Last updated on March 31, 2026.

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Program Size
9
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
September 15
Program Start
July 1
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Program Contact

Elva Villa Jordan DDS, MPL Program Director

UT San Antonio School of Dentistry, Department of Developmental Dentistry, 8210 Floyd Curl Dr. MC8118, San Antonio, Texas, 78229

jordanev@uthscsa.edu 210-450-3504
Kelly D. Limehouse Academic Programs Coordinator
limehouse@uthscsa.edu 210-450-3504
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The program in pediatric dentistry is designed to offer the advanced student a balanced curriculum in both didactic and clinical areas. Particular emphasis is placed on hospital dentstry, conscious sedation, interceptive orthodontics and special patient care. The program is administered by the Department of Developmental Dentistry of the School of Dentistry and is approved and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the American Dental Association. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student is awarded a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets the eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Program Start Date and Orientation
The residency program has an official start date of July 1 and an official end date of June 30, 24 months later. As part of required program onboarding, all residents must participate in a mandatory orientation held during the final week of June prior to the July 1 start date. Orientation supports preparation for residency training and does not alter the official start or end dates of the program.

Residents enrolled in a concurrent master’s degree program follow a degree‑specific academic timeline, which extends beyond the 24‑month certificate program.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Pediatric Dentistry
Program Code PED347
Degrees Offered Certificate, Masters
Program Size 9
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 uthscsa.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL
  • Passing the INBDE before the Match deadline
  • Submitting TOEFL scores before the program deadline

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

The TOEFL is required for all international applicants who graduated from a non-CODA accredited dental school. A minimum score of 100 is necessary for consideration, and scores must be submitted to PASS before the program deadline.

Other Requirement Instructions

Applicants invited to interview must submit a 2×2 photo electronically. The photo may be uploaded directly to the PASS application or emailed to the program at pedoapplications@uthscsa.edu.

 

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 (program offers sponsorship)
  • See "Additional Information" for International Student Eligibility Details

Additional Information

To be considered for admission, all international applicants who have graduated from a non-CODA accredited dental school must meet the following prerequisites:

  • Successful completion of the TOEFL and INBDE or NBDE Parts I & II before the application deadline. 

  • At least one full year of clinical residency/internship within a CODA-accredited dental school. Qualifying programs include, but are not limited to:

    • Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)

    • General Practice Residency (GPR)

    • Pediatric Dentistry Internship

    • Advanced Standing or International Dentist Education Program (ASP/IDEP)