University of Iowa
- Iowa
- Pediatric Dentistry
- dentistry.uiowa.edu
Program Contact
The program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry fulfills the requirements for advanced education in pediatric dentistry as approved by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Upon completion of the program, the student meets all eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.The program addresses all aspects of contemporary pediatric dentistry. Furthermore, the program has been designed to emphasize development in the following areas:
- Leadership skills.
- The development of confidence in rendering dental services in a hospital environment and in understanding the needs and managing the treatment of children with special health care needs.
- The development of an intellectually self-confident, independent, adaptable pediatric dentist with skills that make them effective agents of change at local, regional and national levels.
Please review our website found below for more information:
https://dentistry.uiowa.edu/pediatric-residency
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
| Program Code | PED314 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 5 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.uiowa.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- Passing the INBDE before the Match deadline
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please upload official transcripts to the PASS website. Passing the INBDE before the MATCH deadline is required.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Letters of Evaluation will be uploaded directly to the PASS website.
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
Additional Information
Mission: Our mission is to improve the oral health of infants, children, adolescents and their families with special emphasis given to improving the oral health of children with special health care needs and children of low-income backgrouns or with limited access to oral health services.
International Dental Graduates: If you are a US citizen or permanent resident who received dental training outside of the US, you must have completed a 1-year CODA-accredited GPR, AEGD, or Operative Dentistry residency program at the time of application to be eligible.