Last updated on March 6, 2026.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Program Size
5
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
September 15
Program Start
June 29

Program Contact

Dr. Janice G. Jackson DMD Department Chair & Director Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry
Post-Grad Admissions Office, 1720 2nd Avenue South, SDB 124, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0007
Sheila D. Turner Administrative Projects Specialist
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Advanced education in Pediatric Dentistry provides the student with an in-depth understanding of, and clinical expertise in the practice of dentistry for children and people with developmental disabilities.   Pediatric dentistry is an advanced education discipline.  This program prepares the student for a career in community practice and/or academics.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Pediatric Dentistry
Program Code PED300
Degrees Offered Certificate, Masters
Program Size 5
Program Length 24 months
Application Deadline September 15
Program Start Date June 29
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes, $25.00 dollars
Stipend Offered Yes, $17,500- $25,000
Match Participating Yes
Program Website uab.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • TOEFL
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
  • Passing the INBDE before the Match deadline

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Send in a sealed envelope to Post-Graduate Admmissions Office -see posted address:

 -Official dental school transcripts in English with degree/graduation date

-International residents add official ECE or WES evaluation report   

 

 

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

At least one letter should be faculty or Program Director in the Pediatric Dentistry department of their dental school.

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

For international applicants a minimum TOEFL score of 500 in all areas tested

Other Requirement Instructions

None

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
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)

Interview Schedule

Date to be decided for September, October, November and December.