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.
Specialty Education. After completing dental school, a student who wishes to become an orthodontist must enter an orthodontic specialty program. This training requires a minimum of two years to complete, and in some cases may take longer.