Last updated on April 9, 2024.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Program Size
2 (estimate)
Program Length
60 months
Application Deadline
August 15
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

UNLV School of Dental Medicine - Orthodontics Program, Shadow Lane Campus, 1001 Shadow Lane, MS 7422, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106-4124
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Please visit:  https://www.unlv.edu/degree/phd-oral-biology

The UNLV School of Dental Medicine offers a 60-month Ph.D. program in Oral Biology in conjunction with a Certificate of Specialization in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. The class size may be up two residents per year and begins in July of each year. The program is designed to offer a broad spectrum of didactic, clinical, research, and teaching experience in the field of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The emphasis of this program is the development of researchers that will further the scientific advancement in scholarly research, foster innovation and creativity, and support investigations that will further the understanding of clinical practice in oral health.

Program Information

Program Type Oral Biology
Program Code OB1032
Degrees Offered Certificate, Other
Program Size 2 (estimate)
Program Length 60 months
Application Deadline August 15
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating No
Program Website unlv.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program

International Student Eligibility

This program has not yet provided information to us on international student eligibility.

Additional Information

Official Transcript, Official NBDE or INBDE Exam Results, Photocopy or Notarized copy of Dental School Diploma are required once you are ACCEPTED into the program.

All PASS Applications must be COMPLETE (including a 2" x 2" photo sent to the Program) before your application will be reviewed.  You may mail the photo to the address provided in the Program Contact.

Please mail a 2” x 2” photo to:

UNLV School of Dental Medicine

Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics

1001 Shadow Lane, MS 7422

Las Vegas, NV 89106-4124