University of Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rico
- Orthodontics
- dental.rcm.upr.edu
Program Contact
The Orthodontic Graduate Program consists of three continuous full time years of academic experience designed to prepare qualified dentists for specialized practice in Orthodontics. The Program meets the requirements of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and the requirements for examination and certification by the American Board of Orthodontics. The Program consists of a series of didactic, clinical and research activities, specifically designed to allow the resident to achieve the competencies necessary to excel in the field of Orthodontics. Upon completion of the Program requirements, a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master's degree in Dental Sciences will be conferred. The Program includes in its teaching scope traditional training in Orthodontics with an evidence based approach and new treatment modalities such as: treatment of severe craniofacial anomalies, surgical orthodontics including distraction osteogenesis, adult and pre-prosthetic orthodontics including the use of temporary anchorage devices, pre-surgical orthopedics for cleft lip and palate, functional appliance therapy, temporomandibular joint disorders therapy and clear aligners. A total of one hundred and twenty five (125) credit hours of instruction and supervised activities are distributed in a three-year academic period. This comprises approximately 3,024 contact hours of instruction and approximately 4,614 scheduled hours.
Program Information
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | ORTHO943 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.rcm.upr.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- ADAT
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Must submit undergraduate and Dental School transcripts
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three letter of recomendation
An institutional letter of recommendation from the dental schools Dean, the Dean for Student Affairs or the Dean for Academic Affairs and two additional letters, at least one from a faculty in the specialty area
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Foreigner candidates are required to provide evidence of passing the TOEFL exam.
All candidates must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Other Requirement Instructions
Must submit official NBDE results to ADEA PASS:
Must submit official INBDE results to ADEA PASS:
A personal interview is required by the program Director and Admissions committee for candidates considered for admission
Must have passed Part 1, National Dental Board Examination: Must have passed Part 2, National Dental Board Examination:
Must have earned a D.M.D./D.D.S. degree, or equivalent.
ADA ADAT Scores are Required
International Student Eligibility
This program has not yet provided information to us on international student eligibility.
Interview Schedule
From October 15 /2024 to October 30/2024
Additional Information
All applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 dental grade point average and be in the upper half of their class.
Must have foreign transcripts submitted to the program
Must upload a CV/Resume to the ADEA PASS application