Orthodontics Orthodontology
A program that focuses on the advanced study of the guidance of growing dental structures and the correction of misalignments, disproportionate growth, and traumas caused by genetics, disease, injuries, and dysfunctional behaviors. Includes instruction in craniofacial growth and development, malocclusion, design and fabrication of orthodontic appliances, craniofacial alignment, physiological function and analysis, cephalometrics, model analysis, space analysis, surgical orthodontics, cleft lip and palate, and treatment planning and management.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 38 institutions across the United States, with a total of 900 degrees awarded annually.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
24
certificates awarded
Master's Degrees
127
degrees awarded
Doctoral Degrees
149
degrees awarded
Other Awards
600
awards given
Top Schools for Orthodontics Orthodontology
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.