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Master’s Degree in Continuing Professional Development in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

+ Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

This full-time Master’s programme offers advanced and practical training (over 4,800 hours) to help you excel in orthodontics. Over the course of three years, through face-to-face study, you will gain in-depth knowledge of innovative techniques whilst tackling complex clinical challenges. It combines theory and practice in diagnosis, advanced treatment, dentofacial orthopaedics and the management of multidisciplinary cases. A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN DENTISTRY IS ESSENTIAL.

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Study at one of the top four universities in Spain for dentistry (El Mundo Ranking 2024)
Limited places available!
Start September
Length Credits 3 years / 180 ECTS
Language Spanish
Modality Campus-based
Campus Clínica Odontológica – Madrid
Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

Adapted to European standards

3-year full-time programme (4,800 hours), where each student will diagnose and start more than 50 cases. The clinical training is structured in a timetable from Monday to Thursday from 10am to 2pm and from 3pm to 8pm, and on Fridays from 10am to 2pm, under the supervision of expert tutors.

Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

International faculty

You will learn from leading international orthodontic professionals, members of the main associations and an extensive clinical experience with the different treatment techniques.

Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

UAX Dental Clinics

You will train in the largest university clinic in Spain with access to a high volume of real patients from day one, which guarantees intensive training with exposure to varied clinical cases of varying complexity.

This Master’s programme offers a unique opportunity for those seeking rigorous and intensive practical specialisation in complex cases, with a clear international focus

Designed for full-time study, this Master’s programme offers an immersive learning experience with a heavy clinical component and over 4,800 hours of face-to-face teaching, in which practical modules play a key role in ensuring a solid clinical experience. 

The programme combines training in advanced techniques, the development of critical thinking, the ability to evaluate scientific evidence, and skills for participating in dental research. It is aligned with European standards for specialisation in orthodontics, facilitating professional mobility across different countries. With its high academic standards, it is aimed at training highly qualified orthodontists.  
 

Why choose this Master’s programme?

  • This full-time programme provides training in a wide range of clinical techniques, including straight-wire mechanics, lingual braces, segmental techniques, functional appliances, implant-anchored mechanics (micro-implants), invisible orthodontics, and pre- and post-orthognathic surgery orthodontic treatment. 
     
  • Internationally recognised qualification: A degree that facilitates professional practice in various countries, without restrictions imposed by national regulations.
     
  • A teaching staff of the highest calibre, led by the Programme Director, Dr Juan Carlos Pérez Varela (President of the Spanish Society of Orthodontics). 
     
  • Specialisation focused on clinical practice: The opportunity to work with real patients and apply the knowledge acquired from the start of the Master’s programme.
     
  • Access to a global professional network: A network of professionals, conferences and international educational resources through recognised orthodontic societies.
     
  • Highly complex clinical cases: The high volume of patients (over 125,000) and the diversity of cases treated enable students to tackle real clinical situations from the outset.

A team of leading orthodontic specialists

You’ll learn from leading professionals at both national and international level.

Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

Dr. Juan Carlos Pérez Varela

Director of the Master

President of the Spanish Society of Orthodontics (SEDO). Member of the European Board of Orthodontics, the Spanish Board of Orthodontics, the Iberoamerican Board of Orthodontics and The Angle Society of Europe.

Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

Dra. Diana De Cleene

Coordinadora

Licenciada en Odontología. Máster en Ortodoncia. Máster en Odontología Biológica. Especialista en Medicina Dental del Sueño. Directora Clínica. Experiencia docente en Grado y Posgrado. Autora de publicaciones en congresos. Más de 20 años de experiencia clínica.

Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

Dr. Lilianne Cruz

Professor

Expert in treatment with Invisible Orthodontics, certified in 2011 having obtained one of the highest categories, Invisalign Diamond Provider, with more than 800 patients treated.

Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

Dr. Julia García

Professor

PhD in Dentistry. Master in Oral Biology at the University of Pennsylvania (USA). Graduate of the American Boards of Orthodontics. Member of the Spanish Society of Orthodontics and the American Society of Orthodontics.

Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

Dr. Aránzazu Senosiain

Professor

Doctor in Dentistry from the University of Oviedo. Graduate of the Roth Williams Center for Functional Occlusion. Graduate member of the Spanish Society of Orthodontics (SEDO).

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Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX
Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX
Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX
Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX
Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX
Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | UAX

Career Opportunities

Career prospects for the Master’s in Continuing Professional Development in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

100 per cent of students find work within the first year of graduating.

Dentist specialising in orthodontics

Dentist specialising in orthodontics

Private dental clinics

Private dental clinics

Orthodontists in other EU countries

Orthodontists in other EU countries

Teacher and/or researcher

Teacher and/or researcher

Consultant in orthodontic related companies

Consultant in orthodontic related companies

Own consultation

Own consultation

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