Program Overview

The UNLV School of Dental Medicine offers a 60-month combined Doctorate Degree and Certificate residency program in Oral Biology. The program emphasizes research, innovation, and clinical practice advancement in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Residents develop exceptional clinical skills, achieve competencies for Board Certification, and complete a major research project in conjunction with a Ph.D. program. The program aims to develop researchers who contribute to scientific advancements and enhance the understanding of oral health.