Program Quick Facts
The mission of the Texas A&M School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics' advanced education program is to graduate highly proficient, critical thinking, master's degree level orthodontic specialists who can effectively serve the public in both community-based practice and an academic environment and are prepared to become life-long learners and leaders within the profession.
Our Objective
To provide the student with a well-balanced educational experience, integrating a strong foundation in the basic sciences and research with a diverse clinical experience. To graduate a specialist with the highly refined analytical, clinical, and management skills necessary to provide optimum orthodontic care for the public.
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of the Graduate Orthodontic Program at the School of Dentistry is to prepare students for clinical practice in the specialty of orthodontics. Since this program requires scientific research, culminating in an MS in Oral Biology, our graduates develop critical thinking skills, while making significant contributions to the art and science of the specialty of orthodontics. Our goal is to impart in-depth knowledge of the biological and mechanical principles governing the practice of orthodontics and to allow students to develop excellent proficiency in orthodontics while treating a wide variety of malocclusions using multiple techniques. This expertise will be accomplished utilizing a variety of philosophies of diagnosis and treatment from a diverse faculty of approximately 25 outstanding practitioners and educators.