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Last updated on March 3, 2025.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Program Size
4
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
October 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Meelin Chin Kit-Wells DDS Program Director

Pediatric & Community Dentistry Department
Squire Hall
University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine
Buffalo, New York, 14214-8006

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At the University at Buffalo’s post-graduate Pediatric Dentistry program, residents treat a diverse patient population. The program is committed to promoting and advancing the knowledge and skills of our residents in every aspect of Pediatric Dentistry. Our exceptional faculty members are dedicated to teaching our residents the highest quality oral health care services for the pediatric population in Western New York.  

Residents have an unparalleled education through their exposure to a dynamic curriculum consisting of clinical rotations, interactive seminars, academic lectures, literature reviews, and active-learning case presentations. Residents have the opportunity to teach at the predoctoral level and provide community outreach. The various clinical training sites produce successful residents that are strong, capable, compassionate, and fully prepared to practice in any environment upon graduation.

Additional details are provided on the program's dedicated admissions page.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Pediatric Dentistry
Program Code PED327
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 4
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 dental.buffalo.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

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

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Transcripts must be provided to PASS.

Do NOT send transcripts to the University at Buffalo.

International Student Eligibility

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident

Additional Information

Applicants must fulfill all of the following requirements to be considered for admission:

  • D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an ADA-accredited dental school 
  • Must be eligible for temporary license in New York State 
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Resident; Canadian citizens will be considered 
  • Dental education transcripts 
  • Institutional Evaluation, Electronic Professional Evaluations 
  • Personal interview
  • Applications will be considered without NBDE documentation but evidence of iNBDE or NBDE Part I & II is required before matriculation

All application materials are required by the application deadline.