​The Hebrew University Hadassah Orthodontic Program is one of a few programs worldwide that enjoys the synergy of a university research and academic faculty with a clinical and world renowned medical center. The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine has over 35 years of experience in training specialists in orthodontics. Our Post Graduate Orthodontic Program certificate has been awarded to more than 65 graduates from Israel.

The IPOP offers a scientifically stimulating and culturally rewarding experience of studying in a foreign country and interacting with peers from different cultural backgrounds, in the unique setting of Jerusalem.

The three-year English-language IPOP (an additional 6 months are required of Israeli students) provides students with tools for analyzing patient problems and formulating the best treatment course. We help our students develop knowledge and skills in a broad range of orthodontics and allied disciplines, thus preparing them to treat both simple and complex cases and compete effectively in their home countries. They will be proficient in areas such as early treatment, adult orthodontics, impacted teeth, clefts, special needs patients, periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, lingual & Invisalign treatments, self-ligating brackets, as well as multidisciplinary cases. 

The teachers and staff of the IPOP will do their utmost to make you feel at home while you undertake this demanding, yet very rewarding curriculum of study. Acceptance into the Program is competitive.

The overall objective of our Program is to provide advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of orthodontics for general dentists who would like to specialize. 

IPOP will work towards helping students develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:  

           • Principles and uses of diagnostic tools including cephalometrics and 3D imaging  

           • Design and implementation of treatment plans  

           • Theoretical courses

           • Use of straight wire, edge wise, self-ligating, as well as Invisalign and lingual

             techniques

           • Handling cases that require interdisciplinary treatment 

             (adults, clefts, orthognathics, special needs)

           • Laboratory techniques and skills 

           • Principles of research methods and biostatistics

Upon successful completion of IPOP, students will be expected to initiate and participate in the promotion and development of orthodontic practices in their own countries on a national level, regional level, or in a local community setting.

The program promotes excellence in orthodontic practice and research. 

IPOP is recognized by the European Federation of Orthodontic Specialists Associations (EFOSA) and meets the academic guidelines of the European Erasmus project.

The school and its faculty have over 35 years experience in the orthodontic postgraduate field. Our faculty often speaks at local and global orthodontic conventions.

IPOP provides tools for examining orthodontic problems, formulating effective treatment plans, and successfully executing those plans.

The emphasis throughout the program is on active learning by the student rather than passive participation in the classroom.

IPOP students will be involved in basic or clinical orthodontic research.

We are both a modern (academically, technologically, etc.) and a still developing young country. Being a melting pot of immigrants from many ethnic origins and diverse genetic makings, Israel's population presents complex orthodontic cases which are rare in countries of a more homogenous genetic makeup. 

The teachers are deeply involved and have open communication with their students.