Program Overview

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Certificate with Master's Degree

The Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Certificate with Master's Degree is part of the Department of Developmental Dentistry. This 35-month residency program offers advanced training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, providing a broad spectrum of clinical, didactic, research, and teaching experience in the field. The program emphasizes strong clinical and scholarly skills, meeting the formal requirements for eligibility to take the Phase II and Phase III portions of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Academics

The 35-month program combines lecture with practical clinical experience, allowing students to develop skills through hands-on experience supervised by faculty.

Faculty and Residents

The program has a dedicated group of faculty and residents.

Application Process

The application process utilizes the ADEA PASS portal, requiring transcripts, test scores, and recommendation letters.

Clinical Experience

Students learn to conduct patient care within the Orthodontics: Advanced Graduate Resident Dentists clinic.

Internship

The program offers a year-long internship, with start dates in January or June of the academic school year.

Tuition

Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs, with estimates subject to change. Grants, loans, and financial aid are available.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: September 1

Program Highlights

• Variety of bracket systems and appliances, including traditional twin, passive and active self-ligating, aligners, and lingual
• Experience with digital workflow, including 3D printing, indirect bonding, and in-house aligners
• Rotations through Children's Hospital for craniofacial anomaly cases
• Minimum 70 case starts per resident

Testimonial

"As a provider, I have two goals every day: to improve myself by learning something new and to positively impact someone else. The academic and clinical opportunities in the orthodontic program allow me to do both — and instill the confidence to create beautiful smiles as a future orthodontist." - Lane Shafer, DMD, Orthodontic Resident