Capstone Information

The 15-page Capstone paper is a culminating experience whereby students choose to research a topic relevant to the dentistry field.  Capstone papers are graded as Pass/Fail and designed for students completing the degree in 12 months.  The paper is overseen by a faculty mentor.

The topic chosen is open-ended but must be within a reasonable scope for the length of the paper. Topics can cover many different fields related to dentistry including:

  • Community or public health dentistry
  • Dental disparities (US or abroad)
  • Hot topics in dental research (e.g. tissue regeneration, new materials, artificial intelligence, etc)
  • Current clinical approaches and practices

Capstone papers must follow all content and format guidelines. See the Capstone Guidelines (below) for additional details and important information.

All students planning to complete the Capstone must submit the  Capstone Proposal form by the deadline.