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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinic Orthodontics

Growth and Development

Diagnosis & Treatment Plan

Orthodontic Materials

Craniofacial Anomalies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

182 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Biology Dentistry Microbiology View 41 other PhDs in Dentistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

25934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25934 USD per year during 60 months.
National

25644 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25644 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

7502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7502 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

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