Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Chair: Stephanos Kyrkanides,
DDS, MS, PhD
Program Director: Marshall Deeney, DDS
The Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Division offers a two-year certificate program, that meets the requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the American Board of Orthodontics. Six candidates are accepted each year.
Mission
A major thrust of the academic Orthodontic Division, under the direction of Dr. Stephanos Kyrkanides, is to develop alumni with exceptional clinical expertise in the specialty of orthodontics; a strong diagnostic ability on the part of the resident dentists to evaluate the multifaceted aspects of a craniofacial problem; and the clinical acumen and technical knowledge to clinically rectify the problem. The focus of the program is not predominately geared to producing teachers, researchers, or private practitioners, all of which are important, but to cultivating a clinically-oriented individual with the necessary background to think critically and function accordingly. Extensive exposure to a diverse faculty, fellow residents, and clinical research gives the student the opportunity to choose any one or all three of these roles for the future.
Didactic Courses and Lectures
The orthodontic curriculum is a tight, structured program that imparts a good deal of information within a two-year program. Fundamental concepts in growth and development are studied together with basic human biology as it relates to the development of the craniofacial complex in terms of the skeletal, soft tissue, and dentoalveolar structures. A multidisciplinary approach lays a foundation for evidence-based analysis and treatment planning. In addition to the diagnosis and correction of more conventional malocclusions, residents are exposed to the diagnosis and treatment of congenital birth defects in the craniofacial region. They are taught to understand, aid, and communicate with other professional disciplines involved in this area.
Course Listing
Clinical Activities
Faculty members conduct special seminars with the residents. Faculty facilitate the correlation between the didactic and clinical aspects of orthodontics in addition to their clinical supervision. The underlying theme of faculty is to associate the biological aspects of the patient with the mechanical considerations of treatment. Faculty make a concerted effort to guide residents toward an understanding of differential diagnosis, growth measurement, treatment planning, and outcomes assessment; and toward evaluation and use of these concepts in relevant professional decision-making processes.
Research
An important objective for all in the program and essential to all health professionals who wish to provide quality care is to encourage additional interest and investigation. Residents are required to complete a clinical or basic science research project of publishable quality in an area of their interest. Although they work under the guidance of a faculty member, originality and independent study is expected.
Graduate Degree Programs
Programs leading to the master of science degree or doctor of philosophy degree can be integrated with the clinical training program through the University of Rochester or pursued independently.
Objectives of the Program
- Develop an individual with exceptional clinical expertise in the specialty of orthodontics. Develop strong diagnostic ability to evaluate the multifacets of a problem and provide the clinical acumen and technical knowledge to clinically rectify the problem.
- Develop an individual with a strong biological orientation, having been exposed to the basic biological sciences and having learned to apply this knowledge to clinical principles and clinical procedures.Clinical therapy is considered to be governed by biologic concepts rather than attempting to subjugate biologic principles to technical procedures.
- Develop an individual capable of critically evaluating current research information and determining potential application to clinical principles and procedures.
- Develop some experience in clinical research methodology and provide some basic training in clinical research. This is important in order to further clinical knowledge and to apply it to quality clinical procedure. Students are obligated to conduct research projects and to present research reports to their peers.
- Provide the opportunity to learn from, to communicate with, and to be constructively helpful to other professional disciplines.
- Make individuals cognizant of limitations imposed by genetic predispositions and craniofacial growth discrepancies.
Tuition for International Students:
1st Year: $24,600
2nd Year: $27,100
Third Year: No Tuition
Stipend for US and Canadian Residents:
1st Year: $21,726
2nd Year: $22,539
Application Process
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For further information on the Orthodontics program, contact Diane Prinsen at 585-275-5012 or diane_prinsen@urmc.rochester.edu.
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