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Graduate Certificate Pediatric Dentistry at University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Residency offers a 24-month track (up to eight positions) and a 36-month Certificate/MPH track (up to two positions). Graduates receive a Certificate in the Specialty of Pediatric Dentistry and an integrated MS in Oral Sciences, and are eligible for American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certification.

Faculty: College of Dentistry  |  Department: Pediatric Dentistry  |  Duration: 24 months (2-year track) or 36 months (3-year Certificate/MPH track)  |  Intake: July 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Didactic courses, seminars and clinical experience covering behavior management, child development and psychology, pulp therapy, orthodontics and growth, special health care needs, dental traumatology, biostatistics and research methods, pediatric oral pathology, infant oral health and sedation and general anesthesia. Time allocation is 25% didactic, 60% clinic, 10% research and 5% teaching, with a research requirement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply via ADEA PASS with three supplemental questions; application deadline September 1, 2026. ADAT not required for the 2027 cycle (optional). Interviews in October 2026; positions awarded through Dental Match Services. Only U.S. citizens from ADA-accredited dental schools are considered.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: July 1

Duration: 24 months (2-year track) or 36 months (3-year Certificate/MPH track)

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