Periodontic/Orthodontic Residency

Program Annual Fees

2008-2009 Periodontics/Orthodontics
Educational Expenses

Annual Fee	$59,560
General Fee	2,000
Technology Fee	536
Room and Board	15,435
Books and Supplies	1,050
Miscellaneous	4,772
Instruments	5,604
Clinical Apparel Fee	645
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Total	$89,602

Annual Fee: Full-time attendance at the School of Dental Medicine.

General Fee: Includes access to University libraries, recreational facilities, and other University services not directly associated with specific courses.

Technology Fee: Established to advance and improve computer technology at the School of Dental Medicine.

Room and Board: Reflects an average off-campus residence.

Books and Supplies: Required textbooks and supplies.*

Miscellaneous: Includes health insurance (single person coverage)* external loan fees, telephone service, personal entertainment, laundry, and other personal items.

Instrument Mgt. Service: Required instrumentation.

Clinical Apparel: Apparel provided by a local linen supplier required in all laboratory and clinical settings.

* Due to the need to possibly purchase additional equipment required in the first year, the Periodontics-Orthodontics educational budget for 2008-2009 will be increased an additional $6,500. This will allow residents to borrow additional funding if necessary.

* If you have to purchase additional equipment (e.g.: computer, etc.) or if you need family health insurance coverage, you may need to request a budget increase. Please contact Student Financial Services at 215-898-1988 or the School of Dental Medicine's Office of Student Affairs at 215-898-4550 to discuss.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Dental Education Admissions Office at 215-898-5792 or by email.