The Fellowship Directory lists 51 orthodontics fellowships at 51 institutions. The main training cities are Boston, Los Angeles and Multiple sites. 57% say they accept international medical graduates and 2% describe a visa route. The most common length is 3 years. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many orthodontics fellowships are there?
51 listings at 51 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
29 of the 51 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 1 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
Master of Science in Orthodontics (Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)): 12 October 2026; Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Residency Training Programme in Orthodontics (Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (National University Centre for Oral Health)): 15 October 2026; Título Profesional de Especialista en Ortodoncia y Ortopedia Dento Maxilo Facial (Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile): 23 October 2026.
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USAAdvanced Education in OrthodonticsTufts University School of Dental Medicine · Boston, United StatesUSAAdvanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsUCLA School of Dentistry · Los Angeles, United StatesUSAGraduate Orthodontics Program (MSD/Certificate)University of Washington School of Dentistry · Seattle, United StatesUSAGraduate Program in OrthodonticsUNC Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United StatesUSAGraduate Program in OrthodonticsUniversity of Minnesota School of Dentistry · Minneapolis, United StatesUSAOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine · Pittsburgh, United StatesUSAOrthodontics Certificate ProgramOregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry · Portland, United StatesUSAOrthodontics MS/Certificate ProgramThe Ohio State University College of Dentistry · Columbus, United StatesUSAPostdoctoral Orthodontics Program (MS Degree)Columbia University College of Dental Medicine · New York, United StatesItaly 5
ITASpecialisation School in Orthodontics (Scuola di Specializzazione in Ortognatodonzia)University of Brescia (Università degli Studi di Brescia) · Brescia, ItalyITASpecialisation School in Orthodontics (Scuola di Specializzazione in Ortognatodonzia)University of Florence · Florence, ItalyITASpecialisation School in Orthodontics (Scuola di Specializzazione in Ortognatodonzia)University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano) · Milan, ItalyITASpecialisation School in Orthodontics (Scuola di Specializzazione in Ortognatodonzia)University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) · Modena, ItalyITASpecialisation School in Orthodontics (Scuola di Specializzazione in Ortognatodonzia)University of Pavia · Pavia, ItalyAustralia 2
AUSDoctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry (Oral Health Centre, Herston) · Brisbane, AustraliaAUSDoctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)The University of Western Australia, UWA Dental School · Perth, AustraliaCanada 2
CANMSc in Dentistry with Specialty Training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry · Toronto, CanadaCANMSc OrthodonticsUniversity of Alberta Mike Petryk School of Dentistry · Edmonton, CanadaChile 2
CHIEspecialidad en Ortodoncia y Ortopedia Dentomaxilofacial (2027–2029)Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) · Temuco, ChileCHITítulo Profesional de Especialista en Ortodoncia y Ortopedia Dento Maxilo FacialFacultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile · Santiago, ChileGreece 2
GRCPostgraduate Program in Orthodontics (MSc in Orthodontics), 2026-2029Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics · Thessaloniki, GreeceGRCPostgraduate Programme 'Community Dentistry, Prevention and Oral Health' – Orthodontics specialisationNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), School of Dentistry · Athens, GreeceMexico 2
MEXEspecialidad en OrtodonciaUnidad Académica de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit (UAN) · Tepic, MexicoMEXEspecialización en Ortodoncia (Programa Único de Especializaciones Odontológicas)División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) · Mexico City, MexicoNorway 2
NORSpecialist Training in Dentistry – Orthodontics (Kjeveortopedi)UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Faculty of Health Sciences – Department of Clinical Dentistry · Tromsø, NorwayNORSpecialist Training in Dentistry – Orthodontics (Spesialistutdanninga i odontologi, Kjeveortopedi)University of Oslo, Faculty of Dentistry · Oslo, NorwaySaudi Arabia 2
