Residency Admissions

Learn about applications processes for the six residencies in the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Our residency programs participate in the Postdoctoral Application Support Service central application service. Each applicant may complete one standard application, which then is distributed to programs at each participating school to which the applicant has selected to apply.

The central application service was designed and is administered by the American Dental Education Association.

Three of our six residency programs also participate in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program: Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Periodontics.

Each residency program leads to a certificate of specialization.

Stipends, Benefits & Fees

Selection Factors

Additional criteria upon which applications are viewed include:

• Grade point average.
• Class standing. 
• Academic achievements.
• National board examination scores.
• Recommendations (3).
• Personal statement of goals (include explanation for choice of graduate field, expectations for learning in chosen field of study, and career goals).
• Other supporting evidence such as a CV or resume.

Additional factors by program:

• Endodontics: Completed or currently in an Advanced General Dentistry or General Practice Residency Program; research activities and publication; academic or teaching interest; private practice experience.
• Orthodontics: GRE exam and reporting of scores are highly recommended; national board examination scores/passing rate; advanced education, research experience; meaningful extracurricular activities; state of residence; applicants will be considered without passing the Integrated National Board Dental Examination but will be required to pass the exam before admittance. 
• Pediatric Dentistry: Pass the Integrated National Board Dental Examination; passing the Advanced Dental Admission Test is not required but will be strongly considered.
• Periodontics: National board examination scores, when available.

Other Requirements

• Provide proof of immunizations per the UNMC Immunization Policy.
• Basic CPR certification by the American Heart Association. Certification in Advanced Life Support is encouraged.
• More details in our catalog.

State of Nebraska Residency

As employees of the University of Nebraska, dentistry postgraduate students are considered residents of the State of Nebraska. More about Nebraska residency requirements.

Statement of Equal Educational Opportunity

See the University of Nebraska Medical Center Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
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