University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
- Texas
- Pediatric Dentistry
- dentistry.uth.edu
Program Contact
Pediatric Dentistry Advanced Education Program, 7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 3410, Houston, Texas 77054.
The program in pediatric dentistry is designed to offer the advanced student a mixture of didactic and clinical experiences. Emphasis is placed on hospital and clinical dentistry, and includes experiences in general anesthesia, and mild to moderate sedation, special patient care, and interceptive and preventive orthodontics. Rotations through Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital and School of Dentistry Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (a pediatric ambulatory care clinic which is designed to simulate a private practice setting) provide each resident with the opportunity to learn in many different environments. Month-long pediatric medicine and anesthesiology rotations are completed during the second half of the first training year. The program is approved and accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. Upon successful completion of the certificate program, the student satisfies the eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. An optional master of science in dentistry degree may be earned within the two-year period and is strongly encouraged.
Note: Program start date is July 1st, however, the mandatory orientation is the last week of June.
Program Information
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PED346 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 8 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | October 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.uth.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- The ADAT is optional.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Upload transcripts to the PASS portal. Do not send trancripts directly to the program.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Please do not include letters from friends or family. Letters need to reflect evaluation by a faculty member or dentist supervisor or colleague with direct knowledge realted to direct patient care. We value feedback specific to your overall practice of dentistry and ethics.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Not a requirement
Other Requirement Instructions
Candiadtes without NDBE Part I or II must pass INDBE prior to matriculation into the program.
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)
Additional Information
All internationally trained applicants (with the exception of Canada) must have at least 1 year of clinical training in a US dental program. Examples of such programs include an Advanced Standing DDS, GPR, AEGD or a Pediatric Dentistry Clinical preceptorship.