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CIP 51.0502 Health Professions

Advanced General Dentistry

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

35

2025 · 3 schools

International share

11.4%

4 international students

Master's degrees

35

11.4% international

Overview

Advanced General Dentistry is a specialized field within dentistry that focuses on providing comprehensive and sophisticated dental care. This program is designed for dental professionals who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge beyond the basic dental education. The curriculum typically covers advanced techniques in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, and endodontics, among others.

One of the primary goals of Advanced General Dentistry is to equip dentists with the ability to manage complex cases and provide high-quality care that incorporates the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques. This may include digital imaging, CAD/CAM systems for restorations, and minimally invasive procedures. Additionally, practitioners learn to integrate interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with specialists in various fields to ensure holistic patient care.

The program usually involves a combination of theoretical coursework and hands-on clinical experience, allowing participants to apply their learning in real-world settings. This comprehensive training prepares graduates to address a wide range of dental issues, promote preventive care, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Furthermore, pursuing a degree in Advanced General Dentistry can open up various career opportunities, including private practice, teaching positions, or roles in research and administration within the dental field. Overall, this specialized training empowers dentists to elevate their practice and improve patient outcomes through advanced knowledge and innovative techniques.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates fell 59% and the international share went from 17.4% to 11.4%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
60.0%
Asian
17.1%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
0.0%
Other
5.7%
Intl.
11.4%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 3 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#100 Saint Louis University Missouri 20 3
#332 Jacksonville University Florida 5 1
— Medical University of South Carolina South Carolina 10 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 221,270 — $147,570
Dentists, General 124,390 $91.99 $191,350

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2003–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.