Dentistry: Dentistry MSc; Specialty: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

The Dentistry MSc, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is concerned with the supervision, guidance, and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures and the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any abnormalities associated with these structures.

Students start the program in the Summer session. Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the MSc degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty.

Note: coursework-only students are ineligible to enrol in the PhD in Dentistry program at a later date.

Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1010H Research Ethics

      • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

      • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

    • Years 2 and 3:

      • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

  • In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, complete 14.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

    Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

      • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

      • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

      • DEN2001Y Orthodontics 1: Advanced Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

      • DEN2006Y Facial Growth and Facial Analysis

      • DEN2010H Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic and Orthopedic Forces

      • DEN2041H Interceptive Orthodontics Diagnosis and Etiology

      • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

      • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

      • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

      • Begin thesis research

    • Year 2:

      • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

      • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

      • DEN2002Y Orthodontics 2: Biomechanics, Orthodontic Technique, and Practice Administration

      • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

      • DEN2009H Classic Theories of Craniofacial Growth

      • DEN2011Y Craniofacial Morphology and Development

      • DEN2042H Interceptive Orthodontics Seminars on Interceptive and Early Treatment

      • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

      • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

      • Continue with thesis research

    • Year 3:

      • DEN2003Y Orthodontics 3: Orthodontic Technique and Clinical Practice

      • DEN2043H Interceptive Orthodontics Management and Technique

      • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

      • Oral defence of the written thesis.

  • Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1010H Research Ethics

      • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

      • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

    • Years 2 and 3:

      • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

  • In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, complete 14.5 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

    Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

      • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

      • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

      • DEN2001Y Orthodontics 1: Advanced Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

      • DEN2006Y Facial Growth and Facial Analysis

      • DEN2010H Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic and Orthopedic Forces

      • DEN2041H Interceptive Orthodontics Diagnosis and Etiology

      • DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I

      • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

      • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

      • 2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Year 2:

      • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

      • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

      • DEN2002Y Orthodontics 2: Biomechanics, Orthodontic Technique, and Practice Administration

      • DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies

      • DEN2009H Classic Theories of Craniofacial Growth

      • DEN2011Y Craniofacial Morphology and Development

      • DEN2042H Interceptive Orthodontics Seminars on Interceptive and Early Treatment

      • DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II

      • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

    • Year 3:

      • DEN2003Y Orthodontics 3: Orthodontic Technique and Clinical Practice

      • DEN2043H Interceptive Orthodontics Management and Technique

      • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

      • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H); successfully complete an oral examination.

  • Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

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