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Program Overview
The Program in Pediatric Dentistry is designed to produce strong academically based Pediatric Dentists who may choose to pursue a career in teaching, private practice or both.
Residents receive training in all areas of Pediatric Dentistry, including hospital care, behavior management, craniofacial growth and orthodontics, the use of various sedation modalities, and research methodology. A completed research project that involves the collection and analysis of data and a comprehensive report of publishable quality is required to complete the program.
Individuals who complete this training will be eligible to qualify for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination and certification.
Length of Program - 25 months
Number of Residents Selected Per Year - 5
The 25 month program begins approximately July 1st of each year.
The Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Curriculum
The Residency program in Pediatric Dentistry is designed to produce strong, evidence-based Pediatric Dentists who may choose to pursue a career in either teaching, practice or both.
The didactic core is provided through the academic facilities and faculty at UCLA School of Dentistry and includes Rounds, Seminars and Conferences in the areas of Histology, Embryology, Growth and Development, Oral Pathology, Behavior Management, Preventive Dentistry, Sedation and Anesthesia, Pediatric Medicine, Practice Management and Research Methodology.
Residents receive clinical training in all areas of Pediatric Dentistry, including hospital care, management of child behavior, craniofacial growth, the provision of care utilizing various sedation and anesthesia modalities, and research methodology. Along with proficiency in the traditional areas of the specialty, the program offers strong didactic and clinical orthodontic components to increase the resident’s skills in this area. The resident will rotate through various areas within the UCLA Center for the Health Sciences Hospital to gain expertise in the management of children with special needs such as chronic diseases and developmental disabilities.
A research project involving the collection and analysis of data resulting in a written report of publishable quality is an important part of the program. Upon successful completion of the Pediatric Dentistry Residency program, the resident will meet the advanced education eligibility requirements for examination and certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Teaching experience will be gained in the second year of the program at the Dental School as well as at affiliated off-site clinics.
What to Expect
In the first year, didactic and laboratory learning experiences will involve twenty percent of the students’ time, with clinical experience utilizing seventy percent of time. Ten percent of time is allotted to research and elective activities. In the second year, didactic time is approximately ten percent, clinic time eighty percent, and research and teaching time will be approximately ten percent. Electives are available for students who wish to pursue additional experience and training in a specific area.
Requirements/Pre-requisites
- DDS or DMD from an ADA accredited dental school.
- Above average academic achievement.
- Research experience desirable.
- Proven interest in Pediatric Dentistry as expressed by involvement in related activities within and outside of the applicant's dental school program.
Application Process
- General Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Personal statement including the applicant's reasons for studying Pediatric Dentistry and tentative plans following the period of study.
- Participation in the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS).
- Participation in the National Matching Service for Pediatric Dentistry. Contact 416-977-3431.
- Official National Dental Board Examination scores.
- Official undergraduate and dental school transcripts.
- A Minimum of three letters of recommendation from current or former teachers or professional associates. One letter must be from the Chair of Pediatric Dentistry on the direction of Pre-doctoral pediatric dental education, at the candidates dental school.
- A recent passport-type photograph.
- Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. No applicant will be accepted into the program without a personal interview.
Timeline
All required and supplementary materials must be received by the UCLA Office of Student Affairs and Admissions by October 15th. In order to meet this deadline, all materials should be submitted to PASS by October 1st.
Applicants must submit their MATCH Ranking List by the established deadline. Applicants who match with the program will be notified by the National Matching Program and will be notified by letter after the MATCH results are announced. Acceptance of the offer of a position must be confirmed, in writing, within thirty (30) days following the notification in order to reserve a place in the program. Acceptance after the MATCH results are confirmed may be granted only if vacancies exist in the program and applicants of high quality are available to fill the vacancies.
Facilities
Program Strengths
- Strong a cademic University/Hospital relationship
- Diversified, experienced faculty
- Integrated Center for the Health Sciences and Hospital experiences
- Extensive resources for scholarly / research activities
- Stipend with health benefits
- Potential for Master’s Degree – with extension of training period
- Desirable location
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