Division of Orthodontics

Education

The program offers an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment planning as well as didactic courses such as Biomechanics and Growth and Development. Residents are expected to actively participate by presenting cases in diagnostic presentations, seminars and literature review. Clinical evaluation by OSCE is one of the unique quantitative evaluation methods used in the program.

Clinic

Residents are provided with a large number of patients including orthognathic surgery, cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomaly and interdisciplinary cases. Residents gain valuable experience in diagnosis, treatment planning, orthodontic therapy and patient management. Residents are exposed to various treatment techniques and appliances from talented and experienced groups of full- and part-time faculty, which teaches them to render proficient orthodontic care to patients throughout their professional career. Contemporary advanced technology, such as digital imaging, digital diagnostic records and computer-stimulated diagnosis and arch wires are integrated into the program. All residents are mentored and encouraged to be ABO certified orthodontists.

Research

Under the guidance of the research program director, residents develop a research project and are expected to present their research at meetings (AAO, IADR, AADR etc.,). Residents are also required to publish their manuscript to a refereed journal by graduation. This process promotes creative thinking and critical analysis and teaches residents to recognize the importance of evidence-based knowledge. Residences are provided with experience in biomedical sciences, scientific methodology and research techniques so they may develop an appreciation for the biological and scientific aspects of orthodontics.

Teaching

Residents are required to participate in teaching predoctoral students for their orthodontic cases. Residents are also encouraged to serve diverse populations of patients, their communities, and the profession, and to advance the specialty of orthodontics by participating in teaching activities throughout their careers.