Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Certificate at Texas A&M University

24-month specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry balancing didactic and clinical training, with emphasis on hospital dentistry, special needs patient care, sedation and interceptive orthodontics. Graduates meet the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Taught face-to-face at the College of Dentistry in Dallas, with off-campus hospital and clinic assignments.

Faculty: College of Dentistry  |  Department: Pediatric Dentistry  |  Duration: 48.5 semester credit hours; 24 months  |  Intake: Late June (application deadline October 1)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

Core courses (Pediatric Dentistry I-VI, Hospital Dentistry I-VI, research methods, biostatistics, growth and development, craniofacial anomalies, teaching skills, advanced radiology) are mostly taken in year one; clinical rotations include Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, anesthesia, craniofacial team and emergency on-call. A publishable research project, teaching duties and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry qualifying examination are required.

Career pathways

Prepares pediatric dentists for comprehensive care of pediatric patients and American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certification.

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