Jordan Valley Community Health Center
- Missouri
- Pediatric Dentistry
- jordanvalley.org
Program Contact
440 E Tampa St., Springfield, MO 65806
Our residency program is a comprehensive pediatric dental residency focused on enhancing the lives and health of our most vulnerable patient populations. Through innovative and integrated approaches, we ensure each patient is treated holistically. We employ an evidence-based, collaborative, integrated approach – working alongside other physicians and support staff to meet all our patients’ needs.
The Jordan Valley Pediatric Dental Residency will:
- Provide you with comprehensive education on typical and abnormal pediatric development
- Provide you with a deep understanding of basic and advanced behavior management techniques
- Allow you to apply evidence-based techniques to prevent and treat common dental emergencies
- Prepare you for success on the ABPD OCE and QE Board exams
- Train you in best-practices in providing complete integrated care for the underserved
Jordan Valley Clinical Experiences
Residents will spend 95 weeks participating in supervised clinics experiences in Jorrdan Valley’s ambulatory clinics, including:
- Integrated dental clinics
- Express Care
- Procedure clinic
- Integrated women’s and children’s clinic
Off Service Rotations
Residents will gain experience in inpatient settings through our partnerships with local hospitals:
- 1 week in Endocrinology at CoxHealth
- 1 week in PICU at CoxHealth
- 1 week in Hematology/Oncology at Mercy
Residents will also gain:
- 4 weeks’ experience in pediatric medicine
- 4 weeks’ experience in community outreach
Didactics and Research
Residents will gain a foundational understanding of key concepts in pediatric dentistry through 5.5 hours of didactic experiences each week during the program.
Residents will be supported in developing, conducting, and presenting findings from a research project focused on implementation of best-practices in community outreach with 2 hours of dedicated time each week.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
| Program Code | PED3014 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | October 15 |
| Program Start Date | June 28 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes, PGY-1 $67,144 / PGY-2: $69,193 |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | jordanvalley.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Eligible applicants must have achieved a passing score on Part I of National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) prior to application and Part II (or the Integrated National Dental Board Examination) by start of residency. Eligible applicants must be able to obtain a permanent dental license from the state of Missouri by the start of the program.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Eligible applicants will have an earned DDS or DMD degree from a dental program in the US accredited by CODA & ADA, or a dental program in Canada accredited by CODA of Canada & the ADA, or an international dental school that provides and equivalent educational background and standing as determined by the Program Director
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
Interview Schedule
In-Person interviews will be conducted November 5th & 6th, 2026.
Additional Information
NMS Match (451943 – PED – 2 YR).