Loma Linda University

Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
11092 Anderson St., PH 3301
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Phone: (909) 558-4690
Web Address: http://www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry/pediatrics/graduateprogram.html

Profile
Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month program beginning July 1st. Four new positions will be offered each year.

Program Type

University-based postgraduate program leading to a Professional Certificate with an optional Master’s Degree (MS) or Master’s of Science in Dentistry (MSD).

Application

The application deadline is October 15th of the year preceding admission (P.A.S.S./M.A.T.C.H. deadline is October 1st , L.L.U. deadline is October 15th ). Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to: Jung-Wei Chen, D.D.S., M.S., PhD., Program Director and Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 11092 Anderson St., PH 3301, Loma Linda, CA 92350. E-mail to: jwchen@llu.edu.

Description

The program provides advanced training in all phases of pediatric dentistry with an emphasis on patient care skills, including the full spectrum of management. Options: hospital, surgery center, clinic, with and without general anesthesia or sedation. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a Certificate and /or Master’s Degree (MS) or Masters of Science in Dentistry (MSD) Degree in Pediatric Dentistry and meets eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination.

Curriculum

The resident is involved in the treatment of well children and medically or psychologically disadvantaged patients. They participate in general anesthesia, emergency room and pediatric medical rotations, regular clinical care, predoctoral instruction, research and dental care with dental anesthesiologists in the Special Care Dentistry Center.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First- and second-year stipends are currently not available. Tuition for two years is to be determined.

Facilities

• Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
• Special Care Dentistry Center

Admission Requirements

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

• Postdoctural Application Support Service Application (PASS) http://www.adea.org/dental_education_pathways/pass/Pages/default.aspx

• National Matching Services Inc. (Match) Enrollment http://www.natmatch.com/dentres

• Loma Linda University Admissions Application
http://www.llu.edu/central/apply/index.page

Program Strengths

Strong hospital, clinical training and trauma experience.

Program Faculty

Bonyanpoor, Shahnaz – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Chang, Eddie – D.D.S. M.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Chen, Jung-Wei – D.D.S., M.S., Phd., Program Director and Associate Professor (full-time) *
Brian Chu, D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Ellstrom, Mervin – D.D.S. M.P.H., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Jimenez, Peter – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Job, Allen – D.D.S., M.S., M.P.H., M.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Kao, Cecilia – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Lauer, Heather – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Lee, Daniel Harvey – D.D.S., M.P.H., Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Lee, Robert – D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Lin, Christina – D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Lovingier, Lonnie – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Milledge, Todd – D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Professor (part-time) *
Morikawa, Wesley – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Nelson, Bonnie A. – D.D.S., Department Chair and Assistant Professor *
Okumura, Wesley – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Pereira, Valeria – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Piedra, Isabella – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Peterson, John – D.D.S., Professor Emeritus (part-time) *
Soto, Rita – D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Traficante, F. Robert – D.D.S., Associate Professor (part-time) *


*Board certified

School Profile

Program Type:	Combined Hospital-based University-based Degree Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	2 Full-Time 18 Part-Time 9 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
No. of entering positions:	4
Tuition in-state:	$TBD First Year $TBD Second Year
Application:	May 18 - Open Oct. 1 - Deadline
Participant in National Matching Service:	Yes
Participant in PASS:	Yes
Only US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered:	No
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:	1:20
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
Teaching Experience:	Yes Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	20 Chair/Operatories 3 Clinic Receptionist 8 Dental Assistants 0 Dental Hygienists

Fellowship