DScD in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure

A limited number of candidates are accepted into the Doctor of Science in Dentistry program, which takes at least two years in addition to the clinical certificate program to complete. Candidates must complete all basic science and clinical requirements for the program as listed below. In addition, the program requires that candidates complete a major research effort related to orthodontics. This research is usually conducted in conjunction with research faculty of the University.

Other coursework may be assigned at the discretion of the research advisor and the department chair.

SDM PH 650 Elective Externships

CAGS Requirements

Curriculum

Year 1

• SDM OR 801 Orthodontic Fundamentals (4 cr, 1st Summer)
• SDM OR 802 Introduction to Biomechanics and Wirebending (1 cr, 1st sem.)
• SDM OR 803 Clinical Growth and Development (2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM OR 805 Orthodontic Seminar I (12 cr total, 1st and 2nd sem.)
  • OR 805.1 Orthodontic Documentation (1 cr, 1st sem.)
  • OR 805.2 Biomechanics (1 cr, 1st sem.)
  • OR 805.3 Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (3 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
  • OR 805.4 Scope of Orthodontics (4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
  • OR 805.5 Orthognathic Surgery (2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
  • OR 805.6 Removable Aligner Treatment (1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM OR 811 Orthodontic Clinical Practice (15 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM OR 900 Case Presentation (2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM OR 910 Literature Review (4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM OR 950 Diagnosis and Occlusion (1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM OR 991 Research (4 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM OB 830 Research Writing (2 cr, 1st sem.)
• SDM OS 831 Head and Neck Anatomy (1 cr, 1st sem.)
• SDM OS 761 Medical Concerns of the Dental Patient (2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM OS 866 Orthodontics-Orthognathic Surgery Conference (1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM PE 817 Seminar: Grand Rounds (2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)
• SDM PH 763 Bioethics and Law (1 cr, 1st sem.)
• SDM PH 803 Biostatistics (2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.)

Year 2

• SDM OR 812 Orthodontic Clinical Practice (17 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OR 821 Orthodontic Seminar II (overall 6 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
  • OR 821.1 The Efficiency and Business of Orthodontics (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
  • OR 821.2 Case Review/Early Treatment (1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
  • OR 821.3 ABO Review (1 cr, 4th sem.)
  • OR 821.4 Orthognathic Surgery (1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
  • OR 821.5 Bidimensional Treatment (1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OR 900 Case Presentation (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OR 920 Literature Review (4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OR 950 Diagnosis and Occlusion (1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OR 992 Research: Orthodontics (4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OB 763 Basic Processes in Oral Biology (4 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM OS 868 Orthodontics-Orthognathic Surgery Conference (1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)
• SDM PE 764 Current Concepts in Periodontology (1 cr, 1st sem.)
• SDM PE 817 Seminar: Grand Rounds (2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.)

Year 3

• SDM OR 813 Orthodontic Clinical Practice (12 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM OR 831 Orthodontic Seminar III (3 cr total, 5th and 6th sem.)
  • OR 831.1 Practice Management (1 cr, 6th sem.)
  • OR 831.2 Finishing and Retention (1 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
  • OR 831.3 Practice Alternatives (1 cr, 5th sem.)
• SDM OR 900 Case Presentation (2 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM OR 920 Literature Review (4 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM OR 950 Diagnosis and Occlusion (1 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM OR 993 Research: Orthodontics (4 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM OS 869 Orthodontics-Orthognathic Surgery Conference (1 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)
• SDM PE 817 Seminar: Grand Rounds (2 cr, 5th and 6th sem.)

Year 4

• SDM OR 994 Research: Orthodontics (4 cr, 7th and 8th sem.)

Year 5

• SDM OR 995 Research: Orthodontics (4 cr, 9th and 10th sem.)