Jacksonville University began its Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in August 2003. The clinic is in the new, state-of-the-art Lazzara Health Sciences Center and looks and operates like a private practice in many ways. However, since this is a teaching facility, you will be treated by orthodontic residents working with experienced orthodontic faculty. All orthodontic residents are trained dentists completing advanced studies in the specialty of orthodontics. Since we are a teaching facility, your appointments may take longer than in private practice.