COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Dentistry in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program offers a robust and interdisciplinary curriculum that combines foundational biomedical sciences with advanced clinical training. Students engage in courses such as PDSD 7000: Neural Basis of Oropharyngeal Therapy, which explores the neurological aspects influencing oral function, and PDSD 7020: The Mechanics of Orthodontic Therapy, a comprehensive 6-credit hour course covering biomechanical principles in orthodontic treatment. PDSD 7040: Clinical Craniofacial Growth and Development and PDSD 7060: Cephalometric Analysis provide essential knowledge in facial development and diagnostic imaging. PDSD 7070: Biology of Orthodontic and Facial Orthopedics delves into the biological mechanisms that underpin treatment approaches. Core anatomical understanding is enhanced through ANAT 7060: Advanced Human Macroscopic Anatomy, while DDSS 7030: Advanced Oral Radiology trains students in the use of imaging technologies. CHSC 6810: Biostatistics for Clinicians equips students with the tools for analyzing clinical research, and DDSS 7230: Advanced Oral Pathology covers disease processes relevant to orthodontics. RSTD 7150: Orthodontic Biomaterials focuses on materials science as it pertains to orthodontic devices. Together, these courses prepare students to integrate scientific knowledge into practice, conduct research, and deliver evidence-based, patient-centered orthodontic care.