Specializing in Orthodontics
Since its inception, the orthodontic program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine has prepared graduates for a distinguished career in clinical and academic orthodontics. Now it is your turn. Explore this program, discover what it takes to join us, and take the next step toward becoming a global leader in oral health.
Program Goals and Objectives
Our mission is to provide a world-class education to prepare the next generation of compassionate orthodontic specialists. This advanced 24-month certificate program is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation for Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Orthodontics and Dentofacial. This program can be combined with a Master of Science or a Doctor of Science degree. At the end of the combined programs, residents are awarded with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and a Master of Science degree, or a Doctor of Science degree conferred by Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
The program focuses on the clinical aspects of the specialty, training graduates in all aspects of clinical orthodontics in preparation for a private practice setting. A highly involved network of accomplished alumni contributes to and enriches each resident’s experience.
Areas of training include, but are not limited to, treatment of adolescent and adult patients, early and interceptive treatment, orthognathic surgery and interdisciplinary treatment, cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies. The program also features the use of technology, such as digital radiography, digital imaging, digital diagnostic records, and 3D printing and in-house aligner manufacturing.
Emphasis is placed on the treatment of patient cases to American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) standards where residents are also further exposed to organized orthodontics by attending NESO, AAO, and other national meetings.
As part of graduation requirements, residents complete the written examination of American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) before graduation and are encouraged to obtain board certification.
In addition to more than 15 courses offered through the department, the following core courses are used to help residents reach their potential:
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology and Critical Evaluation of Scientific Literature
- Bone Biology
- Growth and Development
- Head and Neck Anatomy
- Oral Medicine
- Oral and maxillofacial Radiology
- Overview of temporomandibular disorders and Orofacial Pain
- Research Methodology
Working with distinguished faculty and staff, residents have the chance to get unmatched clinical experience in our highly reputable Orthodontic Clinic.
This program can be combined with a Master of Science or Doctor of Science degree.
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Do You Have What It Takes to Join Us?
The program admits 8 residents each academic year.
- The program accepts application materials through the American Dental Education Association, Postgraduate Application Support Service (PASS). This service enables applicants to send an original copy of most application materials to PASS for distribution to all the programs that the applicant selects.
- The department also participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching program (MATCH).
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