The Fellowship Directory lists 48 periodontics fellowships at 48 institutions. The main training cities are Boston, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh. 44% say they accept international medical graduates and 2% describe a visa route. The most common length is 3 years. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many periodontics fellowships are there?
48 listings at 48 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
21 of the 48 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 1 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
Master of Science in Periodontology (Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)): 12 October 2026; Master of Science in Periodontology and Dental Implant (Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University): 12 October 2026; Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Residency Training Programme in Periodontology (Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (National University Centre for Oral Health)): 15 October 2026.
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USAAdvanced Education in PeriodontologyTufts University School of Dental Medicine · Boston, United StatesUSAAdvanced Education Program in PeriodonticsUniversity of Minnesota School of Dentistry · Minneapolis, United StatesUSAAdvanced Education Program in PeriodonticsUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine · Pittsburgh, United StatesUSAGraduate Periodontics ProgramUniversity of Washington School of Dentistry · Seattle, United StatesUSAGraduate Program in PeriodontologyUNC Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United StatesUSAPeriodontics Certificate ProgramOregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry · Portland, United StatesUSAPeriodontics MS/Certificate ProgramThe Ohio State University College of Dentistry · Columbus, United StatesUSAPeriodontics ResidencyUCLA School of Dentistry · Los Angeles, United StatesUSAPeriodontics Residency (Certificate with Master's Degree)UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry (The University of Texas at San Antonio) · San Antonio, United StatesUSAPostdoctoral Periodontics Program (Certificate or MS)Columbia University College of Dental Medicine · New York, United StatesBelgium 3
BELMaster of Science in Advanced Dentistry (Periodontics)Ghent University / Ghent University Hospital · Ghent, BelgiumBELMaster-after-Master in Periodontology and Clinical PostgraduateKU Leuven / UZ Leuven, Department of Oral Health Sciences – Periodontology · Leuven, BelgiumBELPostgraduate Programme in Periodontology and Implant DentistryUniversity of Liège, Department of Periodontology, Oral and Implant Surgery · Liège, BelgiumCanada 3
CANMaster of Science in Periodontology (Clinical Specialist Program)University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry · Saskatoon, CanadaCANMSc in Dentistry with Specialty Training in PeriodonticsUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry · Toronto, CanadaCANMSc PeriodontologyUniversity of Alberta Mike Petryk School of Dentistry · Edmonton, CanadaItaly 3
ITAMaster Program in Periodontology and Implant DentistryUniversity of Florence · Florence, ItalyITAPostgraduate Programme in Periodontology (EFP Master)University of Turin, C.I.R. Dental School, Department of Periodontology · Turin, ItalyITAPostgraduate Programme in Periodontology (three Level II University Master's: Periodontology A, B, C)Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences / George Eastman Hospital · Rome, ItalyAustralia 2
AUSDoctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics)The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry · Brisbane, AustraliaAUSDoctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics)The University of Western Australia, UWA Dental School · Perth, AustraliaFrance 2
FRAPostgraduate Program in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (DU Clinique de Parodontie)Université Paris Cité / Rothschild Hospital (AP-HP), Department of Periodontology · Paris, FranceFRAPostgraduate Programme in Periodontology (Diplôme Universitaire de Parodontologie Clinique)University of Strasbourg, Faculty of Dental Surgery · Strasbourg, FranceGreece 2
GRCPostgraduate Program in PeriodontologyNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Dentistry · Athens, GreeceGRCPostgraduate Program in Periodontology & Implant BiologyAristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Dentistry · Thessaloniki, GreeceNorway 2
NORPostgraduate Program in PeriodontologyUniversity of Oslo, Faculty of Dentistry · Oslo, NorwayNORSpecialist Training in Dentistry – Periodontics (Spesialistutdanning i odontologi, Periodonti)University of Bergen, Department of Clinical Dentistry (IKO) · Bergen, NorwaySpain 2
ESPMaster in PeriodontologyComplutense University of Madrid, Faculty of Odontology · Madrid, SpainESPMaster's Degree in PeriodontologyUniversitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona), School of Dentistry · Barcelona, SpainUnited Kingdom 2
GBRDental Specialty Training (DST) – PeriodonticsNHS England Workforce, Training and Education (national dental specialty recruitment; posts in UK NHS trusts and dental hospitals) · Multiple sites, United KingdomGBRPeriodontology MClinDentKing's College London, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences (Guy's Hospital) · London, United KingdomBrazil 1
BRAUniprofessional Residency in Periodontics (Periodontia)Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais, Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (HU-UEPG) · Ponta Grossa, BrazilEgypt 1
EGYClinical Master of PeriodontologyFaculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University · Cairo, EgyptGermany 1
DEUPostgraduate Programme in PeriodontologyGoethe University Frankfurt, Center for Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Carolinum) · Frankfurt am Main, GermanyHong Kong SAR 1
HKGMaster of Dental Surgery in PeriodontologyFaculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong (Prince Philip Dental Hospital) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SARIndia 1
INDMaster of Dental Surgery (MDS) in PeriodonticsAmrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences campus) · Kochi, IndiaIreland 1
IRLD.Ch.Dent in Periodontology and Implant DentistryDublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin · Dublin, IrelandMexico 1
MEXEspecialización en Periodoncia e Implantología (Programa Único de Especializaciones Odontológicas)División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) · Mexico City, MexicoNetherlands 1
NLDMaster Oral Health Sciences – Periodontology profileAcademic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) – University of Amsterdam & VU Amsterdam · Amsterdam, NetherlandsPhilippines 1
PHLMaster of Science in Dentistry — PeriodonticsCollege of Dentistry, University of the East (UECD) · Manila, PhilippinesPortugal 1
PRTSpecialization in Periodontology and Oral Implants (EPIO)University of Porto, Faculty of Dental Medicine (FMDUP) · Porto, PortugalSaudi Arabia 1
SAUSaudi Specialty Certificate in Periodontics (Saudi Board)Vision Colleges — Vision Medical College, Jeddah (SCFHS-accredited training centre) · Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaSingapore 1
SGPMaster of Dental Surgery (MDS) Residency Training Programme in PeriodontologyFaculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (National University Centre for Oral Health) · SingaporeSouth Africa 1
ZAFMaster of Dentistry (MDent) in Periodontics and Oral MedicineSchool of Oral Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits Oral Health Centre / Wits Dental Hospital) · Johannesburg, South AfricaSouth Korea 1
KORPeriodontology Preceptorship ProgramYonsei University Dental Hospital (Yonsei University College of Dentistry) · Seoul, South KoreaSwitzerland 1
CHEPostgraduate Program in Periodontology and Implant DentistryUniversity of Bern, School of Dental Medicine (ZMK), Department of Periodontology · Bern, SwitzerlandThailand 1
THAMaster of Science in Periodontology and Dental ImplantFaculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University · Bangkok, ThailandUnited Arab Emirates 1
AREMaster of Science in PeriodontologyHamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) · Dubai, United Arab Emirates