Orthodontics MS

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Two advanced dental education programs are offered through the Department of Orthodontics. The programs, although not mutually exclusive, have different professional and educational objectives. The first of these is a 36-month clinical program that fulfills the educational requirements of the American Association of Orthodontics. In conjunction with the certificate program, a mandatory Master of Science in Orthodontics is pursued with clinical training. Residents earn a Certificate of Advanced Study in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree upon completion.

Required Core (16.5 credits)

CLD 555LEC - Head and Neck Anatomy Credits: 1
ODS 514SEM - ANA/Physio Mastic Syst Credits: 3
ODS 535LEC - Advanced Oral Pathology Credits: 2
ORB 522SEM - Crse in Scientific Writg Credits: 1
ORB 545DIS - Dynamics of Bone Credits: 2
OS 506LEC - Oral Sci:Biomaterials Credits: 1
OS 512LEC - Res Design Oral Sciences Credits: 2
OS 518LLB - Stat Methods Oral Science Credits: 4
ORT 958SEM - Orthognathic Surgery Credits: 0.5
or
ORT 954SEM - Craniofacial Development Credits: 0.5
or
ORT 941SEM - Diag & Treatment Planning Credits: 1

Electives & Culminating Experience (13.5 credits)

Electives (7.5 credits)

MIC 502LEC - Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
MIC 512LEC - Graduate Immunology Credits: 2
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

Culminating Experience: Thesis (6 credits)

ORT 700TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 3 - 8 (one time reg)
and
ORT 601TUT - Orthodontic Research Credits: 3 - 10 (each semester)

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Application Fee

$50

Admission Test **

GRE

Program Contact

School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education Admissions Office
315 Squire Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: sdmpg@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-6927

SED Statement

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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.