The UNLV School of Dental Medicine would
like to thank you for your interest in our Advanced Education in Orthodontics
and Dentofacial Orthopedics Residency Program. This 24-month
graduate program integrates biomedical sciences, clinical sciences
and professional studies to provide eight highly qualified dentists
per class/year a unique opportunity to earn a certificate in orthodontics
and dentofacial orthopedics. The mission of the program's
administration, faculty, and staff is to educate orthodontists who
possess the knowledge, skills, values and diversity to begin the practice
of orthodontics as ethical practitioners committed to life-long learning,
dedicated to fulfilling the public's trust and providing access
to care for a diverse population. Our residents will strive toward
improving the oral health of the people of the State of Nevada by relentlessly
studying the etiology, treatment options, research and prevention of
dental and skeletal malocclusions and providing excellent care in orthodontics
and dentofacial orthopedics utilizing the latest technology and treatment
techniques in our state of the art clinical facility.
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Vision
Leading orthodontics by integrating innovation and tradition.
Mission
To create an orthodontic program that is nationally recognized
for excellence through advanced technology, outstanding education, research,
and community service, engaging dynamic and exceptional faculty, residents,
and staff.
Values
- People are the most important asset to our program
and the pursuit of our vision, purpose and goal.
- Diversity in faculty, residents
and staff promotes academic and clinical excellence and helps to
ensure a workforce that is adequate to meet the oral health needs
of the public.
- Education and continuous learning (life-long
learner) are critical for the professional and personal growth
of our programs administrative leadership, its faculty, residents
and staff.
- Collegiality is essential to develop
and foster mutual respect, to set standards, and to help others
achieve and exceed expectations.
- Altruism, service
to the community, and care for the welfare of patients and the
public at large is a societal obligation of the UNLV School
of Dental Medicine, our program and of the dental profession.
- Interdisciplinary
collaboration promotes individual achievement and unity
of purpose.
- Teamwork enables our program to
accomplish results greater than those achievable by a single individual.
- Integrity is the hallmark of the thoughts,
actions, and relationships of all those who comprise our program.
- The application of science and information
technology are
vital means for contributing to the dental profession.
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Future
- Creation of traditions that foster unity, pride, honor and
dedication among the faculty, residents, and staff
- Promoting unity
of the UNLV School of Dental Medicine predoctoral and advanced dental
education programs by taking a leadership role in engaging faculty,
residents, students and staff
- Service as ambassadors of UNLV School
of Dental Medicine through community outreach programs
- Development
of a strong and proud alumni association
- Real, visible, and valued
contributions to the dental profession and to the orthodontic community
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Program
Overview
The UNLV School of Dental Medicine, Advanced Education in Orthodontics
and Dentofacial Orthopedics offers a 24-month certificate residency.
Class size is eight residents per year and will begin in late June or
early July of each year. The program is designed to offer a broad spectrum
of didactic, clinical, research and teaching experience in the field
of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The emphasis of the program
is to prepare the graduate for successful completion of all three phases
required for board certification and to become a Diplomate of the American
Board of Orthodontics, the oldest specialty in dentistry.
The program trains the resident to have a broad knowledge and understanding
of growth and development, diagnosis and treatment planning, biomechanics,
craniofacial anomalies, interdisciplinary dentistry, surgical orthodontics,
research methodology, classic and current review of the literature
and teaching experiences. Patient care is conducted in a state
of the art orthodontic clinic and technology is available for complete
electronic patient records, as well as the latest in radiographic and
diagnostic digital imaging. Patients are screened and accepted
for treatment based on the level of treatment difficulty, educational
benefit and needs of the orthodontic residents. These treatment
cases represent a cross-section of the cases encountered in private
practice to ensure the residents preparedness to practice orthodontics
in a diverse population.
The first year is composed primarily of small group seminars and lectures
integrated with clinical experiences in preparing and initiating treatment
of comprehensive orthodontic care. The program will begin each
year in early July with an introduction to orthodontic techniques and
clinical procedures with patients assigned to each resident upon matriculation. The
curriculum includes; clinical seminars, clinical orthodontics, diagnosis,
treatment planning and case presentations, biomedical sciences, clinical
sciences and professional studies core curriculum, research and classic
literature reviews. Patient assignments throughout the residency
will be adjusted to meet the educational needs of each resident. Proficiency
evaluations will be given semi-annually to ensure each resident is
progressing in the program and to provide constructive feedback.
