Dec 05, 2025

2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Orthodontics MS/Advanced Certificate

The Orthodontics program prepares graduates for a career in clinical and/or academic orthodontics through extensive didactic, clinical and research experiences and techniques in addition to teaching requirements. At the end of the 36-month program, residents are awarded with a Certificate of Advanced Study and a Master of Science degree in Orthodontics.

Orthodontics Curriculum

Required Core - One-Time Registration (49 credits)

CLD 555LEC - Head and Neck Anatomy Credits: 1
ODS 514SEM - ANA/Physio Mastic Syst Credits: 3
ODS 535LEC - Advanced Oral Pathology Credits: 2
ODS 915LEC - Introduction to Cone Beam CT i Credits: 0.5
ORB 522SEM - Crse in Scientific Writg Credits: 1
ORB 545DIS - Dynamics of Bone Credits: 2
ORT 910LAB - Orthodontic Technique Lab Credits: 9
ORT 911SEM - Orthodontic Seminar 1 Credits: 2
ORT 912LAB - Orthodontic Clinic 1 Credits: 10 - 16
ORT 915SEM - Appli of Research Methods Credits: 1
ORT 940LAB - Ortho First Year Core Credits: 8
ORT 948SEM - Orthodontic Technique Credits: 0.5
ORT 953SEM - Ortho Dental Materials Credits: 0.5
ORT 957SEM - Ortho-Perio Relationships Credits: 0.5
ORT 958SEM - Orthognathic Surgery Credits: 0.5
OS 506LEC - Oral Sci:Biomaterials Credits: 1
OS 512LEC - Res Design Oral Sciences Credits: 2
OS 518LLB - Stat Methods Oral Science Credits: 4
PER 978SEM - Sem Dental Pharmacolgy Credits: 0.5

Required Core - Continuous Registration (72 credits)

CLD 950SEM - Contemporary Interdisciplinary Patient Care Seminar Credits: 0.5 (4 semesters)
ORT 601TUT - Orthodontic Research Credits: 3 - 10 (min 3 semesters)
ORT 700TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 3 - 8 (min 2 semesters)
ORT 923SEM - Orthodontic Seminar 2 Credits: 1 (3 semesters)
ORT 924LAB - Orthodontic Clinic 2 Credits: 8 - 16 (4 semesters; min 39 total credits)
ORT 930LAB - Supervised Teaching Credits: 1 - 3 (4 semesters)
ORT 941SEM - Diag & Treatment Planning Credits: 1 (4 semesters, minimum)
ORT 942SEM - Practice Management Credits: 0.5 (4 semesters)
ORT 952SEM - Biomechanical Principles Credits: 0.5 (2 semesters)
ORT 959SEM - Journal Club Credits: 0.5 (4 semesters)

Electives (no minimum)

MIC 502LEC - Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
MIC 512LEC - Fundamentals of Immunology Credits: 3
ORT 671TUT - Independent Study Grad Credits: 1 - 6 (maximum of 3 credits)
OS 502LEC - Oral Sci:Physio of Pain Credits: 2
OS 520SEM - Advanced Statistical Concepts Credits: 1

Total Credits for MS and Certificate: 121

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Provide specialized orthodontic care of a very high standard.
2) Students learn how to design, conduct and present results or research/scholarly projects.
3) Provide patient care that is appropriate and effective for treatment of malocclusion and the promotion of oral health across a broad spectrum of case types.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).