Orthodontics Residency Program

Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics

The Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics extends over a period of 30 months and leads to a Certificate in Orthodontics. This postdoctoral program encompasses the study of basic sciences and other relevant areas by combining laboratory and clinical work with didactic courses. It is designed to meet the standards of the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Education for Advanced Education Programs in Orthodontics and to satisfy the American Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics requirements.

While there may be some advantages to applicants having at least one year of postdoctoral education following graduation from dental school, this does not preclude the acceptance of individuals who have graduated from dental school during the year for which they apply for admission.

Certificate with Master of Science Option

Applicants may choose to combine the certificate program with a Master of Science in Dentistry. In addition to providing an opportunity to engage in research, this option also provides a basis for graduates to pursue an academic career if they so desire. In addition to completing the didactic courses offered, each candidate will complete a thesis based on original research. Upon successful completion of requirements of the residency program and defense of a thesis, the candidate will be awarded a Master’s of Science Degree in Dentistry as well as a Certificate in Orthodontics.

Application

The Certificate in Orthodontics Program participates in the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), (i.e., the central application service sponsored by the American Dental Education Association). Interested applicants should apply through PASS. Application materials can be obtained through PASS or by contacting:

PASS

Suite 600
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2212
Telephone: (202) 332-8795

Application Fee: Pay the $25 postdoctoral application processing fee online.

Acceptance

An $850 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance. Please pay this deposit ONLY when directed to do so by the School of Dentistry.

Residents

Brice Bennick

B.S., D.M.D.

2029 Resident

Auburn University, B.S. in Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

Daniel Bobbitt

B.S., D.M.D.

2029 Resident

Auburn University, B.S. in Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

Maggie Mitchell

B.S., D.M.D.

2029 Resident

Samford University, B.S. in Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

Milad Motamedi

D.D.S., M.S.D.

2029 Resident

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, D.D.S
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, M.S.D in Prosthodontics

Melika Savoj

D.M.D.

2029 Resident

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

Emily Summers

B.S., D.M.D.

2029 Resident

The University of Georgia, B.S. in Biological Sciences
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, D.M.D.

Tereza Bokal

D.D.S.

2028 Resident

University of Ljubljana Faculty of Medicine, D.D.S.

Karla Claros Campos

D.D.S.

2028 Resident

University of El Salvador, D.D.S.

Andrew Jensen

B.S., D.M.D.

2028 Resident

Brigham Young University, B.S. in Microbiology
University of Utah, D.D.S.

Anna Marie Ronderos

B.S., D.M.D.

2028 Resident

Birmingham Southern College, B.S.
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

Emily Szoch

B.S., M.D.S.

2028 Resident

The University of Georgia, B.S. in Biology, B.S. in Psychology
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, D.M.D. 

Maryam Baghizadeh Fini

D.D.S., M.S.c

2027 Resident

Tehran University of Medical Sciences, D.D.S.
Oklahoma State University, M.S.c

Vincenzo Giovannitti

D.M.D.

2027 Resident

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.

Akanksha Mangal

B.D.S., M.D.S.

2027 Resident

Manipal University, India, B.D.S.
Pacific Dental College and Hospital, India, M.D.S. in Orthodontics

Heath Padgett

B.S., D.M.D.

2027 Resident

Samford University, B.S. in Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.

Jeff Vincent

D.M.D.

2027 Resident

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, D.M.D.