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Orthodontics - Masters of Science (MS) in Oral Biology

Overview

Orthodontics: Orthodontists contribute to the readiness mission through warfighter optimization, maintenance of deployment skillsets, and the provision of leadership at all levels of the military health system. Graduates are uniquely adept at surgical orthodontics seeking to alleviate handicapping dentofacial deformities while enhancing surgical outcomes and currencies for oral and maxillofacial surgeons; these are skills often required for multidisciplinary treatment of war-related maxillofacial injuries. Orthodontists are trained in a fully joint environment at the Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency Program (TORP). Staff, residents, and technicians from all services assemble to achieve comprehensive didactic, clinical, and surgical orthodontic education in this setting. Finally, professional military development is integrated into the TORP curriculum to develop not only clinicians but also officers who are prepared to lead and support our nation’s defense through a keen awareness of the greater mission.

Summary: Orthodontics Major

Length: 24 months

Location: JBSA-Lackland AFB TX

Upon Completion: Certificate and Master of Science Degree (Oral Biology)

Location – Joint Base San Antonio Lackland TX

First Year Curriculum

FLB 102Introduction to Orthodontics

2
FLB 104Clinical Photography and Digital Imaging

1.5
FLB 108Cephalometrics and Radiology

2.5
FLB 110Orthodontic and Orthopedic Appliance Design

2.5
FLB 112Principles of Occlusion

2
FLB 114Growth and Development

2
FLB 116Biomechanical Principles

1
FLB 118Comparative Orthodontics

2.5
FLC 104Research Methodology

1
FLB 124Research I

1
FLB 126Diagnosis and Treatment Planning I

1.5
FLB 128Classic Literature Review I

1
FLB 134Oral Pathology I

1
FLB 136Craniofacial Anomalies I

1
FLB 138Dentofacial Deformities Board I

1
FLB 140Craniofacial Anomalies Board I

0.5
FLB 160Clinical Orthodontics I

10
FLB 200Contemporary Orthodontics

1
FLB 202Dentofacial Orthopedics

0.5
FLB 204Surgical Orthodontics

1
FLB 206Biostatistics

1
FLC 216Forensic Dentistry

1
FLB 210Research II

1
FLB 226Diagnosis and Treatment Planning II

1
FLB 236Craniofacial Anomalies II

1
FLB 238Dentofacial Deformities Board II

1
FLB 240Craniofacial Anomalies Board II

0.5
FLB 260Clinical Orthodontics II

14.5
FLC 125Cone Beam Computed Tomography

0.5 - 1
Total Credit Hours:57.0-57.5

Second Year Curriculum

FLB 300Contemporary Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

1
FLB 302Orthodontic Principles and Techniques (Graber)

1
FLB 304Risk Management/Ethics

0.5
FLB 324Research III

1
FLB 326Diagnosis and Treatment Planning III

1
FLB 328Current Literature Review III

1
FLB 334Oral Pathology III

1
FLB 338Dentofacial Deformities Board III

1
FLB 340Craniofacial Anomalies Board III

0.5
FLB 360Clinical Orthodontics III

16
FLB 400Head and Neck Anatomy

1
FLC 404Orofacial Pain

2
FLB 424Research IV

1
FLB 426Diagnosis and Treatment Planning IV

1
FLB 428Current Literature Review IV

1
FLB 438Dentofacial Deformities Board IV

1
FLB 440Craniofacial Anomalies Board IV

0.5
FLB 460Clinical Orthodontics IV

15
Total Credit Hours:46.5

Total Credit Hours: 126