Oral Health Sciences MS graduates are prepared to pursue teaching and research positions in academia, as well as careers in private clinical care and industry oral health. Current healthcare professionals gain a deeper, more focused understanding of their respective disciplines.
Many Kornberg School of Dentistry alumni stay closely connected to the school and are an invaluable resource for dentistry students as the latter lay the foundation for their careers. Through the Alumni Mentoring Program, alumni share their professional experience with current Temple students. Mentors are available to students to help them make the transition from undergraduate student to dental student to dental practitioner not only manageable, but enjoyable. Once registered with the program, each dentistry student is matched with a mentor who fits their needs.
Through the Office of Student Affairs, students pursuing careers in dentistry can get counseling and support during their tenure at Kornberg and after they graduate. The office regularly hosts career events and guest speakers covering a wide range of topics including
Once enrolled in the Oral Health Sciences MS program, you will receive regular notifications about career opportunities. Additionally, the school provides a list of job opportunities that is updated regularly for dental professionals across the U.S.
As a Temple student, you can also visit the university’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.
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