University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Memphis
- Tennessee
- Orthodontics
- uthsc.edu
Program Contact
Our program's primary mission is the preparation of individuals who are pursuing a career in clinical practice. With this mission in mind, our goal is to prepare the graduate to pursue many career possibilities but with special emphasis on a clinical practice limited to orthodontics. During the 34 months of our program, each student will be expected to contribute to the knowledge of the profession through research and the completion of a clinical or basic science research project.
Each incoming student will be assigned 65-70 comprehensive treatment patients. Early treatment, adolescent and adult treatments are completed under the direct supervision of attending faculty using multiple treatment appliances representing contemporary clinical practices. Each student is expected to complete 50 of the treatments initiated during the 34 months in attendance. Emphasis is placed on preparation for ABO certification. The department strives to provide a distribution of treatment types including orthognathic surgery, interdisciplinary treatment, and craniofacial anomalies.
Additional information regarding the program may be found at: http://www.uthsc.edu/dentistry/educational-programs/orthodontics/index.php
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
| Program Code | ORTHO959 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 34 months |
| Application Deadline | August 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 7 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | uthsc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Official transcripts should be submitted through the PASS web portal and an official copy is required prior to matriculation into 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
- Canadian Citizen
Interview Schedule
Interviews will be by invitation and will occur on Friday October 10, 2025 and Monday October 13, 2025.
Additional Information
The 2" X 2" photo must be attached to the required handwritten essay and the physical original documents must be received by the department no later than August 15, 2025. Applications failing to meet this requirement will not be considered by the selection committee.
ADAT scores will be considered as supplemental information but are not a required component of the application.
The program's application information is found at: http://www.uthsc.edu/dentistry/educational-programs/orthodontics/index.php