Dental Science

The Master of Science in Dental Science degree offers programs in five areas of dental science:

- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics

These programs are directed toward providing opportunities for the development of well-trained clinicians competent to provide broad spectrum care and teachers with a comprehensive background of clinical experience, current basic science knowledge relevant to dentistry, and an understanding of research methodology.

The graduate degree requires a thesis based on investigative projects, teaching activity, and clinical experience.

Contact Information:

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Marcel Noujeim, D.D.S., M.S.
Assistant Professor
(210) 567-2864
NOUJEIM@UTHSCSA.EDU

Ninette Roberson, PHR
Academic Programs Coordinator
(210) 567-3341
ROBERSONN@UTHSCSA.EDU

Endodontics
John Suchina, D.D.S., M.S.
Associate Professor
(210) 567-3381
SUCHINA@UTHSCSA.EDU

Sarah Saenz
Program Coordinator
(210) 567-3394
SAENZS3@UTHSCSA.EDU

Orthodontics
Ravikumar Anthony, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.S.
Clinical Instructor
(210) 567-3514
ANTHONYR@UTHSCSA.EDU

S. Maggie Medrano
Academic Programs Coordinator
(210) 567-3589
MEDRANOSM@UTHSCSA.EDU

Periodontics
Brian Mealey, D.D.S., M.S.
Professor
(210) 567-3567
MEALEY@UTHSCSA.EDU

Shirley Kraft
Admissions Officer-Senior
(210) 567-3589
KRAFTS@UTHSCSA.EDU

Prosthodontics
Ronald Verrett, D.D.S., M.S.
Associate Professor
(210) 567-6460
VERRETT@UTHSCSA.EDU

Nancy Smith
Academic Programs Coordinator
SMITHNL@UTHSCSA.EDU

Application Deadline:
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - Fall/Nov 1
Endodontics - Fall/July 15
Orthodontics - Fall/
Periodontics - Fall/July 15
Prosthodontics - Fall/Aug 15

Program Handbook:
MSDS Program Handbook

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