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
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.
Our application process utilizes the ADEA PASS portal. Read about our further requirements for dental school, including transcripts, test scores and recommendation letters.
Our students learn how to conduct patient care within the Orthodontics: Advanced Graduate Resident Dentists clinic.
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.
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.
This program is a part of the Department of Developmental Dentistry.
Learn more about total cost of attendance. Data subject to change.
Contact information
Hope McDaniel, Program/Discipline Coordinator
mcdanielh@uthscsa.edu
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
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extramural training clinical days that School of Dentistry students participate in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Laredo and San Antonio.