Master of Dentistry in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Program Overview

The Master of Dentistry in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program provides a comprehensive foundation in orthodontic treatment, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving. The curriculum includes 40 credit hours of coursework, a thesis requirement, and clinical responsibilities. Graduates are eligible for certification by various dental boards and have established successful practices globally.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Master of Dentistry in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program provides a background in the basic sciences underlying orthodontic treatment and instills a critical, independent, problem-solving approach toward clinical practice.

Outline:

• The program requires the completion of 40 credit hours of coursework, a thesis requirement, and additional graduate resident responsibilities.
• The curriculum includes:
• Neural Basis of Oropharyngeal Therapy
• The Mechanics of Orthodontic Therapy
• Clinical Craniofacial Growth and Development
• Cephalometric Analysis
• Biology of Orthodontic and Facial Orthopedics
• Advanced Human Macroscopic (Gross) Anatomy
• Advanced Oral Radiology
• Biostatistics for Clinicians
• Advanced Oral Pathology

Teaching:

• The program is taught by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and clinical practice.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are eligible to take the examinations of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC), National Dental Specialty Exams (NDSE), and the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO).
• Graduates have established successful practices worldwide in Canada, Australia, Columbia, Finland, Ireland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the USA.