UNLV School of Dental Medicine

Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry
1001 Shadow Lane, MS 7423
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106-4124
Las Vegas, NV 89106-4124

Profile
Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

24 Months

Program Type

Certificate

Application

PASS, MATCH, and supplemental items

Description

The UNLV School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry develops outstanding dental specialists through the use of advanced technology, and an integrated curriculum of biomedical sciences, clinical sciences and professional studies. Residents participate in research, hospital dentistry, community service, and rotations to multi-disciplinary clinics. The residents' total program time equates to: 25% Didactics, 65% Clinical, 5% Research, 5% Teaching. Our affiliated hospital, The University Medical Center (UMC), provides the Level I Children's Trauma Center, The Children's Hospital of Nevada, and associated pediatric clinics.

Curriculum

Year 1
• Orientation
• PALS Certification
• Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry
• Introduction to Orthodontics
• Postgraduate Clinic I
• Formulating a Literature Review
• Clinical Seminars I
• Special Patient Care I
• Literature Review/Journal Club I
• Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• Orthodontic Seminars I
• Biomedical Sciences I & II
• Pediatric Medicine (two weeks)
• Emergency Medicine (two weeks)
Year 1 Clinic Rotations
• Head Start
• Tribal Clinic
• Craniofacial Team Clinic
• Community Clinic
• OR Rotations
• Emergency On-Call
• Community Health Fairs
Year 2
• Anesthesia (4 weeks)
• Clinical Seminars II (Board Review)
• Special Patient Care II
• Lit Review/Journal Club II
• Postgraduate Clinic II
• Orthodontic Seminars II
• Practice Management I & II
• Advanced Radiology
• Pharmacology
• Advanced Research
Year 2 Clinic Rotations
• Hematology Team Clinic
• Oncology/Hematology Rotation
• Craniofacial Team Clinic
• Community Clinic
• Emergency On-Call
• OR Rotations
• UMC Pediatric Clinic
• Orthodontic Clinic
• Teaching Rotations
• Elective Experiences

Program Stipend and Tuition

Tuition: $30,000/year

Facilities

A 20-operatory pediatric clinic, a 24-bay orthodontic clinic, dental laboratories, affiliated community and tribal clinics, affiliated hospital, and affiliated surgical centers.

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply through PASS at the ADEA website: http://www.adea.org.When application is made through PASS, no additional application fee will be required. Applications will be accepted through November of each year. Supplemental information should be mailed directly to the UNLV program. This information includes: curriculum vitae, a 2" x 2" color photo, and official college transcripts. These items must be received for an application to be complete. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews. Applicants must be eligible for Limited Licensing in the state of Nevada. Following acceptance, a $1,000 non refundable deposit is required to reserve a position. This deposit will be applied to tuition.

Program Strengths

• Exceptional state-of-the-art clinical facilities
• Strong didactic, evidence-based curriculum supporting clinical experiences
• Outstanding medical rotations in anesthesia, emergency medicine, pediatric medicine, and hematology/oncology

Program Faculty

• Full-time program director
• Seven part-time pediatric dentists
• Three full-time and one part-time orthodontists
• UNLV SDM dental specialists
• UNLV SDM Biomedical and Professional Studies Faculty
• University of Nevada, School of Medicine (UNSOM) Faculty

School Profile

Program Type:	University-based
Program Director:	Full-Time
Program Faculty:	1 Full-Time 7 Part-Time 4 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Required
No. of entering positions:	6
Tuition in-state:	$30,000 First Year $30,000 Second Year
Application:	$0 Fee November 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:	No
Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered:	Yes
Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered:	No
Clinic Experience:	Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations 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
Teaching Experience:	20 Clinic Half-Days 3 Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	20 Chair/Operatories 1 Clinic Receptionist 5 Dental Assistants 1 Dental Hygienists

Fellowship