***Official 2026 PERIO PASS/interviews/match/non-match information***

[jreed0102]

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Hello everyone!

PASS Application is open. Let's start a thread so we can all share information.

Good luck to everyone applying this cycle!

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[UKDentist2024]

Hi! I was looking to see if anyone had created a thread - so thank you for doing this!

Good luck to everyone applying this year.

Starting off the questions with something basic... how long should a personal statement be? I find there isn't much guidance on personal statements so wondering if anyone has any advice

Hello everyone!

PASS Application is open. Let's start a thread so we can all share information.

Good luck to everyone applying this cycle!

Past threads:
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021

 

[jreed0102]

Hi! I was looking to see if anyone had created a thread - so thank you for doing this!

Good luck to everyone applying this year.

Starting off the questions with something basic... how long should a personal statement be? I find there isn't much guidance on personal statements so wondering if anyone has any advice

I don't know of any special guidelines to go by. But one of the current perio residents at my school (UofL) sent me his and it is a little less than 2 pages. Mine is 2 and a half, double-spaced. I'd say make it long enough to show you put in effort and short enough to keep it concise and to the point. If anyone else has any suggestions, please add

 

[CAN2021]

I don't know of any special guidelines to go by. But one of the current perio residents at my school (UofL) sent me his and it is a little less than 2 pages. Mine is 2 and a half, double-spaced. I'd say make it long enough to show you put in effort and short enough to keep it concise and to the point. If anyone else has any suggestions, please add

Last year, I was told to write around a page single spaced. I wouldnt go anywhere near 2 pages single spaced fs so I agree.

 

[CAN2021]

The document below is a resident-led effort to improve transparency and professionalism in the periodontics residency application process. By providing clear, accessible information, we aim to reduce reliance on word-of-mouth and forums like SDN—helping applicants make informed, confident decisions as they search for the right program. Feel free to check it out and best of luck to you guys this year!

Perio Residency Program Guide – Applicant Resource 2025

Perio Residency Program Guide – Applicant Resource 2025 (Last updated: 06/07/25) Purpose: This document is a collective effort by current periodontics residents to bring greater transparency and professionalism to the perio residency application and interview process. Our goal is to move beyond ...

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[UKDentist2024]

Last year, I was told to write around a page single spaced. I wouldnt go anywhere near 2 pages single spaced fs so I agree.

gosh a single page sounds like nothing! I need to really get mine down then haha it’s just under 2 pages currently

 

[UKDentist2024]

The document below is a resident-led effort to improve transparency and professionalism in the periodontics residency application process. By providing clear, accessible information, we aim to reduce reliance on word-of-mouth and forums like SDN—helping applicants make informed, confident decisions as they search for the right program. Feel free to check it out and best of luck to you guys this year!

Perio Residency Program Guide – Applicant Resource 2025

Perio Residency Program Guide – Applicant Resource 2025 (Last updated: 06/07/25) Purpose: This document is a collective effort by current periodontics residents to bring greater transparency and professionalism to the perio residency application and interview process. Our goal is to move beyond ...

docs.google.com

Thank you for this! So so helpful 🙏🏽

 

[UKDentist2024]

if anyone has applied to UIC have they received an acknowledgement email of their application to them? submitted a few weeks ago and haven't heard back but I did last year when I applied so wanted to check..

 

[jamowilliams391]

any updates on interviews?

 

[soft_tissue.ninja]

Hey guys! Need some help, the ADEA website says that UNC requires a supplemental application - idk if I'm missing something but I haven't received an email and I can't find a link or anything anywhere on their site. I've sent emails to a few figureheads but heard nothing back. Anyone know anything?

 

[soft_tissue.ninja]

if anyone has applied to UIC have they received an acknowledgement email of their application to them? submitted a few weeks ago and haven't heard back but I did last year when I applied so wanted to check..

I applied too, made a spreadsheet of schools I got verification from. I haven't gotten one from them.

 

[BA69]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone started receiving interview invites for Perio this cycle? I'd appreciate it if you could share the schools and the dates you heard back.

Wishing everyone the best of luck!

 

[soft_tissue.ninja]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone started receiving interview invites for Perio this cycle? I'd appreciate it if you could share the schools and the dates you heard back.

Wishing everyone the best of luck!

It's still pretty early, I personally haven't heard anything yet!

 

[kamsartipi]

How much does a perio make nowadays?

 

[UKDentist2024]

Hey guys! Need some help, the ADEA website says that UNC requires a supplemental application - idk if I'm missing something but I haven't received an email and I can't find a link or anything anywhere on their site. I've sent emails to a few figureheads but heard nothing back. Anyone know anything?

I also haven't received a supplemental application or heard back from them.. Has anyone also experienced this with Nova Southeastern University? PASS states supplemental application and fee but I've not heard anything since applying

 

[deemo]

NSU will send a link for supplemental but it takes a few days. I personally received an email a week later after applying.

 

[soft_tissue.ninja]

I also haven't received a supplemental application or heard back from them.. Has anyone also experienced this with Nova Southeastern University? PASS states supplemental application and fee but I've not heard anything since applying

I've gotten some updates on this. Yes, Nova takes a bit of time but they will send a supplemental. It just has you fill about a bunch of demographic stuff mostly. As far as UNC goes, their graduate application is something you fill out if/when you've been accepted. I was able to confirm this - so as long you've submitted everything PASS requests for submission on UNC's behalf, you're good!

 

[PerioRez2026]

You would be stupid not to apply to the VA (Indy, NY, LA) programs. Stipend residency, $65k and you do a **** more clinical procedures than university programs. I'm currently a VA resident now and we blow our university counterpart out of the water in the amount of procedures (sinus lifts, implants, soft tissue grafting) we do. If you like a slow paced residency where you sit around discussing perio papers, university programs are the way to go. If youre motivated and and want to get a good clinical experience, VA programs are the way to go. And no you are not committing to the military, it's just a residency. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

 

[Aqmaj]

Any updates? Still haven’t applied so i’m debating doing so because i feel i’m late to the party..

 

[adam's_song]

(07/17) University of Iowa- Interviews on 08/22

 

[jreed0102]

(07/18) University of Kentucky - Interview on 09/09

 

[Farmington3]

You would be stupid not to apply to the VA (Indy, NY, LA) programs. Stipend residency, $65k and you do a **** more clinical procedures than university programs. I'm currently a VA resident now and we blow our university counterpart out of the water in the amount of procedures (sinus lifts, implants, soft tissue grafting) we do. If you like a slow paced residency where you sit around discussing perio papers, university programs are the way to go. If youre motivated and and want to get a good clinical experience, VA programs are the way to go. And no you are not committing to the military, it's just a residency. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

I’ve heard the VA program really likes applicants with some experience, not as much fresh dental graduates. Do you feel like this is true?

 

[PerioRez2026]

I’ve heard the VA program really likes applicants with some experience, not as much fresh dental graduates. Do you feel like this is true?

Past experience would be nice, but not a necessity. GPR is not a requirement.
We've had many past residents straight out of dental school. The key was their willingness and eagerness to learn on their own. They were some of the best residents. In fact the perio resident who just graduated was fresh out of school and i couldn't have asked for a better mentor from a senior resident. I think the most important quality is how motivated they are to learn. There isn't hand holding here.