SAUMaster of Science in Dentistry — Orthodontics trackCollege of Dentistry, King Saud University · Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSAUSaudi Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (Saudi Board)Vision Colleges — Vision Medical College, Jeddah (SCFHS-accredited training centre) · Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaUnited Kingdom 2
GBRDental Specialty Training (DST) – Orthodontics (ST1)NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (national dental specialty recruitment; posts in UK NHS trusts and dental hospitals) · Multiple sites, United KingdomGBROrthodontics MScKing's College London, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences (Guy's Hospital) · London, United KingdomAustria 1
AUTSpecialist Training in Orthodontics – University Course MSc (CE) (Fachzahnärztliche Ausbildung in der Kieferorthopädie)Medical University of Graz Postgraduate School (with Medical University of Vienna, Medical University of Innsbruck and KAGes) · Graz, AustriaDenmark 1
DNKPostgraduate Programme in Orthodontics (International Long-term Programme)Aarhus University, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health – Section for Orthodontics · Aarhus, DenmarkEgypt 1
EGYMaster's Degree in OrthodonticsFaculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University · Cairo, EgyptFinland 1
FINSpecialist Dentist Training in Orthodontics (ortodontia)University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine – Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases / HUS Helsinki University Hospital · Helsinki, FinlandGermany 1
DEUSpecialisation Fachzahnarzt for Orthodontics – Curriculum Kieferorthopädie in BayernLMU Klinikum Munich, Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie (with the Universities of Erlangen, Regensburg and Würzburg and the Bavarian Dental Chamber) · Munich, GermanyHong Kong SAR 1
HKGMaster of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics & Dentofacial OrthopaedicsFaculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong (Prince Philip Dental Hospital) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SARHungary 1
HUNEnglish-language Specialty Training in OrthodonticsSemmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry – Center for Continuing Education (Division of Dentistry) · Budapest, HungaryIndia 1
INDMaster of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics & Dentofacial OrthopaedicsAmrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences campus) · Kochi, IndiaIndonesia 1
IDNSpecialist Dentist Education Programme (PPDGS) — Orthodontics (Ortodonsia)Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) / RSGM UGM Prof. Soedomo · Yogyakarta, IndonesiaIreland 1
IRLDoctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) in OrthodonticsUniversity College Cork, Cork University Dental School & Hospital · Cork, IrelandLebanon 1
LBNMaster de Spécialisation en Orthodontie (Orthodontics)Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) · Beirut, LebanonMalaysia 1
MYSDoctor in Orthodontics (DrOrth)Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) · Nilai, MalaysiaPakistan 1
PAKMaster in Dental Sciences (MDS) — OrthodonticsRawal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS) — Rawal College of Dentistry · Islamabad, PakistanPhilippines 1
PHLMaster of Science in Dentistry — OrthodonticsCollege of Dentistry, University of the East (UECD) · Manila, PhilippinesSingapore 1
SGPMaster of Dental Surgery (MDS) Residency Training Programme in OrthodonticsFaculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (National University Centre for Oral Health) · SingaporeSouth Africa 1
ZAFMaster of Dentistry (MDent) in OrthodonticsSchool of Oral Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits Oral Health Centre / Wits Dental Hospital) · Johannesburg, South AfricaSouth Korea 1
KOROrthodontic Preceptorship ProgramYonsei University Dental Hospital (Yonsei University College of Dentistry) · Seoul, South KoreaSweden 1
SWESpecialist Dentist Training (ST) in Orthodontics (Ortodonti)Karolinska Institutet, Department of Dental Medicine · Stockholm, SwedenSwitzerland 1
CHEMAS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsUniversity of Bern, School of Dental Medicine (zmk bern), Department of Orthodontics · Bern, SwitzerlandThailand 1
THAHigher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences in Orthodontics (International Program)Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University · Bangkok, ThailandUnited Arab Emirates 1
AREMaster of Science in OrthodonticsHamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) · Dubai, United Arab Emirates