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Introduction to the Orthodontics Program

The Indiana University School of Dentistry's Graduate Orthodontics Program is designed to prepare students for a career as an orthodontist. Upon completion of the two-year program, students will be ready for clinical practice or teaching positions in the field of orthodontics.

Program Overview

The program aims to develop an appreciation of optimal occlusion, gain a thorough knowledge of the dento-facial complex, and understand the principles and materials involved in the biomechanics of treatment. Students will acquire an understanding of soft and hard tissue changes during growth and repair and develop proficiency in the techniques involved.

Master of Science in Dentistry Degree Program

The Master of Science in Dentistry (M.S.D.) degree and a clinical certificate are awarded upon completion of required didactic and clinical coursework, oral and written qualifying exams, and a research project culminating in a thesis or journal manuscript. The M.S.D. program starts the first week of July each year, and students may not enter the program in the spring semester.

Degree Requirements

• A minimum of 6 credit hours in a minor concentration, with life sciences as the minor concentration for the orthodontics major
• A total of 6 credit hours in research

Curriculum

The curriculum includes the following courses:

First Year

• Summer:
  • DENT-G 948 Advanced Radiology (2 credit hours)
  • DENT-R 955 Graduate Oral Biology (2.5 credit hours)
• Fall:
  • DENT-G 907 Clinical Oral Path Conference (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Biostatistics (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontics Grand Rounds (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontics Seminar (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontics Materials (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 927 Research Orthodontics (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 958 Biomechanics (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 964 Dento-Facial Analysis (2 credit hours)
  • DENT-R 934 Surgical Orthodontics Seminar (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-R 942 Mgmt-Temporomndblr Disorders and Occl (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-R 944 Grad Ortho Growth and Dev I (2 credit hours)
  • DENT-R 949 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy (3 credit hours)
  • DENT-R 980 Research Methodology (1 credit hour)
• Spring:
  • DENT-G 905 Bone Phys, Imag and Implant Anchorage (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 909 Clinical Oral Path Conference II (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Lit Review (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontics Grand Rounds (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Practice Management (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Interdisciplinary Treatment Seminar (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Craniofacial Physiology (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Seminar (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Clinical Biomechanics (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 927 Research Orthodontics (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 960 Adv Orthodontic Clinic (3 credit hours)
  • DENT-G 963 Adv Orthodontic Technique (2 credit hours)
  • DENT-R 924 Retention and Post-Ret Analysis (2 credit hours)
  • DENT-R 935 Surgical Orthodontic Sem II (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-R 942 Mgmt-Temporomndblr Disorders and Occl (1 credit hour)
• Summer:
  • DENT-G 927 Research Orthodontics (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 960 Adv Orthodontic Clinic (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-R 935 Surgical Orthodontics Sem II (1 credit hour)

Second Year

• Fall:
  • DENT-G 910 Interdisciplinary Treatment Seminar (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Grand Rounds (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Lit Review (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Finishing (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 927 Research Orthodontics (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 960 Adv Orthodontic Clinic (3 credit hours)
  • DENT-R 934 Surgical Orthodontics Seminar I (1 credit hour)
• Spring:
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Grand Rounds (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Practice Mangement (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Interdisciplinary Treatment (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 910 Orthodontic Finishing (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 927 Research Orthodontic (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 960 Adv Orthodontic Clinic (3 credit hours)
  • DENT-R 935 Surgical Orthodontic Seminar (1 credit hour)
• Summer:
  • DENT-G 927 Research Orthodontic (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-G 960 Adv Orthodontic Clinic (1 credit hour)
  • DENT-R 935 Surgical Orthodontics Seminar (1 credit hour)

Core Competencies

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas:

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Correctly identify dental and skeletal problems and discrepancies that contribute to malocclusion
• Correctly classify malocclusion
• Select, place, and activate appropriate appliances to treat malocclusion
• Describe the relationship between material characteristics and clinical performance of orthodontic biomaterials
• Explain the force load the appliances place on the dentition
• Use patient management software and imaging software correctly
• Identify the need and timing of interdisciplinary care
• Identify the effects of growth and development of malocclusion

Critical Thinking

• Draw upon evidence-based research to select and justify appropriate treatment methods and biomaterials
• Formulate a hypothesis and design methods to solve a problem

Effective Communication

• Effectively present appropriate treatment plans in written and oral formats to patients and referring dentists
• Explain research results correctly in oral and written formats
• Provide appropriate patient education concerning the need for appliances, the care of appliances, and the effect of diet and hygiene on the dentition

Admission Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the M.S.D. program in orthodontics, students must:

• Hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school
• Have a cumulative dental school GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language, with a minimum score of 79 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT or 6.5 on the Cambridge International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or a 120 on the Duolingo English Test

Costs and Financial Aid

M.S.D. students pay an annual flat rate for tuition, which varies based on residency classification. Other costs include university fees and instrument rental or purchase. Federal student loans are available to qualified students, and a limited number of small scholarships are awarded by academic departments.