Saint Louis University
- Missouri
- Pediatric Dentistry
- slu.edu
Program Contact
Center for Advanced Dental Education
Saint Louis University
3320 Rutger Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry offers the student a comprehensive 24-month course of study in clinical and didactic pediatric dentistry and is designed to meet the educational requirements for limitation of practice to pediatric dentistry and examination by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Emphasis is placed on all phases of pediatric dentistry, and at the end of the program the student will be able to provide comprehensive oral health care for the well child, the medically compromised child and the child with special health care needs. Extensive experience is provided in the areas of sedation, analgesia and the use of general anesthesia to deliver dental treatment. Research experience is gained through completion of a master’s thesis research project.
Seminars are held that cover topics relevant to pediatric dentistry, and a literature review course will discuss current and classic articles from pediatric dental literature. Multi-disciplinary seminars are held in conjunction with the graduate programs in orthodontics, endodontics and periodontics. Formal courses are presented in biostatistics, oral medicine, oral pathology, early and mixed dentition, therapeutics, practice management and some basic sciences. Off-service rotations occur in general anesthesia, pediatric medicine, pediatric emergency room and craniofacial clinic.
Facilities
The pediatric dental postgraduate program is based out of the Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education. It is a newly remodeled 6-chair clinic. Each operatory is equipped with digital radiographic capabilities and nitrous oxide. A small office area, as well as break room, library and classrooms are provided for the residents. Residents will gain operating room experience, as well as necessary clinical rotations at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. Residents will provide 24 hour/7 day per week dental consultation to the Cardinal Glennon emergency room, a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
Program Information
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PED397 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 3 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | October 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | slu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Transcripts from dental school and previous educational experiences. If you attended Saint Louis University or Parks College, it is your responsibility to request transcripts from the Registrar’s Office at (314) 977-2269.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three (3) letters of recommendation - Two Professional Evaluation Forms (PEF) are required, along with one Institution Evaluation Form. Additional PEFs can be submitted.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Foreign student applicants are required to provide the items requested in the normal application process and must also submit scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination and evidence of adequate financial resources. TOEFL code is 6629. Applicants from foreign dental schools must be able to obtain a Missouri dental license. Missouri requires dentists to graduate from an ADA accredited dental school.
Other Requirement Instructions
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Personal/biographical statement. The personal/biographical statement provides the admissions committee with insight into what precipitated the applicant’s interest in this academic program. Specifically, what academic, professional and/or personal experiences influenced the decision to apply at this time. It should also explain what the applicant expects to receive from the program and how that will affect the applicant’s plans in the future. The summary or overview should be approximately 500 words.
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
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
One-day interviews will be conducted November 14 and November 21, 2024.
Additional Information
Any additional application materials should be mailed to:
Kimberly Cox
Center for Advanced Dental Education
Saint Louis University
3320 Rutger Street
St. Louis, MO 63104