Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

• Comprehensive Care: Provide expert oral health care for infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special healthcare needs.
• Behavioral Mastery: Proficiency in advanced behavior management, including the safe administration of conscious sedation and dental treatment under general anesthesia.
• Trauma Management: Expertly diagnose and treat complex traumatic dental injuries in primary and permanent dentition.
• Preventive Leadership: Design and implement community-based oral health programs and “Dental Home” strategies for pediatric populations.

• Diagnostic Precision: Mastery of cephalometric analysis, 3D imaging, and growth prediction to formulate complex orthodontic treatment plans.
• Technical Proficiency: Independently manage malocclusions using a variety of appliances, including fixed braces, functional appliances, and clear aligners.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Lead the orthodontic phase of treatment for patients requiring orthognathic surgery or multidisciplinary care for cleft lip and palate.
• Biomechanics Mastery: Apply advanced principles of physics and biomechanics to achieve precise tooth movement and skeletal correction.

• Bachelor’s Degree: A BDS or DDS from a recognized dental school.
• GPA Standards: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25/5.00 (or “Good”). Most competitive applicants for Orthodontics often possess a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or higher.
• Specialty Grades: A minimum grade of “Very Good” in undergraduate courses related to the chosen specialty (Pediatric Dentistry or Orthodontics).
• Internship: Completion of a one-year rotating internship in dentistry.

Master’s in Pediatric Dentistry (PDS)

Program Focus:
Advanced oral healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents, including patients with special healthcare needs.

First Year – Foundational Year

Academic Focus:
Foundations of pediatric dentistry, research principles, and basic clinical skills.

Core Courses:

• Oral Biology

• Biostatistics

• Research Methods

Clinical Training:

• Basic pediatric restorative dentistry

• Behavior management techniques

Second Year – Advanced Clinical Year

Academic & Clinical Focus:
Advanced pediatric dental care and complex clinical management.

Core Topics:

• Pharmacological Behavior Management

  • Conscious Sedation

  • General Anesthesia

• Interceptive Orthodontics

• Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries

Clinical Training:

• Advanced pediatric dental procedures

• Comprehensive case management

Third Year – Research & Program Completion

Academic Focus:

• Master’s Thesis (Research design, execution, and defense)

Clinical Training:

• Advanced clinical cases

• Multidisciplinary management of medically compromised children

Program Completion Requirements:

• Successful thesis submission and defense

• Completion of advanced clinical competencies

Master’s in Orthodontics (ORT)

First Year – First Semester

Cephalometrics – 3 Credit Hours
Growth and Development – 3 Credit Hours
Orthodontic Biomechanics – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

Fixed Orthodontic Appliances (Theory) – 3 Credit Hours
Basic Orthodontic Clinical Practice – 3 Credit Hours
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Orthodontics – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Management of Complex Malocclusions – 3 Credit Hours
Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) – 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Orthodontic Clinical Practice I – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

Functional Appliances – 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Orthodontic Biomechanics – 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Orthodontic Clinical Practice II – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

Surgical Orthodontics (Orthognathic Surgery) – 3 Credit Hours
Cleft Lip and Palate Management – 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Orthodontic Clinical Practice III – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester

Comprehensive Orthodontic Case Management – 3 Credit Hours
Multidisciplinary Orthodontic Care – 3 Credit Hours
Final Clinical Competency Assessment – 3 Credit Hours