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Program Contact
UNMC College of Dentistry
Postgraduate Admissions - Orthodontics
Room 2105
4000 East Campus Loop
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0740
The UNMC College of Dentistry Orthodontic Residency Program
The UNMC College of Dentistry has offered fully accredited advanced education programs in orthodontics since 1951. The program leads to a Certificate of Specialization in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and meets the requirements set by the American Board of Orthodontics for eligibility to complete the written exam and take the clinical exam, ultimately working toward becoming a diplomate.
Students must concurrently enroll in and successfully complete the Master of Science degree program as part of the Orthodontics Residency Program.
The UNMC Orthodontics Residency Program is designed for individuals seeking the privilege and joy of enhancing their patients' smiles to improve oral function and increase self-confidence. Orthodontics is a rewarding and challenging career that offers a wealth of benefits, including improving the oral health of people in Nebraska and beyond. Our intricately designed residency program equips residents with the knowledge and confidence to become leading orthodontists.
The program, located at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, provides residents with extensive clinical experience working alongside world-class faculty members. Our residents gain rewarding experiences treating a socially and economically diverse patient base.
Residents also receive hands-on experience through rotations at the Durham Outpatient Center and Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, where they gain hospital-based clinical experience treating children and adults with extensive dental restorative needs and complex medical conditions. Additionally, residents engage in cutting-edge research and provide clinical instruction for third- and fourth-year dental students.
Residents receive a program stipend to help offset educational costs, vacation and sick leave, and a flexible benefits package.
UNMC College of Dentistry Orthodontic Residency Program provides:
- Intricately designed, hands-on residency experience.
- One-on-one learning experiences with world-class faculty.
- Supportive resident team.
- Diverse patient base.
- Impactful research.
- Program stipend and benefit package .
UNMC College of Dentistry does not sponsor visas of any type.
For more information about the program, please visit: Orthodontics Residency | College of Dentistry | University of Nebraska Medical Center
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
| Program Code | ORTHO934 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 30 Months |
| Application Deadline | August 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes, a supplemental application fee of $50 is required and instructions will be provided through PASS after application submission. |
| Stipend Offered | Yes, the Orthodontics stipend is $11,528 annually. |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | unmc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please submit transcripts through PASS.
Accepted Applicants who are 2027 Graduates: Official final dental school transcripts are required to be submitted to the admissions administrator by June 30, 2027.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
All letters of evaluation (letters of recommendation) should be requested and submitted through PASS.
Other Requirement Instructions
Eligibility:
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status.
- Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from a CODA‑accredited U.S. dental school or a CDAC‑accredited dental school in Canada.
- Applicants must be registered with the National Matching Service.
- Must pass the INBDE (or have passed the NBDE Parts I and II) by the program start date.
- Valid U.S. dental license (current or by the program start date).
- Nebraska dental license (required to participate in the program).
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
Interviews are typically held in September and are by invitation only.
Additional Information
Additional Information:
- Provisional acceptance exists for students in the final stages of dental education.
- The ADAT is preferred but not required.
- Must submit a passport photo sized headshot (2"x2") to the program. Digital preferred. Please email photo to Julie Buss at jbuss@unmc.edu.
- UNMC College of Dentistry does not sponsor visas of any type.
- Foreign trained dentists are not eligible to apply due to licensing restrictions.
Please contact the program admissions administrator with any questions.