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Twin Cities Campus
Advanced Dental Therapy Postbaccalaureate CertificateDent Primary Care Admin
School of Dentistry
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
University of MN, School of Dentistry
515 Delaware St SE
9-436 Moos Health Sci
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-626-5138
Email:
heit0058@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Advanced Dental Therapy certificate is designed for dental therapists who have completed a baccalaureate or master degree in dental therapy from the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry between the years 2011 and 2014. It focuses on acquiring the knowledge and skills mandated by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry to become eligible for advanced dental therapy certification.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Bachelor Degree of Dental Therapy from the University of Minnesota.
Master Degree of Dental Therapy from the University of Minnesota.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Dental Therapy degree or Master of Dental Therapy degree at the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry between 2011 thru 2014. Holds current credentials of Licensed Dental Therapist in the state of Minnesota.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 and to achieve no less than a C grade in each course. Students must enroll in the Advance Dental Therapy Post-baccalaureate Certificate within five years following the completion of their dental therapy degree and must complete the course and clinic requirements within five years of enrollment.
Required Clinical Coursework (10 Credits)
Take the following for at least 10 credits:
DT 6340 - Advanced Dental Therapy Prep Clinic
(10.0 cr)
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Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 10.0 [max 10.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |