Orthodontics

The Orthodontic Internship program at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry offers the opportunity to build knowledge in orthodontics through a curriculum that balances clinical and didactic methods.

The intern participates in the hands-on treatment of patients with minor to moderate malocclusions, gaining the skills needed to diagnose and treat minor orthodontic malocclusions in practice. The intern also attends seminars with first-year orthodontic residents that include Growth and Development, Cephalometrics, Thesis Design, Orthodontic Philosophies and Techniques, Current Literature Review, Diagnostic and Treatment Planning Conference, and Progress Conference. The 11-month program, which runs from July 1 to May 30, requires work on a research study that produces a national presentation or publication, in order for the intern to become a more competitive applicant for orthodontic programs. Approximately one day per week is allotted for research throughout the duration of the program.

As the second-oldest dental school in the U.S., the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry upholds a legacy of innovation in dental education, research efforts, community service, and pioneering healthcare services. Founded in 1863, Kornberg remains a pillar in the dental community. We have more than 7,000 alumni currently redefining the field of oral health around the world.

Faculty at the Kornberg School of Dentistry are expert practitioners who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and shaping the next generation of dentists. Their expertise spans endodontics, general dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Under faculty mentorship, students participate in didactic curricula, rigorous clinical experience, and advanced research efforts in state-of-the-art labs and facilities to meet the demands of the rapidly changing practice of dentistry and provide humanistic care to patients.