Children's Hospital Colorado
- Colorado
- Pediatric Dentistry
- aapd.org
Program Contact
Our two-year, hospital-based, Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program combines intensive clinical training with comprehensive didactic instruction in pediatric dentistry. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). A Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry is awarded upon successful completion of the program. The program is designed to fully prepare residents for specialty practice, as well as provide educational credentials to for teaching and research in pediatric dentistry.
Children’s Hospital Colorado ranks among the “Top 10” nationally in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report survey. Our excellent professional staff as well as a large patient pool provides an enriching learning environment. The Dental Center is a modern 20-chair clinic in a 19,000-square foot facility at the Children’s Hospital Health Pavilion as part of a multidisciplinary care facility. Pediatric dental care is also provided at the North Campus Dental Center and at the Children’s Hospital located on the Anschutz Medical Campus thereby serving patients and families from seven mountain states.
For detailed program information please visit the website or American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Residency program site at: https://www.aapd.org/resources/member/resident-resources/residency-programs/childrens-hospital-colorado/
Candidates should contact porgram director or coordinator for all additional questions.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
| Program Code | PED305 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 8 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 16 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | aapd.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before the Match deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
All transcripts should be submited directly through the PASS application portal.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Please submit three letters of evaluations. One of them should be from a pediatric dental faculty and/or pediatric pre-doctoral program director from your dental school.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Not applicable.
Other Requirement Instructions
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:
-Fourth year dental student or graduate of an CODA-accredited dental school
-Dental school GPA of 3.3 or higher
-Dental school class rank above the 80th percentile (If your school does not provide class rank or GPA, please ask your Dean or institutional officer to comment regarding your class performance)
-Have a letter of recommendation from at least one pediatric dental faculty and/or pediatric pre-doctoral program director from our dental school
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
Interview Schedule
Interview Round 1
Resident Social: Oct. 19th, 2025 (1PM-3PM)
Interview Social: Oct. 19th, 2025 (4PM-8PM)
Program Interviews: Oct. 20th, 2025 (7AM-5PM)
Interview Round 2
Resident Social: Nov. 2nd, 2025 (1PM-3PM)
Interview Social: Nov. 2nd, 2025 (4PM-8PM)
Program Interviews: Nov. 3rd, 2025 (7AM-5PM)
Additional Information
Please email a digital 2x2 photograph and a copy of your CV/resume to chelsea.dickeron@childrenscolorado.org. Also, please submit your $50.00 program supplemental fee online at: https://chcodentistry-pp-prtl.spectrumretailnet.com/PP?PAGE=GUESTPAY. Please add the 'dental account number' as “CHCODENT"
All applications and supplemental materials should be received by September 1st to be considered for an interview.