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If you’re a dental graduate who wants to pursue a career in orthodontics, this programme is for you. The Professional Doctorate Programme in Orthodontics provides integrated training for dentists who aspire to be specialists, either in primary or secondary services, or clinical academics.

• Study the most contemporary approaches to orthodontic treatment and develop a portfolio of technical skills
• Get membership to the RLH Orthodontic Alumni Association offering sponsorship opportunities for overseas study
• Undertake extensive clinical training with children and adolescents
• Cover all the topics in the GDC (UK) Specialist Curriculum
• Study at one of the UK’s top-rated dental schools: we’re joint first for research environment (REF 2021)

Our curriculum covers a wide spectrum of topics. You’ll touch upon key orthodontic principles such as the biomechanical principles of tooth movement and the development, growth and influence of the skeletal and soft tissues on the dentition. You’ll also learn how to formulate a diagnosis of malocclusion and an appropriate treatment plan.

You’ll apply your learning in hands-on clinical training with children and adolescents and undertake a research project with supervision from our expert clinicians and academics. You’ll hone in on key techniques and practises, such as treating a variety of malocclusions.

You will receive professional doctorate-level research training and undertake your own. You will develop an understanding of the importance of materials science in orthodontics and gain critical appraisal skills in relation to published literature.

Find out more and apply by 31 January