EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We have issued our report dated March 31, 2003, accompanying the financial
statements included in the Annual Report of Ortec International, Inc.
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. We hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of
Ortec International Inc. on Form S-2 (File No. 333-102409, effective
January 23, 2003) Forms S-3 (File No. 333-42850 effective August 23, 2000,
File No. 333-46352, effective September 29, 2000, File No. 333-52019,
effective May 7, 1998 and File No. 333-80979, effective October 14, 1999) and
on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-47671, effective March 10, 1998 and File No.
333-80799, effective June 16, 1999).

GRANT THORNTON LLP

New York, New York
March 31, 2003