University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Nevada
- Pediatric Dentistry
- unlv.edu
Program Contact
The Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program is a 24-month program based upon fiscal year July 1 through June 30. The program provides a full range of clinical experiences in pediatric dental care, which is supported by an in-depth, critical, and scholarly appraisal of the specialty knowledge base. The postgraduate students are exposed to extensive clinical opportunities in behavior management, conscious sedation, hospital dentistry, management of patients with special needs, trauma management, growth, and development management, utilizing orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, as well as age-appropriate orthodontic therapy where indicated. Postgraduate students participate in research, as well as rotations in anesthesiology, hematology/oncology, pediatric and emergency medicine, community service, and rotations to off-site multi-disciplinary clinics. The postgraduate student's total program time equates to: 20% Didactics; 70% Clinical; 5% Research; 5% Teaching. Our close-by affiliated hospital, the University Medical Center (UMC), provides the Level I Children's Trauma Center, The Children's Hospital of Nevada, and associated pediatric clinics. Program Strengths: Exceptional state-of-the-art clinical facilities; Strong didactic, evidence-based curriculum supporting clinical experiences; Outstanding medical rotations in anesthesia, emergency medicine, pediatric medicine, and hematology/oncology. Facilities: A 20-operatory pediatric clinic, a 24-bay orthodontic clinic, dental laboratories, affiliated community pediatric dental clinic, affiliated hospital, and affiliated surgical centers. Disclosure of Gainful Employment: Pediatric Dentistry University 6-digit OPEID: 002569 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): 29-1029.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1029.00 Tuition & Fees (Excludes costs for health insurance): $33,419.80* per year (Tuition: $28,419.80; Fees:$5000 as Direct Cost). *Subject to change. Please visit our website for specific admissions requirements at http://dentalschool.unlv.edu.
Program Information
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PED364 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 6 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | October 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | unlv.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Final official transcripts should be included in PASS, or mailed to the program administrative assistant upon graduation.
International Student Eligibility
This program has not yet provided information to us on international student eligibility.
Interview Schedule
First week of November.
Additional Information
All PASS Applications must be COMPLETE (including a 2" x 2" photo sent to the Program) before your application will be reviewed. You may mail the photo to the address below.
UNLV School of Dental Medicine
Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
1001 Shadow Lane, MS 7423
Las Vegas, NV 89106-4124