Pediatric Dentistry Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

A two-year advanced education and residency program in pediatric dentistry leading to a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Residents are trained in advanced diagnostic and clinical techniques for children, adolescents and individuals with disabilities, and are eligible for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certification examinations. An optional Master of Dental Science requires extra coursework beyond the two years.

Faculty: School of Dental Medicine  |  Department: Pediatric Dentistry  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: Applications via PASS and the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program; due September 15 of the year before matriculation  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Core residency curriculum plus pediatric dentistry conferences on behavior guidance, pulp therapy, interceptive orthodontics, traumatology, special needs patients, pharmacological patient management and outpatient general anesthesia. Rotations at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh include anesthesiology, pediatric medicine, pediatric emergency, and craniofacial clinics; a research project is a graduation requirement.

Career pathways

Prepares residents for specialty pediatric dentistry practice, teaching and community health service.

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