The advanced education program in oral and maxillofacial radiology consists of a 36-month study leading to a Certificate. Students in the Certificate program receive extensive training in radiation physics and radiation biology, radiographic techniques, and interpretation. Qualified students also have the option to pursue the M.S. in Dental Science degree in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Students will be responsible for performing, interpreting and updating conventional and advanced radiographic procedures such as CT, Cone Beam CT and magnetic resonance images acquired in the graduate clinic or assigned in courses. You will write reports of scans from across the country as captured on all brands of CBCT machines.
Successful completion can fulfill the formal education requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
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This program offers extensive training in radiation physics and radiation biology, radiographic techniques and interpretation, and is designed to prepare students to take the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology exam.
Dental school admission is competitive. Applicants with dental degrees from the U.S. and Canada are preferred. Learn how to apply.
Our students participate in rotations in hospital medical radiology, the graduate dental radiology clinic and tumor board.
Find more career information within the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology's website.
Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. Here is an estimate, which is subject to change.
Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are available. Our advisers can assist you.
This program is a part of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry .
Learn more about total cost of attendance. Data subject to change.
Contact information
Ninette Roberson, Program/Discipline Coordinator
robersonn@uthscsa.edu