Program Information
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Master's degree program in
Preventive Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry. Students
accepted for this program work towards fulfilling requirements for the Master of
Science in Dentistry (M.S.D.) degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry
or the Master of Science (M.S.) degree from the Graduate School at Indiana
University. Individuals who have a dental degree may elect
either degree program. Those who do not have a dental degree would be
enrolled in the Master of Science program in the Indiana University Graduate
School.
The program stresses the basic concepts and techniques of preventive
dentistry focusing on dental caries and their application to patients
within a total patient care concept. Learning the skills to conduct clinical and
laboratory research in the field is emphasized, and a thesis based on an
original research project is required. The research leading to the thesis is one
of the most substantial parts of the student's program.
Two areas of concentration are required in the program: the major, which is
preventive dentistry, and an approved minor that can be in operative dentistry
(only for MSD),
life sciences, microbiology or public health. Elective course work can be
selected from a large number of available graduate level courses offered by
Indiana University at its Indianapolis campus. Thus, there is considerable
flexibility in the curriculum permitting a program appropriate to the student's
educational objectives and background.
The program takes a minimum of 24 months to complete.
The School of Dentistry has excellent faculty, staff and facilities for their
didactic and clinical teaching programs. The Oral Health Research
Institute has several well-equipped laboratories and animal facilities for
in-vitro and animal research studies. There is also an outstanding clinical
research program in which thousands of patient examinations are conducted each
year.
Application Deadline: November 1
Application Requirements: All application materials should be sent
directly to:
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Office of Graduate Education
1121 W Michigan Street, Room 104A
Indianapolis, IN 46202
US applicants must submit:
- IUSD application and required $50 application fee
- School Certification of
Disciplinary History Form
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate colleges/universities attended
- Official dental transcript
- Dental overall GPA and ranking
- National Board Examination, Part I & II (dental students: part 1)
- Official GRE scores (required for applicants applying to the MS program)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- If you are applying for the MS degree from the IU Graduate School, you also need
to fill out an online
graduate application. You will be required to pay the $50 application fee
during this application process.
Please refer to the US application handout for
detailed application information.
International applicants must submit:
Please refer to the international application
handout for detailed application information.
A personal interview is strongly recommended. Applicants who are
interested in arranging a time for an interview should contact my office.
You are commended for your desire to further your education in this
field. Be assured that I will do my best to help you reach your
goals. Should you have further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Carlos Gonzalez-Cabezas, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Director, Preventive Dentistry M.S.D. and M.S. Programs
Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry
415 Lansing Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Telephone: (317) 274-8822
Fax: (317) 274-5425is, IN 46202
Telephone: (317) 274-8822
Fax: (317) 274-5425