# Advanced Graduate Education # Advanced Graduate Education Programs Harvard School of Dental Medicine's advanced graduate education programs offer premier postdoctoral training in dental specialties, preparing you to lead in clinical practice, research, and beyond. arrow\_forward Explore our academic departments [ arrow\_forward Apply to the AGE programs ](/age-admissions) [ arrow\_forward Download the AGE program brochure ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2025-01/hsdm_agebrochure2024.pdf) ![An instructor leans over a table, pointing to a student’s laptop screen while a small group of students work together in a bright classroom.](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_3__1540x1160/public/2026-01/0173_HSDM_Fall2025_173.JPG?h=31b6a31d&itok=tFM3f3WQ) ## expand\_more ## Advanced Graduate Education: Specialized training for future dental leaders Harvard School of Dental Medicine's (HSDM) advanced graduate education (AGE) programs offer outstanding postdoctoral opportunities in numerous dental specialties. Our program offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Medical Sciences degree (MMSc) or Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc) degree, and/or a certificate in a specialty field. HSDM graduates go on to become leaders in their specialties as well as in academia, research, public health, and global health. ## HSDM-based programs HSDM offers a range of advanced graduate and postdoctoral programs designed to train the next generation of leaders in dental specialties, research, and global health. With access to world-class research and mentorship, students thrive in a dynamic academic environment that integrates dentistry and medicine. ### Advanced Education in General Dentistry Rural Track expand\_more Get advanced training in treating underserved and vulnerable populations in rural area. This program aims to expand the pipeline of dental professionals in New Hampshire. Residents have the opportunity to rotate through healthcare locations throughout the state providing emergency and multidisciplinary comprehensive oral health care and directing health promotion and disease prevention activities. [Learn more about Advanced Education in General Dentistry Rural Track.](/advanced-graduate-programs/aegd-rural) ### Dental Education (MMSc, Online) expand\_more Become a leader in dental education who can drive change to meet advances in the field. This program will prepare you to collaborate with educators in and outside of the healthcare professions, become a mentor to students and faculty, create curriculum design, conduct research in education, and apply the concepts learned in this program to future teaching and learning in your field of interest. [Learn more about the Online MMSc in Dental Education program.](/dental-education "Dental Education") ### Dental Public Health (DPH) expand\_more Improve the oral health by becoming a dental public health specialist. This program focuses on evidence-based research methods, disease prevention, oral health services delivery systems, program administration, and health policy. [Learn more about the Dental Public Health program.](/dental-public-health) ### Dental Public Health (DPH) — Rural Track Option expand\_more Gain experience treating the oral health needs of underserved and vulnerable populations in rural areas. Based in New Hampshire, the program aims to expand the pipeline of dental professionals in the state and create opportunities for dentists to become more proficient in providing quality health care focused of population health. [Learn more about the DPH Rural Track option.](/dental-public-health-program-rural-track "Dental Public Health Program - Rural Track") ### Endodontics expand\_more Develop an extensive background in the biological sciences, research methodology, and teaching. Ths broad-based educational program prepares endodontics for careers in specialty clinical practice, research, and academics. [Learn more about the Endodontics program.](/endodontics "Endodontics") ### Oral Biology Research (DMSc) expand\_more Gain intensive research training and experience under the mentorship of world-renowned scientists. This program leading to a DMSc degree, educates academic researchers in oral and craniofacial biology and skeletogenesis. [Learn more about the Oral Biology Research program.](/oral-biology-research "Oral Biology Research") ### Oral Medicine expand\_more Join an intensive training program designed for dentists who are committed to pursuing a fulltime academic and/or institutional career in oral medicine. Clinical training is based at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where you will gain extensive experience with the diagnosis and management of medicallycomplex cases including oral mucosal diseases, salivary gland disorders, bone pathology, and orofacial pain conditions. [Learn more about the Oral Medicine program.](/oral-medicine "Oral Medicine") ### Orthodontics expand\_more Gain advanced technical skills and a comprehensive scientific foundation to carry out ethical, patient-centered, evidence-based orthodontic treatment. The program fosters innovation and advances the orthodontic specialty through cutting-edge clinical and translational research in areas that include 3D imaging, virtual planning, custom appliances, and clear aligner therapy. [Learn more about the Orthodontics program.](/orthodontics "Orthodontics") ### Periodontology expand\_more Become a leader in clinical practice and research through a program that emphasizes evidencebased biological