Company approved by the Ministry of Education of Iran

All universities, in which there is a specialization: Master’s Degree in Orthodontics

Program Description:

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dentoalveolar disorders. Successful completion of the program leads to an MSc degree.

Definition

The main areas of practice and services provided by program graduates include:

• Contributing to healthcare as a key factor in the sustainable development of society
• Preventing complications arising from prevalent dentoalveolar disorders, improving quality of life, and reducing healthcare costs nationwide
• Providing appropriate treatment for dentoalveolar disorders in recognition of their importance to public health promotion and maintenance
• Keeping informed of the latest scientific and technological advances
• Conducting research and expanding the boundaries of knowledge

 Objectives:

This educational program aims to train orthodontists who meet global standards in knowledge, scientific competence, and practical skills. Graduates will be able to provide preventive and therapeutic services of standard quality in their field, while playing an active role in advancing science and expanding the boundaries of research.

Objectives:  Specific

Graduates of the orthodontics specialty program should acquire the following skills:

• Identify and diagnose dentofacial anomalies and evaluate their multidimensional nature in relation to dentoalveolar anomalies and functional and morphological disturbances of the orodentoalveolar system
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of biology, neuromuscular physiology, and occlusion as they relate to clinical orthodontics
• Possess the knowledge and skills required to understand and document patients’ clinical problems, develop appropriate evidence-based treatment plans, and use various therapeutic methods to prevent and correct dentoalveolar anomalies
• Possess the knowledge and skills required to communicate and provide services in collaboration with other specialties, particularly in orthognathic surgery, cleft care, and syndromic conditions
• Evaluate and apply information and data from new studies in clinical practice
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge and skills in research methodology and design research protocols in orthodontics

Total Course Credits  

• Common basic sciences                   5
• Specific basic sciences                     5
• Related sciences                               5
• Core courses                                    93

Program Curriculum

For more information, please download theOrthodontics Program Curriculum