Orthodontics
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Each student is required to complete a clinical or basic science research project as part of the requirements towards a Master's in Orthodontics. Prior the end of the first year of study, each resident is required to have developed a basis for progressing towards a peer-reviewed publishable research project. This require a thesis defense and supervision of qualified intra / extra- departmental faculty.
In addition, as part of the Master's requirements, each resident will enroll in an advanced course in biostatistics.
Research projects can be undertaken in several different fields including, Biomechanics, Clinical Orthodontics, Oral Biology, Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences, Periodontology, Endodontology, Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthetic & Operative Dentistry, Occlusion and others. When selecting an adjunct field, the topic should be related to orthodontics. For example, the Master's thesis entitled "Centric-slide bite force and muscle tenderness changes, over a period of six months after orthodontic treatment" (see Master's in Orthodontics) is a joint project between the Department of Orthodontics and the Department of Prosthodontics.
Master's Project
Each Master's project is supervised by at least two instructors. After preparing a literature review of the specific project as well as a consultation with a statistician, a protocol is compiled and proper IRB approval is received a Preliminary Study is initiated. The sample size and range of the study will be decided once the results of the preliminary study are analyzed.
Master's candidates are required to submit a proposal to the Master's Project Committee of the School of Continuing Education, the Faculty of Medicine Tel Aviv University for amendment or final approval. Three referees are nominated as the Evaluation Panel of the project. When the project has been completed, the written thesis is submitted to the panel for evaluation. Following approval of the thesis by the Evaluation Panel, a formal defense of the thesis is undertaken by each resident. Upon satisfactory defense, the candidate is eligible to be awarded a Master's in Orthodontics.
Ph.D. Program
The International Postgraduate Program can also lead to a Ph.D. & Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics. However, this track requires an additional 2 to 3 years of research and completion of courses, specified for this track
