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Orthodontics

University of Louisville

Master's DegreeCIP: 51.0508

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Louisville, Kentucky

    2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, Kentucky, 40292-0001

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationInstructingLearning StrategiesWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageBiologyCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingPsychology

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexteritySpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
  • Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial
  • Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos o
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Medical softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareDevelopment environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareWord processing software

Tools

Adhesive removing pliersAutoclave sterilizersBand contouring pliersBand pushersBand removersBand slitting pliersBird beak pliersBoone gaugesBracket removing pliersCap removing pliersCheek retractorsCold sterilizersCollege tweezersDental cone beam computed tomography CT equipmentDental curing light sources3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital cameras

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Orthodontists29-1023.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Orthodontic diagnostic and treatment frameworks — develop and standardize at the organizational or institutional level to elevate care quality across a multi-site practice or academic department.
  • Clinical education programs for orthodontic residents — design, implement, and evaluate to build diagnostic and technical competency in the next generation of specialists within an accredited training program.
  • Complex multidisciplinary treatment protocols involving surgical, periodontal, and prosthodontic collaboration — lead and coordinate to achieve optimal outcomes for the most challenging patient cases in a specialty referral center.
  • Organizational policies governing patient records, diagnostic standards, and appliance protocols — author and enforce to ensure regulatory compliance and clinical excellence across a large orthodontic organization.
  • Strategic investment in orthodontic technology platforms including medical software, imaging systems, and digital workflow tools — direct evaluation and adoption to advance practice capabilities at the enterprise level.
  • Orthodontic research initiatives — conceive, fund, and oversee to generate new knowledge in biomechanics, appliance design, or diagnostic methodology within an academic or professional research environment.
  • Quality assurance and clinical outcomes measurement systems — design and implement to monitor practice-wide performance, identify improvement opportunities, and report to governing bodies.
  • Professional development culture within an orthodontic team — model and mentor by sharing advanced clinical reasoning, literature synthesis, and ethical decision-making in a leadership role.
  • Community and public health engagement on orthodontic and dental-facial health — lead outreach, advocacy, and education initiatives to improve access and awareness at a regional or national level.
  • Institutional orthodontic curriculum or clinical guidelines — author and disseminate as a recognized subject-matter authority, influencing standards of practice across the specialty at a national or international level.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
90%
Placement Rate
80%