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Program Contact
UNMC College of Dentistry
Postgraduate Admissions - Orthodontics
Room 2107
4000 East Campus Loop
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0740
The UNMC College of Dentistry Orthodontic Residency Program
The UNMC College of Dentistry has offered a fully accredited advanced education program in orthodontics since 1951. The program leading to attainment of a certificate of specialization in orthodontics begins each year on July 1 and is a minimum of 30 months in length. The didactic and clinical curricula are designed to allow an individual to develop skills required of the practicing orthodontist. Students must concurrently enroll in and complete the Master of Science degree program.
UNMC College of Dentistry Orthodontic Residency Program provides:
- One-on-one learning experiences with faculty
- Supportive resident team
- Well-rounded, hands-on residency experience
- Diverse patient base
- Working with interprofessional teams
- Impactful research
- Program stipend and benefit package
UNMC College of Dentistry does not sponsor student visas.
For more information about the program, please visit: UNMC Orthodontics Postgraduate Residency Program
Program Information
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | ORTHO934 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 3 |
| Program Length | 30 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| 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 all transcripts through PASS when completing the application.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
All letters of evaluation (letters of recommendation) should be requested and submitted through PASS.
Other Requirement Instructions
Eligibility:
Must have:
- Professional dental degree from an A.D.A.-accredited dental college/school with degree designation of DDS or DMD.
- Provisional acceptance exists for students in the final stages of dental education.
- Valid license to practice within the U.S. (current or by the program start date).
- A Nebraska dental license (required to participate in the program).
- Foreign trained dentists without an A.D.A.-accredited dental college/school degree are not eligible due to licensing restrictions.
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
- Canadian Citizen
Interview Schedule
Interviews are by invitation only. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and advised of interview dates.
Additional Information
The ADAT is preferred but not required.
Must submit a 2"x 2" headshot to the program. Digital preferred. Please email photo to Julie Buss at jbuss@unmc.edu. You can also upload your photo to your PASS application.
UNMC College of Dentistry does not sponsor student visas.
Please contact the program admissions administrator with any questions.