MSD Orthodontics Requirements
The entire curriculum is under continual review and improvement based on evolving accreditation standards, as well as input from residents and faculty. Periodically it is necessary to change the content and sequence of courses to benefit the program.
Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| G910 | Biostatistics | 1 |
| G907 | Clinical Oral Pathology Conference I | 1 |
| G909 | Clinical Oral Pathology Conference II | 1 |
| G948 | Advanced Radiology | 2 |
| R955 | Graduate Oral Biology I | 2.5 |
Major Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| G905 | Bone Physiology, Imaging and Implant Anchorage | 2 |
| G910 | Literature Review Seminar | 1 |
| G910 | Biomechanics Lit Review | Total of 2 |
| G910 | Clinical Seminar I and II | Total of 2 |
| G910 | Cran-Mand Disorder/Facial Pain | 1 |
| G910 | Craniofacial Physiology | 1 |
| G910 | Orthodontic Grand Rounds | Total of 4 |
| G910 | Multidisciplinary Seminar | Total of 3 |
| G910 | Orthodontic Seminar (ABO Reading List) | Total of 2 |
| G910 | Orthodontics Materials | 1 |
| G910 | Orthodontic Seminar (ABO Case Work-up Seminar) | Total of 2 |
| G910 | Orthodontics Materials | 1 |
| G910 | Orthodontic Practice Management | 1 |
| G927 | Research: Orthodontics | Total of 6 |
| G947 | Cephalometrics | 1 |
| G958 | Biomechanics | 2 |
| G960 | Advanced Orthodontic Clinic | Total of 6 |
| G963 | Advanced Orthodontic Technique I and II | 2 |
| G964 | Dento Facial Analysis | 2 |
| R916 | Scientific Writing | Total of 8 |
| R924 | Retention & Post-Retention Analysis | 2 |
| R932 | Speech & Craniofacial Anomalies | 1 |
| R934 | Surgical Orthodontics Seminar I | 1 |
| R935 | Surgical Orthodontics Seminar II | 1 |
| R942 | Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion | 2 |
| R943 | Management of TMJ Clinic | 4 |
| R944 | Graduate Craniofacial Growth & Dev I | 2 |
| R947 | Mixed Dentition Seminar | |
| R949 | Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy | 3 |
Non-Credit Courses
Special Clinic Seminars – Orthodontics
Minor
The minor concentration requires a minimum of six credit hours, selected from one of the following groups:
Dental Materials
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| G911 | Dental Materials Science and Engineering | 2 |
| G912 | Properties and Test Methods: Dental Materials | 2 |
| G913 | Clinical Application of Dental Materials | 2 |
Oral Pathology
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| G905 | Bone Physiology, Imaging and Implant Anchorage | 2 |
| G976 | Advanced Oral Pathology I | 2 |
| G977 | Advanced Oral Pathology II | 2 |
Dental Education
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| C675 | Supervised College Teaching | 2-3 |
| P566 | Instructional Development | 2-3 |
Life Science: (By arrangement with department involved and subject to approval by Program Director)
Elective Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| G974 | Advance Nutrition | 2 |
| G944 | Principles of Gnathology | 2 |
Required Rotations: James W. Riley Hospital Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic - 3 semesters
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