Overview

The Oral Biology major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to offer a broad spectrum of didactic, clinical, research, and teaching experience in the field of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The emphasis of the programme is to prepare the graduate for successful completion of all examinations and case presentations required for board certification and to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

The programme trains the resident to have a broad knowledge and understanding of growth and development, diagnosis and treatment planning, biomechanics, craniofacial anomalies, interdisciplinary dentistry, surgical orthodontics, research methodology, classic and current review of the literature, and teaching experiences. Patient care is conducted in a state of the art orthodontic clinic and technology is available for complete electronic patient records, as well as the latest in radiographic and diagnostic digital imaging.

Career Possibilities

Orthodontics

6-digit ED CIP for Orthodontics programme : 51.0508

CIP Program description: Orthodontics programme Tuition & Fees: $43,963 per semester

Tuition: 1st and 2nd year - $79,000; 3rd year $42,000

Supplies & Equipment: $5,000 per year ($15,000 total)

Time Completion Rate: 34 months

On-time Graduation Rate: 100%

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cephalometrics

Clinic Orthodontics

Biomechanical

Growth
Development

Orthodontic Materials

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 34 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

147 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Must have passed Parts I and II, National Dental Board Examination.

Must have earned a DMD/DDS degree from a program in the US or Canada that is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation

Must be eligible for a Nevada state dental license and receive a full or limited dental license from the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners prior to engaging in any clinical activity.

Application through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) including specified letters of recommendations.

Background and criminal checks as required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

28605 USD / year

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In-State

8414 USD / year

≈ 8414 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

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Funding

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