The second year includes continued patient care and an advanced level
of the biomedical sciences, clinical sciences and professional studies
curriculum initiated in the first year. Case presentations by
the residents, in the same format recommended by the American Board
of Orthodontics, which allow in-depth review of treatment and outcomes
provided to the patient population. Practice management reviews
and examines aspects of traditional private practice and other options
available upon completion of their training. Externships to local,
regional and/or national orthodontic practices are encouraged. The
orthodontic residents also gain valuable educational experience by
teaching the predoctoral students a preclinical setting as well as
mentoring and providing consultation in the clinic.
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Program
Expenses
Tuition: $45,000 per year*
Clinic Usage fees: $5,000 per summer year
* Periodic tuition increases made at the discretion of the Board of Regents
In addition to tuition and clinical usage fee's residents will be required
to purchase a laptop computer, a digital camera, textbooks and other materials
specified by the program. Plus all fees pertaining to obtaining a “Limited
License” to practice dentistry in the state of Nevada.
It is required by the Nevada
State Board of Dental Examiners that
all medical and dental residents must obtain a “Limited License” to
practice in the State of Nevada. For detailed information, please
contact Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director for the NSBDE at 800-DDS-EXAM
or nsbde@nsbde.nv.gov.
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Accreditation
The UNLV
School of Dental Medicine, Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial
Orthopedics Residency earned the status of “Initial
Accreditation” from the Commission on Dental Accreditation, July
29, 2005. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized
by the United States Department of Education. For more information
regarding this process you may contact the Commission on Dental Accreditation
at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Application
All
applications to the UNLV School of Dental Medicine, Advanced Education
in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics will be processed through
the Postdoctoral
Application Support Service (PASS). Please
refer to their website for
detailed information regarding our program. Minimum requirements
for applicants to be considered for our graduate program are as follows:
Applicant must be in good moral and academic standing, proficient in
the English language, currently enrolled in, or have graduated from,
an accredited U.S. or Canadian Dental School and have successfully
completed National Boards part I examination.
No supplemental application is needed and only a recent color photo
needs to be sent directly to the UNLV School of Dental Medicine (mailing
address provided below), since PASS does not accept photos.
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Admission
UNLV strives for diversity; therefore, all applicants are ranked based
on both quantitative and qualitative criteria to support the admissions
committee criteria for interviewing applicants as well as admission
to the program. This program does not participate in the national MATCH.
Selection of candidates is based on the following:
Quantitative Criteria
The quantitative ranking is based on three criteria: Class rank, National
Board Scores, Part I and Part II. Class rank is preferred to the
GPA, since we feel it is a more reliable and uniform measure of academic
standing (GPA was used as a qualitative measure).
Some applicants will not have a class ranking, in which case that
score is disregarded for the ranking and more value is placed on the
qualitative GPA.
Applicants without National Board Part II scores will be given a score
for Part II that is the average of that year's applicant pool.
The overall score is an average of these scores. The rank is based
on this average score.
Qualitative Criteria
The qualitative (non-cognitive) factors are used to ensure a diversified
pool of candidates for admission. These include, but are not limited
to, the following; experience from private practice, evidence of
research activity, evidence of teaching, participation in a GPR or
AEGD program, and letters of recommendation.
Only qualified applicants are invited for interview. Those not invited
are immediately informed.
Admission is based on the quantitative and qualitative factors and
the interview. Candidates are informed of their acceptance into the
program in mid-November. Those who accept the offer must submit proof
of withdrawal from the MATCH. Selected applicants must be in good academic
and ethical standing, have successfully completed National Boards Part
I and II, graduated from an accredited U.S. or Canadian Dental School,
submit a background check to PBIS, and obtain a regular or limited
license to practice dentistry in State of Nevada. Official National
Board Part I and Part II Board scores as well as a final dental school
transcript must be forwarded directly to the SDM Admissions Office
prior to matriculation.
