Learning Outcomes
Individuals will be:
- credentialed to practice orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics;
- proficient in the scientific method, demonstrated by successful defense of their M.S. thesis;
- proficient in biological and biomechanical principles of tooth movement as demonstrated by clinical treatment of orthodontic patients with malocclusions;
- proficient in diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment delivery as demonstrated by clinical treatment of orthodontic patients with malocclusions;
- proficient in diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment delivery as demonstrated by clinical treatment of craniofacial anomalies patients; and
- proficient in interdisciplinary interaction with other dental specialties such as oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and endodontics as demonstrated by opportunities to coordinate care of orthodontic and craniofacial anomalies patients.
The Master of Science program in orthodontics requires 59 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must satisfactorily complete a thesis based on an original research project to qualify for the M.S. degree. They must maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 3.00 to earn the degree.
Students begin work on the two-year program in July.
The M.S. with a major in orthodontics requires the following work.
First Year, Summer
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
All of these: | ||
ORDN:5203 | Advanced Orthodontic Technique | 1 |
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
ORDN:5217 | Cephalometrics | 3 |
First Year, Fall
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
All of these: | ||
ORDN:5201 | Orthodontic Theory: Diagnosis and Treatment Plan | 2 |
ORDN:5203 | Advanced Orthodontic Technique | 1 |
ORDN:5205 | Facial Growth | 2 |
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
ORDN:5210 | Orthodontic Seminar | 2 |
ORDN:5221 | Surgical Orthodontic Seminar | 1 |
ORSC:5212 | Statistical Methods for Dental Research | 3 |
First Year, Spring
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
All of these: | ||
ORDN:5200 | Control Theory and Craniofacial Morphogenetic Systems | 1 |
ORDN:5202 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | 2 |
ORDN:5204 | Biomechanics | 1 |
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
ORDN:5210 | Orthodontic Seminar | 2 |
ORDN:5220 | Craniofacial Anatomy | 1 |
ORDN:5221 | Surgical Orthodontic Seminar | 1 |
ORDN:5400 | Dental Treatment of Maxillofacial Deformities | 2 |
ORDN:6212 | Research: Orthodontics | 2 |
Second Year, Summer
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Both of these: | ||
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 3 |
ORDN:6212 | Research: Orthodontics | 2 |
Second Year, Fall
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
All of these: | ||
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
ORDN:5210 | Orthodontic Seminar | 2 |
ORDN:5221 | Surgical Orthodontic Seminar | 1 |
ORDN:5400 | Dental Treatment of Maxillofacial Deformities | 2 |
ORDN:6211 | Problems: Orthodontics | 1 |
ORDN:6212 | Research: Orthodontics | 2 |
ORDN:6215 | Orthodontic Journal Club | 1 |
Second Year, Spring
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
All of these: | ||
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
ORDN:5210 | Orthodontic Seminar | 2 |
ORDN:5221 | Surgical Orthodontic Seminar | 1 |
ORDN:5400 | Dental Treatment of Maxillofacial Deformities | 2 |
ORDN:6212 | Research: Orthodontics | 2 |
ORDN:6215 | Orthodontic Journal Club | 1 |
For more information, contact the Department of Orthodontics.
Applicants must have a D.D.S. degree or equivalent and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Application deadline is August 1 for entry the following July 1. Applicants are required to travel to the University of Iowa for interviews with department faculty.