The Dentistry PhD, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics specialty is a six-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 PhD degree and certification in the chosen field of dental specialty. Program completion will be contingent upon completion of all requirements for the research and specialty training components of the program.
PhD Program
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.
Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.
Completion Requirements
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Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student's coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.
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Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:
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In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, complete 14.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective 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:
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DEN1007H Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
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DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care
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DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions
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DEN2001Y Orthodontics 1: Advanced Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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DEN2006Y Facial Growth and Facial Analysis
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DEN2010H Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic and Orthopedic Forces
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DEN2041H Interceptive Orthodontics Diagnosis and Etiology
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DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I
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DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy
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PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences
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Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)
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Year 2:
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DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction
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DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders
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DEN2002Y Orthodontics 2: Biomechanics, Orthodontic Technique, and Practice Administration
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DEN2007Y Craniofacial Anomalies
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DEN2009H Classic Theories of Craniofacial Growth
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DEN2011Y Craniofacial Morphology and Development
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DEN2042H Interceptive Orthodontics Seminars on Interceptive and Early Treatment
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DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II
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Continue with thesis research
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Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.
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Year 3:
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Years 4 and 5:
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1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice
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Complete any outstanding core or field-specific coursework
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Continue with thesis research
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Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.
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Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor's research group.
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Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.
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Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.
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Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time
PhD Program: Transfer
Transfer Requirements
- Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.
Completion Requirements
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Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students’ coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.
-
Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:
-
In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, complete 14.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective 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
-
Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)
-
-
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
-
Continue with thesis research
-
Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.
-
-
Year 3:
-
Years 4 and 5:
-
1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice
-
Complete any outstanding core or field-specific coursework
-
Continue with thesis research
-
-
Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.
-
-
Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.
-
Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.
-
Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.
-
Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time