
| 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 Program Curriculum
Online Courses
Fall Trimester
Spring Trimester
Summer Trimester
In-Person Courses
Summer Trimester
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