Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A three-year postdoctoral residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at the School of Dental Medicine, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Four residents are accepted each year through the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. Completion leads to a certificate and eligibility for the American Board of Orthodontics certifying examination, with an optional Master of Dental Science.

Faculty: School of Dental Medicine | Department: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | Duration: 3 years | Intake: Fall; applications through PASS and the Postdoctoral Dental Match (Phase I fall match); deadline August 15 of the preceding year | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

A core curriculum of graduate-level basic sciences followed by craniofacial biology, clinical sciences and orthodontic techniques, with a large share devoted to clinical orthodontics. Conferences cover growth and development, biomechanics, cephalometrics, genetics, bone biology, surgical orthodontics and diagnosis and treatment planning; a research project is required before graduation.

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Entry requirements

Dental degree from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) in the US, Canada or abroad; graduates of non-CODA-accredited dental schools are not accepted. Apply through the ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) and register for the Dental Match; four positions per year, all awarded in the Phase I (fall) match. Standardized tests listed for applicants: ADAT, GRE, INBDE, NBDE Parts I and II, and TOEFL. INBDE must be passed before the Match deadline. Candidates who attended dental school outside the US and Canada need a TOEFL score of at least 90, less than two years old. Non-refundable $75 supplemental application fee. Application deadline August 15 of the previous year.

Intake: Fall; applications through PASS and the Postdoctoral Dental Match (Phase I fall match); deadline Aug

Duration: 3 years

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