Overview
The class size is 2 residents per year and begins in July of each year. The Oral Biology program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to offer a broad spectrum of didactic, clinical, research, and teaching experience in the field of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
The emphasis of this program is the development of researchers that will further the scientific advancement in scholarly research, foster innovation and creativity, and support investigations that will further the understanding of clinical practice in oral health.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop outstanding clinical skills to allow quality patient care and service.
- Achieve competencies required for Board Certification.
- Demonstrate competence in the provision of didactic and clinical instruction for educational purposes.
- Develop and complete major research project in conjunction with Ph.D. program.
- Complete, present, and defend dissertation for Ph.D. program.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when serving underserved populations in the state of Nevada.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Clinic Orthodontics
- Growth and Development
- Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
- Orthodontic Materials
- Craniofacial Anomalies
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Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Must have passed Parts I and II, National Dental Board Examination.
- Must have earned a DMD/DDS degree from a program in the US or Canada that is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Must be eligible for a Nevada state dental license and receive a full or limited dental license from the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners prior to engaging in any clinical activity.
- Application through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) including specified letters of recommendations.
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International
25934 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25934 USD per year during 60 months. -
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25644 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25644 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
7502 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7502 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Las Vegas
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Funding
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