University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
- Oklahoma
- Orthodontics
- dentistry.ouhsc.edu
Program Contact
Department of Developmental Sciences | Division of Orthodontics
The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
1201 N Stonewall Ave. | Room 400 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117 Tel: 405.271.6087
The Graduate Orthodontic Program is a thirty-month, graduate level curriculum, upon the successful completion of which, the student receives a Master of Science degree in Orthodontics and a certificate to practice orthodontics. The program was established in 1981 to meet the needs of education, patient care, and research in the field of orthodontics, and today, prepares qualified dentists to manage the full range of dentofacial discrepancies that fall within the responsibility of the orthodontist. Students will learn a variety of treatment methods under the supervision of experienced and outstanding faculty and will complete a master's thesis. The program starts July 1st and finishes December 31st. Our mission states that we would like to educate and graduate excellent and compassionate orthodontic practitioners who present with a thorough appreciation of the scientific and artistic foundations of orthodontics with an orientation towards a life-long pursuit of knowledge.
The entire program is a minimum of 70 credit hours of clinical and didactic courses. Each week of the curriculum includes approximately 60% in the clinic. Each resident will start approximately 55 new cases from patients who are carefully selected from a large pool of patients seeking orthodontic treatment in the department. This way, each resident has the opportunity to treat a variety of orthodontic problems and cover a wide range of treatment methods. The remaining one and a half days are dedicated to didactic instruction, seminars and research.
In addition, our graduate students complete a master's thesis and are encouraged to be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
| Program Code | ORTHO980 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 4 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 30 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 29 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.ouhsc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- TOEFL is required for all international/non-US Citizen applicants
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
All international/non-US Citizen applicants are required to have all transcripts/mark sheets from foreign institutions evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Personal Statement:
The letter must provide essential information to the search committee on the evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications rather than details about assignments. It should also include motivation for the profession and learning. It is recommended to include unique contributions that the applicant would bring to the incoming class, such as the obstacles that the applicant had to overcome and how those obstacles have led to personal growth and new learning.
Letter of Recommendation:
It is recommended that the applicants collect 3-5 letters of recommendation; it is required to have one letter from the Dean's Office and recommended to have another from the Chair or the Program Director of the Department of Orthodontics. The letters should provide detailed skills, performance, and potential of the applicant. In addition, it should focus on the applicant’s ethical responsibility, interpersonal skills, resilience and adaptability, teamwork and collaboration, and highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Non-US Citizen/Resident: TOEFL (iBT) of 95 or higher with minimum subscores of 22
Other Requirement Instructions
GRE score will be appreciated if provided (not required)
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Other - Contact the program
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)
- Other - Contact the program
Interview Schedule
September 25th (social evening)/26th (interviews), 2025 and October 2nd (social evening)/3rd (interviews), 2025.
Additional Information
Division of Orthodontics Statement
Mission: training and graduating exceptional, caring orthodontists who exhibit a deep understanding of creative and scientific foundation of orthodontics and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Vision: aid in the student's personal development.
Values: lifelong learning, evidence based, active engagement, ethical, excellence, leadership, responsibility, and respect.
Goals: develop adaptative thinker and learner student, promote a culture of professionalism and excellence, blend basic science and clinical instruction, foster an environment that is conductive to learning and teaching, and use the educational experience to develop more well-rounded and mature individuals beyond just academic achievement.