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Mailing Address (for color photo)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Office of Admissions & Student Affairs
Attn: Orthodontic Postgraduate Program
School of Dental Medicine
1001 Shadow Lane, MS 7410
Las Vegas, NV 89106
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Orthodontic Faculty
James Gibson, DDS, MS
Orthodontic Residency Program, Loma Linda University, 2005
Dental School: Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2003
James Mah, DDS, MS, DMSc
Orthodontic Residency Program: University of Alberta, 1992
Dental School: University of Alberta, 1988
Bob Martin, DDS
Orthodontic Residency Program: Medical College of Virginia, 1965
Dental School: Medical College of Virginia, 1956
Gerry Samson, DDS
Orthodontic Residency Program: Northwestern University, 1981
Dental School: Marquette University, 1975
Clifford Seran, DMD, FACD
Orthodontic Residency Program, University of Pennsylvania, 1972
Dental School: University of Pennsylvania, 1970
Dawn Wagner, DMD
Orthodontic Residency Program: University of Pennsylvania, 2002
Dental School: Case Western Reserve University, 1994
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Contact
Information
For
all questions regarding our program and/or application process, please
contact:
Dr. Clifford C. Seran
Interim Program Director
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Dental Medicine
1001 Shadow Lane, MS 7410
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: 702-774-2697
Fax: 702-774-2696
cliff.seran@unlv.edu
Monica Serna
Administrative Assistant III
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Dental Medicine
1001 Shadow Lane, MS 7410
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: 702-774-2698
Fax: 702-774-2696
monica.serna@unlv.edu
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Curriculum
- 2007
Year: 1 and 2
First year Orthodontic Courses
Trimester 1
ORTH 8001 — Introduction to Orthodontics, Summer
ORTH 8101 — Introduction to Clinical Seminars,
ORTH 8201 — Introduction to Clinical Orthodontics,
ORTH 8301 — Introduction
to Research, Summer
Trimester 2
ORTH 8102 — Clinical Seminars, Fall
ORTH 8102 — Clinical Seminars, Fall
ORTH 8202 — Clinical Orthodontics, Fall
ORTH 8312 — Advanced Research, Fall
ORTH 8402 — Biomedical Sciences Core, Fall
ORTH 8502 — Clinical Sciences Core, Fall
ORTH 8602 — Diagnosis, Treatment Planning & Case Presentations,
Fall
ORTH 8702 — Professional Studies Core: Biostatistics and
Epidemiology, Fall
ORTH 8802 — Literature
Review/Journal Club, Fall
Trimester 3
ORTH 8103 — Clinical
Seminars, Spring
ORTH 8203 — Clinical
Orthodontics, Spring
ORTH 8313 — Advanced
Research, Spring
ORTH 8403 — Biomedical
Sciences Core, Spring
ORTH 8503 — Clinical
Sciences Core, Spring
ORTH 8603 — Diagnosis,
Treatment Planning & Case Presentations, Spring
ORTH 8703 — Professional
Studies Core: Cultural Diversity, Spring
ORTH 8803 — Literature
Review/Journal Club, Spring
Trimester 4
ORTH 8104 — Clinical
Seminars, Summer
ORTH 8204 — Clinical
Orthodontics, Summer
ORTH 8314 — Advanced
Research, Summer
ORTH 8414 — Advanced
Biomedical Sciences, Summer
ORTH
8514 — Advanced
Clinical Sciences, Summer
ORTH 8604 — Diagnosis,
Treatment Planning & Case Presentations, Summer
ORTH 8714 — Advanced
Professional Studies: Practice Management, Summer
ORTH 8804 — Literature
Review/Journal Club, Summer
Trimester 5
ORTH 8105 — Clinical
Seminars, Fall
ORTH 8205 — Clinical
Orthodontics, Fall
ORTH 8315 — Advanced
Research, Fall
ORTH 8415 — Advanced
Biomedical Sciences, Fall
ORTH 8515 — Advanced
Clinical Sciences, Fall
ORTH 8605 — Diagnosis,
Treatment Planning & Case Presentations, Fall
ORTH 8715 — Advanced
Professional Studies: Patient Management I, Fall
ORTH 8805 — Literature
Review/Journal Club, Fall
Trimester 6
ORTH 8106 — Clinical
Seminars, Spring
ORTH 8206 — Clinical
Orthodontics, Spring
ORTH 8316 — Advanced
Research, Spring
ORTH 8416 — Advanced
Biomedical Sciences, spring
ORTH 8516 — Advanced
Clinical Sciences: Radiology, spring
ORTH 8606 — Diagnosis,
Treatment Planning & Case Presentations, Spring
ORTH 8716 — Advanced
Professional Studies: Patient Management II, spring
ORTH 8806 — Literature
Review/Journal Club, Spring
Updates
Effective
August 9, 2007, a reduction in program size has been implemented from
the current 16-dental residents per class to eight per class. This
step will more closely align enrollment in the orthodontics program
with that of other programs nationwide, while also preventing saturation
of the local market.
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