University of the Pacific, San Francisco
- California
- Orthodontics
- dental.pacific.edu
Program Contact
One of the leading programs in the country, our 27-month Graduate Orthodontic Program prepares residents to provide excellent treatment based on contemporary biologic orthodontic principles. Launched in 1971, the program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and is recognized for educational eligibility by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Working in a collegial atmosphere of mutual respect, our residents receive training from expert faculty members from across the United States. The rigorous curriculum is a combination of didactic courses, strong clinical experience and research.
Each year, Pacific receives more than 200 applications for the coveted eight spots per class. Upon successful completion of the program, our residents graduate with a master's of science degree in dentistry and a certificate in orthodontics.
Contact:
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Department of Admissions
Gloria O. Sue
155 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.929.6677
gsue@pacific.edu
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
| Program Code | ORTHO909 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 8 |
| Program Length | 27 months |
| Application Deadline | August 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 5 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.pacific.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- You may submit PASS application without INDBE results. Please confirm results no later than November 4, 2026, to the Admissions Coordinator gsue@pacific.edu
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please submit official transcripts through PASS.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Please submit three letters of evaluation from faculty and one letter of recommendation from the Dean of the dental school attended.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
TOEFL is required for applicants who have a dental degree from a foreign country. The minimum score accepted is 95. Please submit the scores report through PASS.
Other Requirement Instructions
Applicants with a foreign dental degree must also submit a Course-by-course evaluation of their dental school transcripts. We only accept evaluations by ECE. Please submit your evaluation through PASS.
Please do not submit any other evaluation report other than ECE evaluations. Your application will be considered incomplete without the required form.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
Dates have not been set yet. Interviews will be in mid/late October by invitation only. Applicants invited to interview will have the opportunity to interview on a Monday or Tuesday. Interviews will be held in person only.
Additional Information
Please request your NBDE report from DTSOnline@ADA.org - You are welcome to use my name, Gloria Sue, as the requestor.
Submit a photo in jpg format to the Admissions Coordinator at gsue@pacific.edu.
All candidates must register with the National Match to be considered for the program. Applications without registration will be considered incomplete.