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.
Dental school is typically four years (U of Pacific is three years). To specialize into ortho or oral surgery is after that but must be determined during your four years in dental school (sort of like picking a major in college). If you do decide to specialize it may be up to three more years of school and a residency before you get out on your own.