Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry 
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine
Tufts University
One Kneeland Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Phone: (617) 636-6971
Fax: (617) 636-3473
Web: http://www.tufts.edu/dental/departments/pedo.html

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24 month program beginning July 1 of each year. Nine new positions are offered each year. An additional third year for a Master’s degree is available.

Program Type

University-based, hospital-affiliated certificate program

Application

Applicants should apply using the PASS application. Application deadline is September 1st of the year preceding matriculation. Individuals applying to the Pediatric Dentistry program must participate in the National Matching Service. Applicants can register for MATCH through ADEA PASS. 

Description

The Advanced two year Certificate of Achievement Program in Pediatric Dentistry trains dentists in the specialty in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. In order to fulfill the mission, the student is educated in the biomedical sciences and the supporting clinical sciences to the extent that the student is proficient in providing both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

Curriculum

The didactic experiences include course work in the basic and clinical sciences, seminar and laboratory sessions, an independent, written research project presented to the faculty, and preparing for the written examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. The clinical sciences include: outreach community services, operating room services, anesthesia, adolescent dentistry, pediatrics, medically compromised patients, conscious sedation, hospital dentistry, and presenting clinical cases to the standards of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Overall, we wish to produce clinically proficient and scientifically adept graduates capable of diagnosing and treating all types of pediatric patients encountered in specialty practice. A Master of Science Program is offered for an additional year and includes some of the courses offered in the Certificate Program.

Program Stipend and Tuition

No stipend is provided. First year tuition in and out of state is $94,957 and the second year tuition in and out of state is $94,931. 

Facilities

• Tufts Univeristy School of Dental Medicine 
• Tufts Medical Center
• Franciscan Hospital for Children
• Cotting School
• Nashoba Learning Group

Admission Requirements

• D.D.S, D.M.D., or non-U.S. equivalent
• Official dental and post-secondary education transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• NBD examination results (not required for foreign-trained applicants)
• Satisfactory TOEFL/IELTS scores for foreign-trained applicants
• Interview (if requested)

Program Strengths

• Large number of well and medically compromised patients.
• High volume of dental emergency patients seen for infection and trauma.
• Extensive use of treatment modalities for pain and behavior control including sedation and general anesthesia.
• Comprehensive orthodontic care. 

Program Faculty

Cheen Loo*, B.D.S., Ph.D., M.P.H., D.M.D. Professor, Department Chair
Meletia Laskou*, D.M.D., D.D.S. Associate Professor, Postdoctoral Program Director
Rocio Saavedra, D.D.S. Assistant Professor, Predoctoral Program Director
Amanda Alon, D.M.D., M.S. Assistant Professor
Azita Khanbodaghi*, D.M.D. Assistant Professor
Robert Zee*, B.D.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., D.M.D. Associate Professor
Marjan Askari*, D.M.D., MS. Assistant Clinical Professor.
Gerald Swee*, D.M.D., M.S. Assistant Clinical Professor
Marcelo Suzuki, D.D.S. Assistant Clinical Professor
Benjamin Chan*, D.M.D. Senior Clinical Instructor
Leonard Carapezza, D.M.D. Clinical Associate
William Chan, D.M.D., Clinical Associate
Arifa Bakerywala, D.M.D. Clinical Instructor
Khaled Assad, B.D.S. Clinical instructor
Yiju Tsai, B.D.S. Clinical Instructor
Stuart Gould*, D.M.D. Clinical Associate
Nooruddin Pradhan*, B.D.S., M.S., D.M.D. Clinical Associate
David Tesini, D.M.D. Clinical Associate
Arnold Weiss, D.M.D. Clinical Associate

School Profile

 

Program Type:	University-based Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time
Program Faculty:	5 Full-Time 14 Part-Time 9 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
Number of Entering Positions:	9
Tuition In-State:	94,957 First Year 94,931 Second Year
Tuition Out-Of-State:	94,957 First Year 94,931 Second Year
Salary/Stipend:
Application:	80 Fee September 1 Deadline
Participant in National Matching Service:	Yes
Participant in PASS:	Yes
Only US citizens from ADA  accredited dental schools  considered:	Yes
US citizens from foreign dental  schools considered:	Yes
Non-US citizens from ADA  accredited dental schools  considered:	Yes
Non-US citizens from foreign  dental schools considered:	Yes
Acceptance Applicant Ratio:	1:10
Clinic Experience:	Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations General Anesthesia Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Craniofacial Disorders Physically Disabled
Didactic Experience:	Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences
Research Requirement:	Thesis
Teaching Experience:	Yes Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	18 Chair/Operatories 3 Clinic Receptionist 4 Dental Assistants 1 Dental Hygienists