# Orthodontics Preceptorship Program # Orthodontics Preceptorship Program OBSERVATIONAL Gain immersive exposure to orthodontics through a full-time, small-cohort preceptorship featuring clinical observation, didactic learning, and personalized mentorship with Harvard faculty. ![close up of a gloved hand with a dental instrument working on a patients braces](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2026-03/ortho-hero.jpg?itok=Auay0EhO) SortDuration DateLocationProgram DirectorTuition No. of positionsApplication DeadlineCertificate4 weeks July 27–Aug. 21 HSDM [Sercan Akyalcin](/people/sercan-akyalcin "Sercan Akyalcin") $12,500 5 June 1 Certificate of Completion ## Apply for the Orthodontics Preceptorship Applicants will upload required materials—including a CV, transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and TOEFL scores (if applicable)—and submit a **$150 application fee** through the online application. [**See the full list of admissions requirements below**](#apply)**.** [ Apply now arrow\_forward ](https://cvent.me/VazBbY?utm_source=other&utm_medium=webpage&utm_campaign=preceptorship&utm_term=ortho) ## Program overview The Orthodontics Preceptorship at Harvard School of Dental Medicine is a full-time, four-week program designed for dentists seeking advanced exposure to orthodontics in an academic setting. Participants learn alongside AGE students in select courses and benefit from dedicated one-on-one mentorship with the program director. The experience includes clinical observation at the Harvard Dental Center and insight into orthodontic research and interdisciplinary care. Enrollment is limited to maintain a highly personalized experience. ## Program requirements and details ### Eligibility expand\_more Applicants must meet the following requirements: - **DDS, DMD, BDS, or equivalent dental degree** from an accredited dental school. Note that the requirement for DDS, DMD, or BDS degrees can be waived if the student can verify they are actively enrolled in a dental school. - **English language proficiency** - **Citizenship, permanent residency, or visa status that allows travel to the United States** for the duration of the program *(Visas are not provided by the program.)* ### Application requirements expand\_more Applicants must submit the following materials\*: - Completed application form - Curriculum vitae (CV) - Academic transcripts - One letter of recommendation - One-page statement of interest - [TOEFL ](/toefl-requirements "TOEFL Requirements")or IELTS scores, if applicable - $150 non-refundable application fee - Participation in an interview with program faculty (virtual or in person) ***\*Applicants will upload these materials and pay the application fee through the online application.*** *All application materials must be submitted in English.* ### Tuition and payment expand\_more Tuition for the **Orthodontics Preceptorship Program** is **$12,500**. - Full tuition payment is due **30 days prior to the start of the program** - Housing, travel, meals, and personal expenses are the responsibility of the participant - No refunds are provided for cancellations after the program has started ### Certificate of completion expand\_more Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the Continuing Education Department of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. This certificate: - Is not equivalent to a postgraduate specialty certificate - Does not represent specialty training recognized by the American Dental Association - Does not qualify participants for specialty recognition in the United States This preceptorship program is not accredited by any national or local accreditation body. ### Health and program information expand\_more Accepted participants must submit **immunization records at least two months before the start of the program** and receive clearance from Occupational Health. Participants must also complete required institutional training before engaging in observation activities, including: - HIPAA training - OSHA training - Infection Control training - Additional training as required by the program ### Apply for the Orthodontics Preceptorship [ arrow\_forward Apply now ](https://cvent.me/VazBbY?utm_source=other&utm_medium=webpage&utm_campaign=preceptorship&utm_term=ortho) See also:- [ Preceptorship ](/page-categories/preceptorship) ## Learning objectives - Understand principles of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning - Analyze craniofacial growth and its impact on treatment - Evaluate appliance selection and biomechanics - Apply interdisciplinary approaches to orthodontic care ## Areas of study - Orthodontic diagnosis and case evaluation - Cephalometric analysis and treatment planning - Biomechanics of tooth movement - Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances - Clear aligner therapy concepts - Growth and development considerations - Interdisciplinary treatment planning - Emerging technologies in orthodontics ## Clinical observations Participants will also observe clinical cases treated by HSDM faculty and residents at the Harvard Dental Center and gain insight into the orthodontic clinical research taking place at School. ## Faculty The program curriculum is coordinated by faculty from the department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, including [### Sercan Akyalcin ](/people/sercan-akyalcin)Head of Orthodontics Member of the Faculty of Developmental Biology ![Sercan Akyalcin](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2024-11/Sercan%20Akyalcin%20headshot.jpeg?h=8769433a&itok=bhAbpd5j) ## Questions? Contact us. For additional information about this program, please contact: [ draftsEmail the Office of Continuing Education](mailto:HSDM_CE@hsdm.harvard.edu)