The objective of the orthodontics PhD program is to cultivate inquisitive and research-oriented orthodontic practitioners who possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes for diagnosing and treating patients with malocclusions. This encompasses issues related to tooth alignment, occlusion, skeletal structures of the jaws, and the temporomandibular joint musculoskeletal system. The program aims to keep students abreast of current developments in the field at both national and international levels.