Graduate Orthodontics Clinic

Orthodontic training at Marquette is provided in a two-year program accredited by the American Dental Association.  The orthodontic residents are dentists (DDS or DMD) who are being trained as specialists in orthodontics. Orthodontic faculty are dentists (DDS or DMD) who have completed two to three years of specialty training in an accredited orthodontic residency program beyond their four years of dental school training. Patients are treated by the orthodontic residents under close supervision of the part-time or full time faculty members in the program in Orthodontics.

Overview of Patient Care and Services

Orthodontic treatment typically occurs in the following order.

• Consultation examination  (Free of Charge)
  
  
• Initial records appointment.  Full or partial payment is due at this time.  Please consult with the staff for financial arrangements.
  
  
• Treatment planning session
  
  
• Placement of Braces
  
  
• Routine appointments for adjustment of braces
  
  
• Progress records
  
  
• Removal of Braces and placement of retention appliance
  
  
• Post treatment records
  
  
• Retention appointments

Insurance and Payment

At this time, the Graduate Orthodontic Clinic does not accept Title 19 or Badger Care insurance.  Patients wanting orthodontic treatment will have to make the necessary arrangements for payment.

Location and Hours of Operation

The Graduate Orthodontics Clinic is located on the second floor in the Marquette University School of Dentistry, Room 243. Anyone interested in seeking orthodontic treatment should contact the Graduate Orthodontic Clinic at 414-288-7271, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m.

Learn More about Orthodontics

The following information is provided through the American Dental Association. ADA Dental Minutes require you to have the Windows Media Player installed on your computer.

ADA Dental Minute: What is Orthodontics?
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