University of Pittsburgh
- Pennsylvania
- Pediatric Dentistry
- dental.pitt.edu
Program Contact
University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, 3501 Terrace Street, 366 Salk Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261
The pediatric dental residency offers a two-year advanced training course in the specialty. The program trains residents in the advanced diagnostic and clinical techniques necessary to provide specialty care to children, adolescents, and individuals with disabilities. Upon successful completion of the program, residents will receive a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and are eligible to for the board certification examinations by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
The advanced pediatric dentistry curricula integrates scientific principles and methods with the clinical application of pediatric dentistry. Ample time is provided for either basic science or clinical research. Emphasis is also given to community and dental public health experiences.
Pediatric dental residents also rotate through the Predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry Clinic and the Preclinical Simulation Clinic to provide instruction and clinical supervision to predoctoral dental students as part of the teaching requirement for the program.
The Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at the School of Dental Medicine is a dedicated area housing an eight-chair clinic along with two state-of-the-art general anesthesia suites and recovery room. Digital radiograph facilities are available on-site. A resident laboratory and resident offices with computer internet access are adjacent to the clinic. There are four dedicated staff members in the Department who are comitted to providing both clerical and clinical support to the program.
Program Information
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PED375 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | October 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.pitt.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- 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
Transcripts submitted to PASS are acceptable. A copy of the resident's diploma is required upon matriculation.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three evaluations are required from faculty at the candidate's dental school. One of those three evaluations must be from the pediatric dental chair, the predoctoral pediatric dental director, or another full-time pediatric dental faculty member.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Only candidates from US or Canadian dental schools are considered for admission. Applications from Non-US or Canadian Dental Schools will NOT be considered.
Other Requirement Instructions
Please send a 2x2 jpeg photo directly to the program administratrator to Mrs. Jennifer Dawkins-Hill (JLD204@pitt.edu).
Supplemental Application Fee
A non-refundable $75 supplemental application fee is required at time of application.
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
- Canadian Citizen
- Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered
Interview Schedule
Tentative Interview Date is November 15, 2024
Additional Information
The program does not require the ADAT examination for the 2023 cycle. However, if you have taken the ADAT examination, you may submit your scores through ADEA PASS to the program. If the candidate matriculates into the residency, a copy of the dental school diploma and succesful completion of the NDBE or INDBE must be submitted.