Craniofacial Orthodontics Fellowship

About the Fellowship

The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles craniofacial orthodontics fellowship is one of the few programs in the United States to be awarded full accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. This designation recognizes hospitals that provide highly specialized care for children with craniofacial anomalies.

The Craniofacial Team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles follows more than 3,000 patients per year. During the course of the fellowship rotation, fellows can expect to provide care for hundreds of children. Fellows work with specialists in some of the following areas:

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Research

Our fellows have the opportunity to participate in research studies on the following topics:

Craniofacial orthodontics
Orthodontic and surgical techniques, such as maxillary expansion and contraction
Quality of life
Oral health
Craniofacial Molecular Biology

Learn more about current research projects.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Application
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Dental school transcripts
Copy of National Dental Board scores, if applicable
Copy of diploma and dental license, if applicable
TOEFL score, if available
Letter of funding support from sponsoring institution or country
Visa: Due to recent changes in U.S. visa laws, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles cannot apply for a J-1 visa for international dental fellows. Foreign-trained orthodontists can only apply for the orthodontic fellowship if the orthodontist graduated from a U.S. or Canadian orthodontic residency on a F1 visa and will be attending the fellowship on an Optional Practical Training for one year.

To Apply

Please complete and submit the application packet.

Usually, our start date is August 1; however, this date may change depending on when the visa and paperwork for the fellows are complete for the fellow to start. These changes could alter the start date.

Application Packet

Please email all application information to craniofacortho@chla.usc.edu.

Program Fast Facts

ADA-Coda Accreditation: Yes
Fellows per year: 1

Duration: 12 months
Postgraduate Orthodontic training: Yes
U.S. Citizenship: No
Salary Minimums:
Post Graduate Year 4: $71,550 minimum
Post Graduate Year 5: $73,150 minimum
Post Graduate Year 6: $74,900 minimum
Post Graduate Year 7+: Compensation will be at the discretion of each division
Benefits Include: Health and dental insurance, 14 days paid vacation+ 6 protected sick days, yearly educational stipend, monthly meal stipend, and 401(k) matching up to 3%