Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Certificate with Master's Degree

Part of the Department of Developmental Dentistry

We offer a 35-month residency for advanced training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. This program is designed to offer a broad spectrum of clinical, didactic, research and teaching experience in the field. The emphasis of the program is placed on strong clinical and scholarly skills. Our orthodontic residency program meets the formal requirements for eligibility to take the Phase II and Phase III portions of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Find out more about how to apply

Academics

Learn how our 35-month program combines lecture with practical clinical experience. Our students develop skills during a hands-on experience that is supervised by faculty.

How to Apply

Our application process utilizes the ADEA PASS portal. Read about our further requirements for dental school, including transcripts, test scores and recommendation letters.

Clinical Experience

Our students learn how to conduct patient care within the Orthodontics: Advanced Graduate Resident Dentists clinic.

Internship

We offer both a year long internship. The internship start date can be in January or June of the academic school year. Read about the different opportunities we offer for those interested in orthodontics.

Tuition

Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. Here is an estimate, which is subject to change. Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are available. Our advisers can assist you.

Important Dates

Sep
01
Application Deadline

Contact us

Program/Discipline Coordinator
Hope McDaniel
mcdanielh@uthscsa.edu

Requirements

GRE scores from within the past three years

Tuition and fees

Learn more about Tuition and Fees. Data subject to change.

Lorena Ray, D.D.S.

I felt like I had my own working space, my own practice, and I could see patients there every day.

Lorena Ray, D.D.S.
AEGD Resident

Quick facts

60+

Extramural training clinical days that School of Dentistry students participate in the lower Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and San Antonio.