The goals of the Advanced Dental Education Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics are: Goal 1 Students will have course work in biomedical sciences that is intended to provide the knowledge required to practice orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics as defined by our proficiency standard. Goal 2 Students will have a clinical experience that is varied and demanding that will prepare them for the clinical practice of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics with emphasis in bioprogressive principles. Goal 3 The student must perform research with the intent of providing the student an experience involving problem solving, critical thinking, research methodology, and scientific writing. Goal 4 Students will be exposed to and participate in a teaching experience. Goal 5 Students will be exposed to professional venues that encourage continued professional growth. All of these stated goals are designed to prepare clinicians for a dentistry practice in orthodontics and/or career in dental education. The content of the program conforms to the standards established by the dentistry board.