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M.S. and Certificate in Orthodontics
Goals and Evaluations

Goals

  • A proficient specialist in orthodontics

  • To provide an appropriate level of applied basic science knowledge in orthodontics

  • Graduates will be prepared for future certification by the American Board of Orthodontics

  • To develop research skills and the ability to evaluate dental research

  • To provide a program environment that is patient centered, serves the student, faculty and staff, and contributes to the advancement of knowledge.

Evaluation of Goals

  • Treats and maintains an adequate mix of clinical problems with sufficient caseload during the course of study

  • Demonstrates proficiency in diagnosis and treatment planning during formal case presentations and at Board Case Presentation.

  • Satisfactorily completes all formal graduate courses and Seminars

  • Publishing of original research in a refereed journal

  • Successfully complete a written examination in the spring of the final year, modeled on the ABO Phase II Examination.

  • Receive a Masters of Science degree in addition to a certificate of specialty in orthodontics
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