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Advanced Certificate in Orthodontics

University of Illinois Chicago

Post-Master's CertificateCIP: 51.0508

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Chicago, Illinois

    601 S Morgan, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

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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: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Master's Certificate)

  • Craniofacial and dental-facial abnormalities across a full diagnostic spectrum — diagnose autonomously and distinguish among complex conditions requiring multidisciplinary intervention in a specialty orthodontic practice.
  • Comprehensive diagnostic record sets including cephalometric analyses — study and synthesize independently to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for non-routine patient presentations.
  • Multiphase orthodontic treatment plans — design, communicate, and adjust for diverse patient populations including children, adolescents, and adults in a full-scope orthodontic practice.
  • Custom dental appliance selection and fitting — determine optimal appliance type and execute precise placement for complex malocclusions, skeletal discrepancies, and surgical cases in a specialty clinic.
  • Progressive appliance adjustments and biomechanical force management — perform with high precision and clinical judgment across the full course of treatment in an autonomous practice environment.
  • Patient and family education regarding treatment plans, timelines, and costs — deliver with clarity, empathy, and individualized communication strategies in a private or group orthodontic practice.
  • Non-routine clinical findings suggesting systemic or pathological involvement — identify, critically evaluate, and coordinate appropriate specialist referrals in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
  • Diagnostic and treatment records for medico-legal and regulatory compliance — prepare, review, and maintain to professional and institutional standards in a licensed orthodontic practice.
  • Emerging orthodontic technologies including digital imaging and CAD-CAM appliances — evaluate and integrate into clinical workflows to improve patient outcomes in a contemporary practice setting.
  • Active learning from clinical outcomes and literature — apply systematically to refine treatment protocols and resolve atypical case challenges in an evidence-based orthodontic practice.

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

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