Four photographs from left to right: Photo 1: a young girl brushes her teeth on a pink background. Photo 2: a young child with shoulder length hair sits in a dental chair with a dentist. Photo 3: a young child smiles on an orange background. Photo 4: a dentist in a mask and gown hugs a child and sibling after a visit. All photos are on a red background with a white C shaped logo. Pediatric Dental Residency in White text.
Last updated on August 8, 2024.

Cooper University Hospital

Program Size
3
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
October 15
Program Start
June 16
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Program Contact

Colleen Montgomery Program Coordinator

805 Route 38,Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08002

cooperresidency@teethforkids.com 215-282-8000 x5210
Dr. Ashley Lebak Program Director
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The Cooper University Hospital Pediatric Dental Residency Program is a 24-month hospital-based certificate program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “initial accreditation”* as of March 2022. The program prepares residents for practice in pediatric dentistry and achieve certification with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Residents receive in-depth training in pediatric dentistry, providing comprehensive care to infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special health care needs. The program accepts three residents per year.

Specific attention is focused on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic behavior management techniques including:

  • treatment of patients under conscious sedation
  • pulp and periodontal therapy
  • growth and development, and
  • management of traumatic injuries and emergency care.

Residents are provided diverse experiences in anesthesiology, pediatric medicine, operating room dentistry, comprehensive care for patients with special health care needs and child development. Additionally, residents receive exposure to various phases of craniofacial and cleft palate treatment planning through collaboration with the Cooper University Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Team. The residency program is affiliated with Pediatric Dental Associates and Special Smiles, LTD.

Utilizing our growing education and outreach program, residents have the opportunity to train and educate fellow healthcare professionals, parents, and children about the importance of oral health. Residents also conduct oral health screenings at schools, early learning centers, daycares, HeadStart programs, and community health organizations.

Program Information

Program Type Pediatric Dentistry
Program Code PED3001
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 3
Program Length 24 months
Application Deadline October 15
Program Start Date June 16
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes
Match Participating Yes
Program Website cooperhealth.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program

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
  • Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
  • The program accepts international students requiring J-1 Visa status but requires that all matriculating residents have obtained a DMD or DDS from a CODA-accredited dental school.

Interview Schedule

TBD