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Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics

Application Deadline

August 15

The Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics extends over a period of 30 months and leads to a Certificate in Orthodontics. This postdoctoral program encompasses the study of basic sciences and other relevant areas by combining laboratory and clinical work with didactic courses. It is designed to meet the standards of the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Education for Advanced Education Programs in Orthodontics and to satisfy the American Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics requirements.

While there may be some advantages to applicants having at least one year of postdoctoral education following graduation from dental school, this does not preclude the acceptance of individuals who have graduated from dental school during the year for which they apply for admission.

Certificate with Master of Science Option

Applicants may choose to combine the certificate program with a Master of Science in Dentistry. In addition to providing an opportunity to engage in research, this option also provides a basis for graduates to pursue an academic career if they so desire. In addition to completing the didactic courses offered, each candidate will complete a thesis based on original research. Upon successful completion of requirements of the residency program and defense of a thesis, the candidate will be awarded a Master’s of Science Degree in Dentistry as well as a Certificate in Orthodontics.

Application

The Certificate in Orthodontics Program participates in the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), (i.e., the central application service sponsored by the American Dental Education Association). Interested applicants should apply through PASS. Application materials can be obtained through PASS or by contacting:

PASS

Suite 600
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2212
Telephone: (202) 332-8795

Application Fee: Pay the $25 postdoctoral application processing fee online.

Acceptance

An $850 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance. Please pay this deposit ONLY when directed to do so by the School of Dentistry.

Residents

Maryam Baghizadeh Fini

Maryam Baghizadeh Fini

D.D.S., M.S.c

2027 Resident

Tehran University of Medical Sciences, D.D.S.
Oklahoma State University, M.S.c

Vincenzo Giovannitti

Vincenzo Giovannitti

D.M.D.

2027 Resident

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.

Akanksha Mangal

Akanksha Mangal

B.D.S., M.D.S.

2027 Resident

Manipal University, India, B.D.S.
Pacific Dental College and Hospital, India, M.D.S. in Orthodontics

Heath Padgett

Heath Padgett

B.S., D.M.D.

2027 Resident

Samford University, B.S. in Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

Jeff Vincent

Jeff Vincent

D.M.D.

2027 Resident

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

McKenna Gibson

McKenna Gibson

D.M.D.

2026 Resident

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

Haley Hannabass

Haley Hannabass

D.M.D.

2026 Resident

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.

Kavita Nayar

Kavita Nayar

B.D.S., M.D.S., F.D.S., R.C.P.S.

2026 Resident

Mangalore University, India, B.D.S.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, F.D.S., R.C.P.S.

Jolaiya Oguntoba

Jolaiya Oguntoba

B.D.S., Cert.

2026 Resident

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, B.D.S.
Georgian College, Ontario Canada, Cert.

Jared Teeples

Jared Teeples

D.D.S.

2026 Resident

University of Utah, D.D.S.

Ahu Topkara

Ahu Topkara

D.D.S., Ph.D.

2026 Resident

University of Alabama at Birmingham, D.M.D.
Selcuk University, Turkiye, Ph.D. (Ortho)
Istanbul University, Turkiye, D.D.S.

Ahmed Abumustafa

Ahmed Abumustafa

D.D.S., M.S.

2025 Resident

Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt, D.D.S.
Manila Central University, Philippines, M.S. in Orthodontics

Pierpont Brown

Pierpont Brown

D.M.D.

2025 Resident

The Dental College of Georgia, D.M.D.
NYU Langone (AEGD)

Hassan Chihab

Hassan Chihab

M.S.

2025 Resident

University of Minnesota, M.S. in Prosthodontics

Tanner Godfrey

Tanner Godfrey

D.M.D., Ph.D.

2025 Resident

University of Alabama at Birmingham, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Gina Liu

Gina Liu

D.D.S.

2025 Resident

Virginia Commonwealth University, D.D.S.

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Post-doctoral Orthodontic Certificate

Christos C. Vlachos, D.D.S., D.M.D., M.S. 
Program Director and Associate Professor
SDB 307
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