Periodontology

Apply to the Graduate Periodontology Program

If you are applying to the Indiana University School of Dentistry’s Master of Science in Dentistry degree program and are planning to major in periodontology, you must meet the admission requirements and follow the application process outlined on this page.

The Graduate Periodontology Program participates in the American Dental Education Association Postdoctoral Application Support Service (ADEA PASS), a standardized application service, and the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (the Match), which provides a way for applicants to get positions in programs of their choice and for programs to get applicants of their choice.

The application deadline is August 1 each year.

Contact us

Program director: Dr. Monica Gibson

Office of Graduate Education
1121 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone: 317-274-8408
Email: dsgrad@iu.edu

Admission requirements

To be eligible to apply to the program, you must:

Hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school. Graduates of international dental schools who have an equivalent educational background and standing also are eligible to apply.
Have a cumulative dental school GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If English is not your native language, you must earn a minimum score of 79 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT or 6.5 on the Cambridge International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
NBDE parts I and II or INBDE required for all applicants.
ADAT scores are not required, but they will be reviewed if you submit them.
Email a 2" x 2" headshot to the Office of Graduate Education at dsgrad@iu.edu.

Clinical and/or research experience will strengthen your application.

Application process

Step 1: Start your ADEA PASS application

Visit the ADEA PASS portal to create an account and begin your application.

Start your application

Step 2: Submit required application materials to ADEA PASS

Submit the materials listed here through the ADEA PASS application.

A CV is a type of resume, most often used in academia, that provides a summary of personal accomplishments, goals, professional achievements, employment history, research completed, and any research publications.

You will upload your CV to the ADEA PASS application.

Guidelines for writing and submitting your personal statement can be found in the ADEA PASS application.

The institutional evaluation form (IEF), also known as the dean’s letter, must be completed by the dean’s office of your dental school. It includes your cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable), an evaluation of ethical behavior, and overall mandatory comments.

You will send a request through the ADEA PASS application for your dental school to complete the IEF. Your dental school will submit the IEF to PASS electronically.

The personal evaluation form (PEF) is a letter of recommendation that includes an evaluation of personal traits and overall mandatory comments.

In the ADEA PASS application, you will provide the names and email addresses of three people who will complete PEFs for you. They will submit the PEFs to PASS electronically.

An original copy of your official transcript must be sent directly from your dental school to ADEA PASS. When you complete the “dental schools attended” section in the ADEA PASS application, you will be able to generate a transcript request form to send to your dental school.

If the original documents are not in English, a verified translation must be sent with your official transcripts in your native language.

If you’re an international applicant, you must have Educational Credential Evaluators review your official transcripts and provide a course-by-course report to ADEA PASS.

Your NBDE parts I and II or Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) scores should be submitted directly to PASS. Requests for the NBDE Part I and Part II and INBDE are processed through the American Dental Association's Department of Testing Services. Check the box for ADEA PASS on the Result Receipt Selection Page.

Endodontics applicants

NBDE Parts I and II or INBDE required for all applicants.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery applicants
• Part I is required for fourth-year dental students.
• Parts I and II are required for dentists.
• Or INBDE required

Orthodontics applicants
• Part I is required for domestic fourth-year dental students.
• Parts I and II are required for domestic dentists.
• Or INBDE required.
• NBDE or INBDE scores are not required for international applicants.

Pediatric Dentistry applicants
• Part I is required for fourth-year dental students.
• Parts I and II are required for dentists.
• Or INBDE required

Periodontics applicants
• Part I is required for fourth-year dental students.
• Parts I and II are required for dentists.
• Or INBDE required.

Prosthodontics applicants
• Part I is required for domestic fourth-year dental students.
• Parts I and II are required for domestic dentists.
• Or INBDE required.
• NBDE scores or INBDE scores are not required for international applicants.

Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT) scores are not required for admission, but they will be reviewed if you submit them.

Step 3: Register for the Match

Applicants for postdoctoral programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology, and prosthodontics at the School of Dentistry are required to participate in the Match.

You will be able to register for the Match through the ADEA PASS application portal when you fill out your application. After you’ve completed the registration process, you will receive a Match applicant code that automatically will be provided to any programs to which you apply through ADEA PASS.

You should register for the Match before submitting your application to ensure that you are able to include your applicant code with your application.

Learn about the Match

Step 4: Submit supplemental materials to the School of Dentistry

All applicants

All applicants must submit the supplemental materials listed here to the School of Dentistry. Read all the instructions carefully to ensure that you submit your materials correctly.

Follow these steps to have your dental school submit your certification of disciplinary history to the School of Dentistry:

Download the certification of disciplinary history form.
Fill out the candidate section.
Send it to your dental school. A school official must complete the form and email the completed form to dsgrad@iu.edu.

Email a 2" x 2" headshot to the Office of Graduate Education at dsgrad@iu.edu.

International applicants

International applicants are required to submit additional supplemental materials. You are considered an international applicant if either of these statements apply to you:

You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or political asylee whose secondary education was outside of the U.S.
You are not a U.S. citizen.

If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate English proficiency to be admitted to the M.S.D. program. You must earn a minimum score of 79 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT or a minimum score of 6.5 on the Cambridge International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Scores must be fewer than two years old.

To submit your scores, have the testing agency send an official score report to IU Indianapolis. The institution code for IU Indianapolis is 1325 (no department code).

If you’re admitted to the program, you will need to provide financial support information to the IU Indianapolis Office of International Affairs.

After you’ve submitted your application

You will be notified when the School of Dentistry receives your application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. It’s up to you to verify that your application is complete.

After applications are reviewed, selected applicants are invited to the school for interviews. Following the interview process, applicants who are admitted to the program receive acceptance letters and contracts.

Periodontology

Apply to the Graduate Periodontology Program

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Admission requirements

Application process

Step 1: Start your ADEA PASS application

Step 2: Submit required application materials to ADEA PASS

CV

Personal statement

Institutional evaluation form

Personal evaluation forms

Official transcripts

ECE credential evaluation (international applicants only)

Official NBDE scores

ADAT scores (optional)

Step 3: Register for the Match

Step 4: Submit supplemental materials to the School of Dentistry

All applicants

Certification of disciplinary history

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International applicants

Submit your TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable)

Provide financial support information (after admission)

After you’ve submitted your application

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