Advanced Program in Orthodontics for International Dentists
This is an all intensive one-year orthodontics program for dentists who want to enhance their knowledge in the field of orthodontics. This program is limited to dentists from other
countries other than the United States and Canada. Students will receive a certificate stating successful completion of an advanced one-year program in orthodontics.
Faculty
Curriculum
The didactic program will include lectures, seminars, and interdisciplinary patient conferences. Emphasis of the didactic program will be to provide a strong foundation in the areas
of biomechanics, growth and development, biology of tooth movement, cephalometrics, and principals behind the theory and practice of orthodontics.
The clinical program will emphasize diagnosis, treatment plan, and mechanics plan of patients with various malocclusions. The students will work very closely with faculty and
residents within the orthodontic clinic.
Research will also be an integral part of the program by providing an opportunity to work on various clinical and basic science research programs currently underway in our department.
The Division of Orthodontics works very closely with other divisions within the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. This will provide a very broad exposure to
interdisciplinary care for orthodontics patients.
Requirements
All participants must be a graduate of an accredited orthodontic program of their country. Application must accompany translated transcripts and at least three letters of
recommendations. |