concepts, comprehensive clinical experiences, and scholarly investigation. Gain comprehensive clinical experience in oral medicine, periodontology, regenerative science, and implantology. [Learn more about the Periodontology program.](/periodontology "Periodontology") ### Prosthodontics expand\_more Gain a thorough understanding of the biological sciences, clinical sciences, research methodology, and teaching to become a highly competent prosthodontist. This broad-based program will provide you with excellent training for a career in specialty clinical practice, research, and/or academics. [Learn more about the Prosthodontics program.](/prosthodontics "Prosthodontics") ## Affiliated programs In addition to its own offerings, HSDM collaborates with renowned institutions to provide students and professionals with access to affiliated programs that broaden their expertise and impact. These partnerships offer unique opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and professional growth within the Harvard community and beyond. ### General Practice Residency/CHA expand\_more Gain didactic and clinical experience through general practice dental and medical training in a community health setting at Cambridge Health Alliance. In this program, you will have opportunities in primary preventive care. [Learn more about the General Practice Residency/CHA.](/general-practice-residencycha "General Practice Residency/CHA") ### General Practice Residency/VA expand\_more Experience all phases of ambulatory and inpatient dental care in a health care setting through a residency at the Department of Veteran Affairs in the Boston Healthcare System. This program will offer you the opportunity to complete rotations in oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, and internal medicine. [Learn more about the General Practice Residency/VA.](/general-practice-residencyva-hospital "General Practice Residency/VA Hospital") ### General Practice Residency/MGH expand\_more Gain clinical and educational experience with an emphasis on comprehensive dental care and hospital dentistry in a residency that combines the resources of top Harvard-affiliated institutions, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. [Learn more about the General Practice Residency/MGH.](/general-practice-residency "General Practice Residency") ### Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery expand\_more Join a six-year residency program that will qualify you for certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. You will earn a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and complete a 16-month residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. [Learn about the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.](/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-program "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery") ### Orofacial Pain Residency/MGH expand\_more Gain advanced training in orofacial pain and related conditions in a two-year hospital-based residency program. The program consists of clinical training with elective rotations through departments within the Massachusetts General Hospital Partners Healthcare System, including physical therapy, head and neck imaging, and neurosurgery. It includes a didactic program and teaching opportunities. [Learn more about the Orofacial Pain Residency/MGH.](/orofacial-pain-residency "Orofacial Pain Residency") ### Pediatric Dentistry expand\_more Experience a full range of specialty training in early childhood dental caries prevention and management, oral facial trauma and emergency care, and advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures, in this program based at Boston Children’s Hospital. You will also gain exposure to pediatric restorative dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, and behavior guidance techniques, including nitrous oxide and sedation. [Learn more about the Pediatric Dentistry program. ](/pediatric-dentistry "Pediatric Dentistry") ## Why choose HSDM? As an HSDM AGE candidate, you’ll have access to the vast resources of a world-renowned university, along with the expertise and innovation of Harvard’s affiliated medical institutions and research centers in Greater Boston. ![Dentists working with a patient in the clinic](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-11/SFX02294.jpg?itok=HuLMGaxi) ### Clinical experience As an AGE student, your clinical training takes place at HSDM and affiliated sites, such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. ![Cropped image of students typing on laptops.](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-09/0030_20240617_Harvard_Dental_030%20%281%29.jpg?h=fbc8bdfd&itok=ZkS3zdqa) ### Oral biology courses Coursework in oral biology provides each graduate student with a strong scientific background. Students choose from a group of oral biology core courses offered at HSDM. Courses in the basic sciences are also offered at Harvard Medical School, the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the MIT. ![Reseach looking down, lab glassware of various sizes in the foreground.](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-09/0217_20240617_Harvard_Dental_217%20%281%29.jpg?h=4397d942&itok=DbgB1vW-) ### Research At HSDM, we strive to set the international standard and pace for basic research discoveries, clinical applications, and research training at the heart of dental medicine. With our own clinical and research labs onsite, we offer a unique emphasis on basic and clinical research combined with exemplary patient care.