Master of Science:

The Master of Science program in Orthodontics is designed to qualify candidates for specialty practice and/or academic careers and for examination for certification by the American Board of Orthodontics. It is a 30-month continuous program (10 academic quarters) and consists of course work in the basic sciences, laboratory, theory, clinic, and research in related fields. Class schedules can be found here.

Selection Process:

For detailed information on applying to the program, click here.

Faculty of the Department of Orthodontics will review completed applications received in the Office of Admissions by the deadline specified by PASS. From the submitted materials, applicants will be selected for invitations to interview. Selection criteria for interviews are multifaceted, taking into account all the application materials. Interviews typically take place in early November. Those selected will be sent invitations as soon as possible, usually by early October. Following interviews, applicants will be rank ordered by the Department and submitted to the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program.

Course offerings:

Additional Information:

Specific questions regarding the graduate orthodontic program should be directed to:

Dr. Larry Doyle
Graduate Program Director
Department of Orthodontics
OHSU School of Dentistry
611 SW Campus Drive
Portland, OR 97239-3097

e-mail: doylela@ohsu.edu
Phone: (503) 494-6155
Fax: (503) 494-5777

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to:

Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
OHSU School of Dentistry
611 SW Campus Drive
Portland, OR 97239-3097

e-mail: sodadmit@ohsu.edu
Phone: (503) 494-5274
Fax: (503) 494-6244