Program: Orthodontics MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

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.