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Georgia School of Orthodontics is currently accepting applications for our Orthodontic Residency Program Class of 2026 and Class of 2027.

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Georgia School of Orthodontics is currently accepting applications for our Orthodontic Residency Program Class of 2026 and Class of 2027. Please scroll down below to the class year in which you would like to apply, as there are specific instructions for each.

We are now certified to enroll F-1 nonimmigrant students. Please see the “International Residents” section below for additional requirements for applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics earned the status of “Approval without Reporting Requirements” from the Commission on Dental Accreditation in August 2019. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. For more information regarding this process, you may contact the Commission on Dental Accreditation at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Admissions for Class of 2026

Georgia School of Orthodontics is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2026 Residency Program, which will begin in August of 2023.

Please note that there are three different application types based on the category the applicant falls in. Click the categories below to access the application:

1- U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & CODA Trained – This application is for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who graduated from a CODA accredited dental school.

2- U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & Non-CODA Trained – This application is for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who graduated from a non-CODA accredited dental school.

3- International Citizens/Visa Holders – This application is for International Citizens/Visa Holders who graduated from a non-CODA accredited dental school.

Please review the application itself for the requirements for admission. The application includes detailed information on what documentation is required, and how to submit it. International applicants have additional requirements that are detailed in the international application. The application portal can be accessed using the “Apply to Orthodontic Residency” button near the top of the page. Please submit all required application materials by the deadline of June 2, 2023 to be considered.

Please contact the Office of Admissions at Admissions@gaorthodontics.org or 770-538-1506 if you have any questions.

Admissions for Admissions for Class of 2027

Georgia School of Orthodontics is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2027 Residency Program, which will begin in August of 2024. Georgia School of Orthodontics participates in the ADEA’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service Program (“PASS”). This is a centralized application service that can be accessed via the ADEA’s website at http://adea.org/pass. All applications must be completed on the PASS platform by our application deadline of October 1, 2023. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.

Those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted shortly after the PASS cycle closes, with interviews to be held in mid to late October. GSO will be participating in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (“Match”) for this admissions cycle. Applicants must also register with Match in order to be considered. More information can be found on their website at http://natmatch.com/dentres.

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Dollars in Scholarships Funded through GSO

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