The International Master’s in Orthodontics is a comprehensive 3-year postgraduate program designed to provide in-depth training in modern orthodontic techniques and practices. Each academic year is structured into three key components:
The program is designed to progressively build clinical confidence and expertise, making it ideal for dentists who wish to specialize in orthodontics at an international standard.
This one-year program (1,500 hours) introduces students to the fundamentals of orthodontic science and clinical practice. It includes theoretical courses in craniofacial growth, malocclusion etiology, biomechanics, and diagnostic tools, combined with preclinical typodont work and intensive clinical exposure.
The Advanced Master program builds on foundational knowledge and clinical experience. It focuses on complex cases, interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced mechanics, and leadership in orthodontic treatment planning and execution.
This Professional Master emphasizes digital innovations in orthodontics. It provides hands-on training in aligner therapy, 3D planning, intraoral scanning, and virtual treatment simulations, aligning students with the future of orthodontics.
IMO offers internationally aligned diplomas:
1. Essential Master Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
60 ECTS / 1 year
2. Professional Master Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
60 ECTS / 1 year
3. Basic Master Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (Essential and Advanced)
120 ECTS / 2 years
4. Combined Master Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (Essential, Advanced and Professional)
180 ECTS / 3 years
Graduates will be equipped to:
Note: The student cannot enroll in the Advanced Program before completing the Essential Program.
The Professional Program is dedicated to orthodontists.