We appreciate your interest in our program. The Department of Orthodontics at Saint Louis, University Health Sciences Center is the largest center for orthodontic education in the world and enjoys an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and clinical treatment. A principal activity of the Department is to educate future orthodontists, qualifying them to treat a comprehensive array of orthodontic problems using the most modern and effective means available. The prospective patients are selected by a screening examination Those selected may receive treatment, at a reduced, teach fee, in return for their participation in our program. Orthodontic treatment is provided by our residents, who are already accomplished dentists, and are now undertaking advanced study to become specialists in orthodontics.
All treatment is supervised by our faculty, composed, of highly qualified clinical orthodontists.
It is important to understand that all appointments are during school and business hours and are made accommodate the teaching schedule. This possible inconvenience is usually considered by our patents to be very acceptable in return for the high quality of treatment and the financial savings.