MDS Orthodontics

Three-year TU–IOM postgraduate dental specialty focused on orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, including diagnosis, treatment planning, appliance therapy, braces, aligners, retainers, and correction of dental–skeletal deformities.
Program provides advanced clinical training in orthodontic biomechanics, growth and development, cephalometrics, fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, dentofacial orthopedic techniques, interceptive orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, and treatment of malocclusion. Includes laboratory work, clinical case management, diagnostic imaging, academic responsibilities, and research under a full-time residency model.

Curricular Structure 

Features
• Three-year full-time residential training
• Strict non-practicing rule during residency
• Three seats total (2 at MMC, 1 at UCMS)
• Three-month community-based teaching–learning module
• One-year compulsory government service for Nepalese graduates
• Training in modern orthodontic techniques including aligners
• Interdisciplinary exposure to oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics
• Strong diagnostic and appliance-based competency development

Admission Process
• Appear in MECEE-PG
• Score ≥50% to qualify
• Separate merit lists for Nepalese and foreign applicants
• Merit-based selection through open-house counseling
• Document verification including NMC registration, BDS certificates, experience requirement

Job Prospects
• Orthodontist in hospitals and dental colleges
• Specialist in dental clinics and orthodontic centers
• Clinical consultant for aligners and appliance therapy
• Dental researcher
• Dental lecturer / faculty in orthodontics
• Private orthodontic practitioner (after residency and licensing)