CDE1742 - Ortho Intern Fall

Course Description

One Year Orthodontic Internship Program at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Length of the Internship:

• The program will be 12 months in length starting on July 1 and ending on June 30^th of each year.

Tuition and Costs:

• The tuition for the program is $40,000.00 with a $5,000.00 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance to the program. $15,000.00 is due no later than

 July 1^st 2022 with the remaining $20,000.00 to be paid by the following

January 5, 2023

• There may be some additional cost for travel, and University fees.
• You will be required to purchase the same camera and flash as well as the instrument package that the residents utilize.
• Tuition and costs may not be eligible for Federal Student Loans.

Objectives of the program:

• The program curriculum will provide an experience in both clinical and didactic orthodontics for the general practitioner who may be interested in pursuing eventual acceptance into an Orthodontic residency program.
•  The educational component will be beyond the scope of undergraduate dental education.

• The Intern will become familiar with contemporary orthodontic procedures.
• The Intern will learn to use 3-D imaging photography and CBCT images and their application to orthodontic diagnosis.
• The Intern will become more familiar with research design and protocols.

Clinical Experiences:

• The Intern at the discretion of the Graduate Program Director will participate in hands-on treatment of patients with minor to moderate malocclusions.

Didactic Experience:

• The Intern will participate in the seminars with the first year orthodontic residents.  Following are some examples of the seminars: Growth and Development, Cephalometrics, Thesis Design, Orthodontic Philosophies and Techniques, Current Literature Review, Diagnostic and Treatment Planning Conference, and Progress Conference.

Research Experience:

• The Intern, in conjunction with the Director of Research, will participate on a research study that is expected to produce either a national presentation or publication.
• Approximately one day per week will be allotted to research.

Outcomes:

• Upon completion of the fellowship the Fellow will receive a certificate of attendance and up to 1,500 hours of continuing education units. (CEUs)
• The Fellow will be able to diagnose and treat limited orthodontic malocclusions.