Primary Children's Medical Center (UT)

Pediatric Dental Postgraduate Program
Primary Children's Medical Center
100 North Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Phone: (801) 662-3900

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Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month program beginning July 1 of each year. One new position is available each year.

Program Type

Hospital-based certificate program.

Application

The application deadline is September 15 of the year preceding matriculation. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to Pediatric Dental Residency Program Director, Primary Children's Medical Center, 100 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113.

Description

The program in pediatric dental care is based at Primary Children's Medical Center. Emphasis is placed on clinical proficiency as well as the interdisciplinary approach to treating the pediatric dental patient. Upon successful completion of the program, the student receives a certificate and will have met the eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination. There is a craniofacial and orofacial department associated with the residency and the pediatric dental residents are active in this program. There is academic course work both within the hospital as well as outside the hospital.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year stipend is $36,000. Second year stipend is $39,000.

Facilities

Primary Children's Medical Center

Admission Requirements

Applicants must submit the following items to be considered for admission:

1. DDS, DMD, or non-U.S. equivalent
2. Dental and preprofessional education transcripts
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Photograph required
5. Interview by invitation

Program Strengths

Strong clinical activity in treating healthy as well as medically compromised children.

Program Faculty

Dr. James H. Bekker, Pediatric Dentist
* Dr. Barney T. Olsen, Pediatric Dentist/Orthodontist
Dr. Duane Yamashiro, Orthodontist/Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Mathew D. Schweppe, Pediatric Dentist
*Dr. David C. Roth, Pediatric Dentist
*Dr. Chester Smyth, D.D.S.
Dr. Walter Romney, Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Briant Romney, Pediatric Dentist
*Dr. Russell Farnsworth, Pediatric Dentist
*Dr. Roger Blake Nielsen, Endodontist
*Dr. Cameron Quayle, Pediatric Dentist
*Dr. Hans Reinemer, Pediatric Dentist
Dr. L. Clark Romney, Pediatric Dentist
*Dr. Jeffery Rupp, Pediatric Dentist
*Dr. David Stewart, Pediatric Dentist

Program Consultants
Dr. Charles Norlin, Pediatric Medicine
Dr. John Carey, Pediatric Medicine/Genetics

* Board Certified

School Profile

Program Type:	Hospital-based Certificate
Program Faculty:	Yes Part-Time
Program Length:	24 Total Months
Program Accreditation:	Approved
No. of entering positions:	2
Salary/Stipend:	$36,000 First Year $39,000 Second Year
Application:	September 15 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
Acceptance/Applicant Ratio:	1:9
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:	Data Collection Project Case Report
Teaching Experience:	1 Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	3 Chair/Operatories 3 Clinic Receptionist 4 Dental Assistants

Fellowship