Last updated on May 11, 2026.

Paris Regional Health

Program Size
8
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
September 1
Program Start
July 1
Match Participating
Yes

Program Contact

Ravikumar Anthony BDS,MDS,MS Chair and Program Director

1401 Philomena Street, Austin, TX 78723

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Sponsored by Paris Regional Health (PRH) and conducted at the Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM), the orthodontic residency is a 24-month program designed to develop specialists through comprehensive clinical training, interdisciplinary treatment planning and contemporary digital workflows.

Training includes fixed appliance therapy, clear aligner treatment, growth modification, interdisciplinary treatment planning, surgical orthodontics, digital orthodontics, retention management, and evidence-based decision making.

Residents work closely with a core faculty team in a highly collaborative  educational environment  designed to maximize individualized feedback, clinical calibration, and mentorship. The curriculum integrates contemporary  technologies including digital treatment workflows, 3D Imaging, intraoral scanning, and modern orthodontic appliance systems  to prepare graduates for the evolving future of orthodontic practice.

In addition to clinical training, residents participate in structured seminars, case presentations, literature review, and research activities that support critical thinking, communication skills, and professional development. The educational philosophy of the program emphasizes competency based progression, ethical patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of confident, adaptable orthodontic specialists.

 

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Orthodontics
Program Code ORTHO982
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 8
Program Length 24 months
Application Deadline September 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes, $100
Stipend Offered Yes, $40,000 per year
Match Participating Yes
Program Website aidm.org

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • GRE
  • INBDE
  • Passing the INBDE before the Match deadline

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

3 or more Letters of Evaluations.

International Student Eligibility

This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident

Interview Schedule

Virtual interviews in September followed by in person interviews in late October/Early November