Temple (Kornberg School of Dentistry)

The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University

Temple University

DMDprivate state_relatedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
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School Information

Degree TypeDMD
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Typeprivate state_related
Campus Settingurban
Year Established1863
Program Length43 months
Term Typesemester
Entering Class Size~135 students
Campus HousingNot Available

Mission Statement

The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry promotes health and wellness through the comprehensive education of diverse general and specialty dentists utilizing interprofessional collaboration: providing compassionate, comprehensive, patient-centered, evidence-based and outcome-driven oral health care; engaging in research and scholarly activities: and serving the community.

Combined Degree Programs

  • Fox MBA + DMD

    Offered in partnership with the Fox School of Business, allowing students to earn an MBA concurrently with their DMD.

  • 3+4 Accelerated BA/BS + DMD

    An accelerated program with the College of Science and Technology allowing students to complete their undergraduate degree and DMD in seven years.

  • OMFS Certificate / MD

    The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program includes a medical degree component.

  • Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences (MS OHS) + Certificate

    Postdoctoral specialty programs (Endodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics) are combined with an MS in Oral Health Sciences.

International Student Programs

Traditional Pre-doctoral (IDG)No
Advanced Standing (IDG)Yes

Other Paths:

  • Three-Year Advanced Standing IDP - Offers vacated seats in the second year of the predoctoral program to qualified foreign-trained dentists.
  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) for International Dentists - A one-year tuition-based program with an optional second year and the ability to earn an MS in Oral Health Sciences.
  • Continuing Dental Education for International Dentists - An 11-month program designed for international dentists to update their knowledge of evidence-based care and U.S. practice models.
  • Endodontic Preceptorship - A 12-month program for foreign and domestic-trained dentists to experience didactic and clinical training in endodontics.