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    Orthodontic Endowment Fund

    The Virginia Orthodontic Foundation Endowment Fund provides a major source of financial support for the advanced program in orthodontics at Virginia Commonwealth University. These funds shall be used by the department to enhance and improve the advanced program in orthodontics in such ways as are determined by the department. Donations may be sent to:

    The Virginia Orthodontic Foundation Endowment 
    c/o Dr. Putt Browning 
    604 Junction Creek Drive 
    Wilmington, NC 28412 
    Phone: (910) 793-2520 
    ​Email: putterb@yahoo.com

    McIver Endowment Fund

    The McIver Endowment Fund was established in 2001 in honor of Dr. James E. McIver, the first chair of the Department of Orthodontics at VCU. The purpose of the fund is to support the lectureships and continuing education program of the MCV Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation. Additional gifts may be made to the McIver Endowment Fund by contacting the MCV Foundation at (804) 828-9734.

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    Gifts can be made directly to the Department of Orthodontics. Please send donations via check, made payable to VCU Department of Orthodontics. We sincerely appreciate your gift. Send your check to:

    Darlene D. Cole
    Executive administrative assistant
    Department of Orthodontics
    VCU School of Dentistry
    520 North 12th Street, Room 111
    Box 980566
    Richmond, Virginia 23298-0566
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Orthodontists
committed to creating
Undeniable smiles

The Department of Orthodontics teaches state-of-the-art clinical care to our graduate orthodontic residents and offers excellent patient care using the latest technology with real-world clinical settings.

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Residency program

The Department of Orthodontics offers a 24-month advanced education Master of Science in Dentistry program. The program teaches the latest in clinical care in an environment modeled after private orthodontic practice. The postgraduate program is designed to develop skilled practitioners who are prepared to grow with the future and manage busy orthodontic practices.

Orthodontics postgraduate program

 
Department chair

Steven J. Lindauer, D.M.D., M.D.Sc.
Phone: (804) 828-9326
Email: sjlindau@vcu.edu 

 
Residency program director

Bhavna Shroff, D.D.S., M.Dent.Sc., M.P.A.
Phone: (804) 828-9326
Email: bshroff@vcu.edu

 
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The department of Orthodontics publishes newsletters to provide an update on happenings and developments in the department.

24 months

24-month course of study in clinical and didactic Orthodontics

66%

Percent of time residents spend in clinical care

4 residents

Only four new residents are accepted in
the Orthodontics residency program each year

 

The VCU Orthodontics residency program is truly special. With faculty and staff that are unparalleled in their dedication and work ethic, I cannot imagine a better place to train. The education I’ve received and the memories and connections I’ve made have made my experience priceless.

Dr. Linda Powers
Orthodontics Class of 2023

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"As a scholarship recipient, I feel honored to be recognized for my hard work and dedication. Not only does this scholarship help me financially, but it motivates me to continually push myself toward achieving my goals.”

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Recipient of the Denise T. Nguyen, D.D.S. Endowed Scholarship

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