Children's Hospital of Michigan

Developmental Dentistry
Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Children's Hospital of Michigan
3901 Beaubien Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 833-2895
Fax: (313) 745-5908

Profile
Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month program beginning July 1 of each year. Four new positions are offered each year.

Program Type

Hospital-based certificate program with option for a Master of Science in Public Health degree through Wayne State University.

Application

The application deadline is November 1 of the year preceding acceptance into the program.
Children's Hospital of Michigan
James P. Stenger, DDS, MSD
Chief, Department of Developmental Dentistry
79 W. Alexandrine, 3rd Floor
Detroit MI 48201-2196
Phone: 313-576-2551
Fax: 313-576-2557
Email: jstenger@dmc.org

Description

The program in pediatric dentistry consists of a hospital portion at Children’s Hospital, a clinic portion located at the Children’s Center and a didactic portion at Wayne State University and the University of Detroit Mercy. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Upon completion, the resident receives a certificate in pediatric dentistry and meets eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination. With additional clinic time, course work, and research, the resident may become a candidate for a Master of Science in Public Health through Wayne State University.

Curriculum

The curriculum is a balanced mixture of didactic and clinical training in pediatric dentistry and includes experiences in pediatric/adolescent restoration dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, and endodontics. Also included are rotations in anesthesia, pediatrics, cardio/respiratory care, emergency department, craniofacial and operating room. The patients of the dental clinic include children/adolescents who are normal and healthy; children/adolescents with early childhood caries; children/adolescents with behavior management problems; and children/adolescents who are medically compromised or mentally and/or physically handicapped. Students are encouraged to take the written portion of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry exam.

Program Stipend and Tuition

Stipend: $42,000 first year. Residents are given the opportunity to attend regional and national pediatric dental society meetings and annual sessions.
Tuition for Michigan residents: $2,000 first year. Tuition for out-of-state residents: $4,000 first year. You are eligible to become a Michigan resident after 6 months of living here.

Facilities

► Children’s Hospital of Michigan
► Wayne State University School of Medicine
► Three (3) chair dental clinic at CHM
► 13 chair dental clinic at the Children’s Center (two blocks from CHM)
►Webber School – off campus school-based program for oral health promotion
►Detroit Medical Center participating hospitals

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for admission:

►Must have passed Parts I and II, National Dental Board Examination.
►Must submit original National Dental Board Dental Examination scores directly to program (not to PASS).
►Must have earned a DMD/DDS degree, or equivalent.
►Must submit pre-dental college transcripts directly to the program (not to PASS).
►Must submit official dental school transcript directly to the program (in addition to PASS).
►Must be eligible for state dental license.
►Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
►Must be a graduate of a U.S. or Canadian dental school.
Must be proficient in the English language.
Must report most recent TOEFL score to PASS.
Must submit 2" X 2" photograph directly to the program (not to PASS).
(3) ORIGINALLY SIGNED Letters of Recommendation from the Chairman of Pediatric Dentistry, and two faculty members or advisors (not to PASS)
Personal interview

Program Strengths

Hospital-based program with university based didactic training
Opportunity for development of clinical skills with the special needs child and adolescent patient, including medically and physically compromised patients
Integrated management of patients with craniofacial anomalies
Opportunity to obtain a Masters in Public Health

Program Faculty

James P. Stenger, DDS, MSD, Chief, Department of Developmental Dentistry, Director, Pediatric Dental Residency Program**
Rebeca Urquiola, DDS, MS, Attending Pediatric Dentist*
Deborah Turner, PhD, DMD, MS Attending Pediatric Dentist*
Chester Coccia, DDS, MSD, Pediatric Dentist*
Joseph Hildebrand, DDS, Chief of Maxillofacial Surgery, Detroit Receiving Hospital*
Dominick Shoha, DDS, Endodontist*
Steve Wolf, DDS, Chief of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Detroit Receiving Hospital*
Curt Ralstrom, DDS, Pediatric Dentist*
Mark Marunick, DDS, MS, Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Detroit Receiving Hospital*

*Board certified
**Board certified in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics

School Profile

Program Type:	Hospital-based Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	2 Full-Time 7 Part-Time 9 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available Limited Education License available
No. of entering positions:	4
Tuition in-state:	$2,000 First Year $2,000 Second Year
Tuition out-of-state:	$4,000 First Year $2,000 Second Year
Salary/Stipend:	$42,000 First Year $42,000 Second Year
Application:	November 1 Deadline
Participant in National Matching Service:	No
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:	No
Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered:	No
Acceptance/Applicant Ratio:	varies
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
Research Requirement:	Thesis Data Collection Project Case Report
Facilities:	19 Chair/Operatories

Fellowship