Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry
- Louisiana
- Pediatric Dentistry
- lsusd.lsuhsc.edu
Program Contact
1100 Florida Avenue, Office of Advanced Education 1100 Florida Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119
The LSU School of Denitstry program in Pediatric Dentistry is university-based and balanced with significant hospital and extramural affiliations. The program is designed to prepare highly qualified specialists for the clinical practice of pediatric dentistry or careers in teaching or research. The twenty-four-month course of study includes (1) seminars in clinically oriented basic sciences, (2) instruction in advanced clinical procedures, including minor tooth movement, (3) training in hospital procedure, including general anesthesia and moderate oral sedation, (4) experiences in providing comprehensive dental health for children with special healthcare needs and (5) courses in research methodology and biomedical sciences applicable to health care in children. A research project is required for certification.
The program has been planned in accordance with the standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Pediatric Dentistry and is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation. Upon completion of the program, the postgraduate student receives a Masters in pediatric dentistry (optional) and meets eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination.
Program Information
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PED316 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | lsusd.lsuhsc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for consideration during the application process. If an offer of enrollment is extended, official transcripts are required along with a INDBE PASS score. Dental school and any other post-grad education transcripts are to be included.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three letters of evaluation are required; one must be from a pediatric dentistry faculty member.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
TOEFL scores are only required if not a native English speaker.
Other Requirement Instructions
An application for Pediatric Dentistry is not complete without the following supplemental items:
1) A 2x2 digital photo submitted here: Survey Monkey - Photo
2) The supplemental fee for LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry submitted via the online payment portal here: Supplemental Fee Portal. On the payment portal please choose the "Pediatric Dentistry Fees", then choose "Application Fees" to pay the correct amount ($50.00 USD).
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)
Additional Information
A master's degree is optional. Stipends are as follows: PGY1= $54,815 and PGY2= $56,652.