Orthodontics

Chair: Emile Rossouw, Professor
Program Director: Richard F. Ceen, Professor
Research Program Director: Peter H. Buschang, Professor
Undergraduate Program Director: Reginald Taylor, Associate Professor
Professor: D. Carlson
Clinical Professors: C. Alexander, R. Alexander, E. Genecov, T. Matthews
Clinical Associate Professors: Attaway, Crosby
Clinical Assistant Professors: Adams, Alexander, Boley, Brady, Collins, Crawford, Geller, J. Genecov, Holt, Moody, Murphy, Polson, Stephens, Supakit, Tadlock, Valant, White
Various adjunct professors enhance the didactic and clinical program.

Graduate Program (M.S. with Thesis):
68.5 semester hours minimum
26 months minimum
The program seeks and encourages applicants for the Ph.D. degree and/or academic career interest.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are:

• To comprehensively prepare residents to be competent and proficient specialists in the practice of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
• To train residents who will pursue certification by the American Board of Orthodontics
• To develop familiarity with the scientific method through advanced level instruction in biomedical sciences, critical review of the literature and a well-defined research experience leading to a master of science degree
• To train graduates to pursue skills of lifelong professional learning, become involved in organized dentistry and contribute responsibly to their communities