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Program details
The Department of Preventive Dental Science offers graduate instruction and research leading to a Master of Dentistry degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Expected duration: 3 years
Program requirements
You will need to complete the following:
- 40 credit hours of coursework
- Master’s thesis preparation
- Oral defense of your research project
- Research presentation at an international forum
- Article submission for publication based on your research
- Limited teaching in the undergraduate orthodontic clinic
- Outreach participation to underserved communities
Tuition and fees
You will pay the yearly program fee for each year you are registered. For more details, refer to the Graduate tuition and fees page.
Accreditation and eligibility
This program is:
- Fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada
- Recognized by the American Dental Association
Completing the program makes you eligible for the following examinations:
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- National Dental Specialty Exams
- American Board of Orthodontics
Sample course offerings
- PDSD 7000: Neural Basis of Oropharyngeal Therapy (3 credit hours)
- PDSD 7020: The Mechanics of Orthodontic Therapy (6 credit hours)
- PDSD 7040: Clinical Craniofacial Growth and Development (3 credit hours)
- PDSD 7060: Cephalometric Analysis (3 credit hours)
- PDSD 7070: Biology of Orthodontic and Facial Orthopedics (3 credit hours)
- ANAT 7060: Advanced Human Macroscopic (Gross) Anatomy (6 credit hours)
- DDSS 7030: Advanced Oral Radiology (1 credit hours)
- CHSC 6810: Biostatistics for Clinicians (3 credit hours)
- DDSS: 7230 Advanced Oral Pathology (6 credit hours)
- RSTD: 7150 Orthodontic Biomaterials (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the MDent in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To be considered for entry into the Master of Dentistry in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program, you must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Graduate degree: Completion of a minimum four-year university-based dentistry program.
- Clinical experience: At least one year of clinical experience.
Additionally, all applicants must fulfill the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
Application process
Applications for the Master of Dentistry in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program are accepted once a year for June entry only. To apply, you must complete the online application, which includes several components.
Application components
- Application fee: A non-refundable fee is required. Learn more here.
- Official academic transcripts: Submit transcripts from all recognized post-secondary institutions, regardless of whether you have been awarded a degree. You can scan and upload your transcripts directly through the online application. Transcripts sent directly from the institution are not required until after admission.
- Current curriculum vitae: Provide an up-to-date curriculum vitae that details your education and experience.
- Letters of recommendation: Three letters must be requested through the application.
- Biographical sketch: Include a one to two-page document discussing your educational and career objectives, personal experiences, and other factors that have influenced your goals.
- Proof of English language proficiency: Submit evidence of English language proficiency if applicable. Find more information here.
Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions Committee for Orthodontics reviews applications in August and September and holds interviews in September and October.
Applications open up to 18 months prior to the start term.
Important dates for Canadian, US, and International applicants
| Term | Annual application deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer (June) | August 1 |
NOTE: Applicants must submit their online application along with supporting documentation and the application fee by the deadline date indicated.
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
Dean’s Office, Graduate Programs
Room D113 Dentistry Building
780 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne Campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2
orthodontics@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3571
Fax: 204-272-3077