Pediatric Dentistry, Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Last updated on March 5, 2024.

Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine

  • Massachusetts
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • bu.edu
Program Size
9 (estimate)
Program Length
24-60 months
Application Deadline
October 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Keri Discepolo

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Postdoctoral Admissions
635 Albany Street, G-146
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118

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http://www.bu.edu/academics/sdm/departments/pediatric-dentistry/
http://www.bu.edu/dental/academics/departments/pedo/

The goal of the Boston University advanced education program in pediatric dentistry is to prepare specialists who are competent in providing both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs, in the context of family, culture, and community. Residents are trained to provide services in institutional, hospital, and public health settings.

CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) in Pediatric Dentistry
http://www.bu.edu/academics/sdm/programs/pediatric-dentistry/cags/

The curriculum is structured according to the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation’s requirements for advanced graduate study in pediatric dentistry. The program is fully accredited by the Commission.

The CAGS in Pediatric Dentistry is a 24-month, university-based, postgraduate program. In addition to the BU GSDM-based component, significant hospital and community-based clinical experience is gained at Boston Medical Center, Franciscan Children’s Hospital, and East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.

MSD (Master of Science in Dentistry) & CAGS in Pediatric Dentistry
http://www.bu.edu/academics/sdm/programs/pediatric-dentistry/msd/

The Master of Science in Dentistry program is a yearlong focused pediatric dental research program. The program’s focus is to train the student to conduct research in clinical dentistry.  This entails a research project, thesis, and thesis defense. Students are welcome to apply to the MSD and CAGS simultaneously and will receive separate acceptances to each program.

DScD (Doctor of Science in Dentistry) & CAGS in Pediatric Dentistry
http://www.bu.edu/academics/sdm/programs/pediatric-dentistry/dscd/

The Doctor of Science in Dentistry program is a pediatric dental research program which prepares the research student to be prepared to conduct independent clinical research. This entails a research project, thesis, and thesis defense. Students are welcome to apply to the DScD and CAGS simultaneously and will receive separate acceptances to each program.

Program Information

Program Type Pediatric Dentistry
Program Code PED362
Degrees Offered Certificate, Masters, Other
Program Size 9 (estimate)
Program Length 24-60 months
Application Deadline October 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating Yes
Program Website bu.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

U.S./Canadian applicants must provide their undergraduate transcript(s) within the PASS application. Unofficial copies of undergrad transcripts uploaded by the applicant may be used for application purposes, but official transcripts are required for matriculation. 

International applicants must submit either the ECE or WES dental school transcript course-by-course translation and evaluation directly through PASS. 

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

TOEFL is required for all applicants who are not US citizens or US Lawful Permanent Residents, and whose first language is not English. Request official TOEFL scores from ETS in the ADEA PASS application. Only official scores are considered.  

  • Minimum score is 90 iBT.
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition is accepted.
  • TOEFL Essentials is NOT accepted. 
  • IELTS is NOT accepted.

International applicants who have earned a degree from an accredited United States or Canadian English-speaking institution may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement.

Other Requirement Instructions

INBDE or NBDE Part 1 & 2 passing result is required for all U.S./Canadian-educated applicants. Non-U.S./Canadian-educated applicants are exempt from the INBDE or NBDE part 1 & 2 passing score requirement.

International Student Eligibility

This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must contain their own sponsorship)
  • Other - Contact the program

Additional Information

Request official test results within the ADEA PASS application.  Do not send official scores or documents to Boston University unless requested.