Last updated on April 15, 2024.

University of Kentucky

Program Size
4
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
September 15
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Cristina Perez DDS MS Diplomate ABOP, ABPD Associate Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Dentistry Director, Pediatric Dental Residency Program

 

740 S. Limestone Street, Suite A 200  Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0284

Cassie Springer RDA, MBA-HM Pediatric Dental Residency Program Coordinator
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The College of Dentistry offers a residency program for dentists who seek post-doctoral specialty training in pediatric dentistry.  The development of stong skills in clinical pediatric dentistry is a primary program objective.  These  skills include mild/moderate sedation, Naso alveolar molding and hospital dentistry. However, because of the need for pediatric dentists in teaching, research and public health positions, a strong secondary objective is to stimulate an interest in these areas.  Upon program completion, the resident receives a certificate in pediatric dentistry and meets the eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and requirements for sedation permit in any US state. 

The didactic curriculum consists of a series of interrelated seminars and courses regarding general pediatric oral health care, care of the handicapped and chronically ill child, and diagnosis and treatment of occlusion problems in the primary, mixed and young permanent dentitions.  The 24 month program includes a core curriculum, specialty coursework, and a wide range of clinical experiences. 

Program Information

Program Type Pediatric Dentistry
Program Code PED315
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 4
Program Length 24 months
Application Deadline September 15
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes
Match Participating Yes
Program Website dentistry.uky.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

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

International Student Eligibility

This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Other - Contact the program

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Other - Contact the program

Additional Information

Graduate Medical Education Stipend