Jamaica Hospital
- New York
- Pediatric Dentistry
- jamaicahospital.org
Program Contact
This is a 24-month full-time hospital and health center-based CODA-accredited training program. The program offers clinical and didactic training in all areas of pediatric dentistry including: restorative dentistry, pediatric endodontic techniques, behavior management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological), fixed and removable orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, oral conscious sedation, pediatric medicine, and general anesthesia. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the resident is awarded a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Graduates are well prepared to be contributing members of the health care team in a hospital environment, academic institution, community healthcare facility or private practice. This program commences on July 1 of each year.
The clinical curriculum emphasizes: restorative techniques in pediatric dentistry, non-pharmacological behavior management, nitrous oxide sedation, oral conscious (mild to moderate) sedation, intravenous sedation, management of cases under general anesthesia, and public health. Jamaica Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, resulting in extensive exposure to trauma management. Hospital rotations include: pediatric medicine (inpatient and outpatient clinics), general anesthesia, ENT clinic, Adult and pediatric emergency department, pediatric critical care, and community outreach opportunities.
The didactic curriculum emphasizes: literature review, pediatric dentistry series, orthodontic theory, orthodontic management, ,oral biology, oral medicine, pharmacology, traumatology, growth and development with focused lecture oncraniofacial development, restorative techniques, special needs patient care, sedation, physical diagnosis, behavioral management, and research methods and materials This specialty program revolves around both well children and those who are medically compromised, developmentally challenged, or victims of trauma. The program offers course work in genetics, and craniofacial biology, including the opportunity to attend monthly craniofacial conferences. There are multidisciplinary lectures with participation by general dentistry, as well as specialty-focused seminars.Pediatric dental residents will participate in daily huddles reviewing patient flow and care with their faculty and are required to present weekly cases and discuss treatment plans and options with their mentors and faculty.
Treatment planning seminars are held bi-weekly for unique and complex cases. Clinical research, leading to a paper of publishable quality, is also a requirement of the program. Accommodations are made for residents to attend Continuing Education courses as well as board preparatory courses. Residents also participate in a monthly Craniofacial Conference sponsored by Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine.
Graduates are well prepared to be contributing members of the health care team in a hospital environment or community setting and will be prepared for interviews in the private sector.
Program Strengths
• Strong hospital component with rotations Anesthesia, Peds Medicine, ER
• Excellent resources for didactic component of program
* OR at 2 hospitals
* Sedation/ nitrous- in clinic experience
• Vast and varied clinical experiences including frenetomy with laser
• Participation in organized dentistry- AAPD, GNYDM, SCD
*Teamwork focused ( al aspects of anxillary care experienced)
* Ortho experience - 6 ortho interceptvie applicance to be completed, and hand on advance care with ortho in 2nd yr offered.
*mentorship during and post graduation: strong Alumni communications
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
| Program Code | PED395 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | jamaicahospital.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- ADAT
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please submit the requested information and transcripts to the hospital with a 2"x2'"passport recent photo. We participate in the PASS/ MATCH application process; however, we don't print in color, and appearance may change from the PASS application.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Supporting evaluations, recognitions, and awards can also be submitted.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
NA
Other Requirement Instructions
If any additional questions, do not hesitate to send an email.
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
- Canadian Citizen
Interview Schedule
Interviews will be held in person at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
Additional Information
Clinical Research: pilot studies, Rotations at JHMC 1st year, and one 2-week rotation at FHMC 2nd year. Ortho interceptive appliances (6) are required for graduation. Endodontic requirements, including using rotary instrumentation, are encouraged no less than three teeth in the 1st year. Fixed prosthetics, i.e., veneers and crowns for teens, will be completed within the two years of the program. Morning lectures with all residents are mandatory for 1st and 2nd-year residents unless on rotation. Occasional evening lectures, including grand rounds, ethics, and M&M, are required attendance.
GKAS and Advocacy Day for the hospital or the AAPD are necessary obligations and educational. Other community events may include oral cancer screening, suicide awareness Special Olympics, and classroom field trips are opportunities s/p COVID.
This is a small community-dedicated program, and the success rates on Boards are 100% currently.