Tufts University
- Massachusetts
- Orthodontics
- dental.tufts.edu
Program Contact
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Office of Admissions , One Kneeland St. - 15th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111
The program is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation for Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The program offers a 24- month certificate program, at the end if which, residents are awarded with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The program can be combined with a Master of Science or a Doctor of Science degree. At the end of the combined programs, residents are awarded with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and a Master of Science degree, or a Doctor of Science degree conferred by Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
As part of graduation requirements, residents complete the written examination of American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) examination before graduation and are encouraged to obtain board certification.
The program provides emphasis on the clinical aspects of the specialty. The program graduates are trained in all aspects of clinical orthodontics and designed to prepare all graduates for a private practice setting. The program has a highly involved network of accomplished alumni that contribute to and enrich the residents’ experience.
Areas of training include, but are not limited to, treatment of adolescent and adult patients, early and interceptive treatment, orthognathic surgery and interdisciplinary treatment, cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies. The program introduces and trains its residents on the use of technology, such as digital radiography, digital imaging, digital diagnostic records, and 3D printing and in-house aligner manufacturing. The program proudly maintains modern technology, with a complete 3D printing lab within the department.
Emphasis is placed on the treatment of patient cases to American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) standards. And expose residents to organized orthodontics via encouraging and supporting attending NESO, AAO, and other national meetings.
Program Information
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | ORTHO910 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters, Other |
| Program Size | 9 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.tufts.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- Only US or Canadian trained dentists are required to submit the INBDE results before matriculation into the advanced education program. If you have graduated from your dental program, INBDE or NBDE (Part I and II) results must be submitted at the time of application. Foreign-trained applicants are NOT required to take the INBD or NBD Part I and II exams; however, if you have taken these exams, you are required to submit the INBDE or NBDE (Part I and II) results at the time of application. Applicants are encouraged, but NOT required, to take the ADAT test.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Official transcripts from all postsecondary education must be uploaded through PASS. Any additional official transcripts should be sent in PDF format via email to denadmissionspg@tufts.edu. Please visit our website for full details.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
- Dean's evaluation letter is required.
- Minimum three letters of evaluation (excluding dean's letter) is required.
- Maximum four letters of evaluation (excluding dean's letter) allowed.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
The TOEFL or IELTS exams are required by all internationally trained applicants. Please visit our website for details on this requirement-
Other Requirement Instructions
GRE Score:
All applicants are required to submit either an official GRE score report if you are applying to the Orthodontics program. To have your GRE scores sent to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine use code 3902. For more information regarding the GREs contact: GRE Customer Service at 609-771-7670. You may also visit their website.
Essays:
Please limit your personal statement to 3000 characters maximum. In your personal statement, please include what makes you an ideal candidate for the next class of Tufts Orthodontic Residency Program.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Additional Information
When uploading undergraduate transcripts please upload only official transcripts. If you submit unofficial transcripts or student grade reports you will be asked to send the official transcript by mail or in PDF format to the school. When transcripts are uploaded with the PASS application they are considered unofficial and we require the information from the official transcript that can be lacking in the unofficial forms. Should you be accepted to the program the hardcopy official transcripts will need to be sent to the school.
Internationally trained Applicants- Please make sure to review our website for additional requirements- https://dental.tufts.edu/academics-admissions/postgraduate-programs/pass-application