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.
Summer, First Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| ORDN:5203 | Advanced Orthodontic Technique | 1 |
| ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
| ORDN:5217 | Cephalometrics | 3 |
Fall, First Year
| 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 |
Spring, First Year
| 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 |
Summer, Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Both of these: | ||
| ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 3 |
| ORDN:6212 | Research: Orthodontics | 2 |
Fall, Second Year
| 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 |
Spring, Second Year
| 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.