Periodontics Periodontology

A program that focuses on the advanced study of the etiology and treatment of diseases of the gingivae (gum tissue) and supporting bone, nerve, and vascular structures. Includes instruction in periodontium pathology, diagnostic procedures and equipment, occulsion, nutritional aspects of periodontology, surgical treatments, and patient care and management.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 29 institutions across the United States, with a total of 357 degrees awarded annually.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

3

certificates awarded

Master's Degrees

34

degrees awarded

Doctoral Degrees

82

degrees awarded

Other Awards

238

awards given

Top Schools for Periodontics Periodontology

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Boston University
Boston, MA
30
2 Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
27
3 Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
24
4 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX
21
5 Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
15
6 University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
15
7 Tufts University
Medford, MA
15
8 University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
12
9 Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
12
10 University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
12
11 Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
12
12 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12
13 Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
12
14 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
12
15 University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
12
16 Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
9
17 University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
9
18 University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
9
19 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
9
20 Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
9
21 University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
9
22 University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
9
23 Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
9
24 University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK
9
25 Texas A & M University-College Station
College Station, TX
9
26 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
9
27 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
6
28 University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
6
29 University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
3