Overview

The advanced education program in Pediatric Dentistry offers the student a comprehensive 24-month course of study in clinical and didactic pediatric dentistry. The program is designed to meet the educational requirements for limitation of practice to the specialty of pediatric dentistry and examination by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Students completing the program earn a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science in Dentistry (M.S.D.) degree. Students must complete the requirements for the master’s degree prior to being awarded the certificate. The program in Pediatric Dentistry is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

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The program emphasizes a diversified educational experience. The program places emphasis on all phases of pediatric dentistry including:

  • Preventive dentistry
  • Restorative
  • Endodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Trauma
  • Oral surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Sedation and hospital dentistry

The program enables the student to provide comprehensive oral health care for the wellbeing of children, the medically compromised and children with special health care needs. There is extensive use of various treatment modalities for pain control and behavioral management, such as sedation, analgesia and general anesthesia. Research experience is gained through completion of an individual research project and required master’s thesis.

Students also participate in undergraduate clinical teaching and supervision.