General Discussion. Cerebral Palsy is a neurological movement disorder characterized by the lack of muscle control and impairment in the coordination of movements. This disorder is usually a result of injury to the brain during early development in the uterus, at birth, or in the first two years of life. Cerebral Palsy is not progressive.
After completion of a 4-year dental school program, you can apply to a postgraduate program in prosthodontics to gain advanced training in the specialty. Postgraduate programs generally take three years to complete.
To become an orthodontist, someone must complete four years of dental school, then two to three years of specialized study in orthodontics. Most general dentists can treat minor orthodontic problems and some do orthodontic work. But theyâre more likely to refer complicated cases to an orthodontist.