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.
How to become an Orthodontist. In order to become an orthodontist, prospective students must first become licensed to practice as a dentist. There are over 56 dental schools in the United States that are accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA). Dental schools require a minimum pre-requisite of 2 years at college prior to admission into an accredited orthodontic program.