M.S. ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM

Pursue advanced study and research in the scientific field of oral health with the Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences in the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. Students in this rigorous, 40-credit master’s program gain expertise in oral and craniofacial structures and their function in health and disease, as well as the application of modern biological principles and research techniques in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral and craniofacial diseases and anomalies.

Through the program, you will study the structure, development, and function of oral tissues; their interrelationships; and their connections to other organ systems. Students become advanced clinical scholars through the interdisciplinary structure of the curriculum, which focuses on multiple dental and biomedical science disciplines in oral health including anatomy, microbiology, neurophysiology of pain, oral microbiomes, pharmacology, physiology, and regenerative medicine, with a particular emphasis on how these areas relate to oral health and disease.

As the second-oldest dental school in the U.S., the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry upholds a legacy of innovation in dental education, research efforts, community service, and pioneering healthcare services. Founded in 1863, Kornberg remains a pillar in the dental community. We have more than 7,000 alumni currently redefining the field of oral health around the world.

Faculty at the Kornberg School of Dentistry are expert practitioners who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and shaping the next generation of dentists. Their expertise spans endodontics, general dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Under faculty mentorship, students participate in didactic curricula, rigorous clinical experience, and advanced research efforts in state-of-the-art labs and facilities to meet the demands of the rapidly changing practice of dentistry and provide humanistic care to patients.