University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston

Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry
The University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, Dental Branch
6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 500-4141
Fax: (713) 500-4179
E-mail: Steven.Hackmyer@uth.tmc.edu

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Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

Certificate Program: This is a 24-month 1-week program commencing the last week of June each year. Six new positions are available each year.

M.S. Program: Simultaneous enrollment in the certificate program and a Master of Science program is available. In addition to the requirements for the certificate program, M.S. candidates must submit an original research project and thesis and complete additional course work. M.S. degree requirements may be accomplished in less than 36 months.

Program Type

University-based, hospital-affiliated certificate program with option for a Master of Science degree.

Application

The application deadline is October 1 of the year preceding matriculation. Application is made through the PASS program of the AADS. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to:

The Office of Student Affairs, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch, P.O. Box 20068, Houston, TX 77225.

Description

The program in pediatric dentistry is designed to offer the advanced student a mixture of didactic and clinical experiences. Emphasis is placed on hospital and clinical dentistry, and includes experiences in general anesthesia, IV and conscious sedation, special patient care, and interceptive and preventive orthodontics. Rotations through Hermann Children's Hospital and Houston Medical Center (a pediatric ambulatory care clinic which is designed to simulate a private practice setting) provide each resident with the opportunity to learn in many different environments. Month-long pediatric medicine and anesthesiology rotations are completed during the second half of the first training year. The program is approved and accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. Upon successful completion of the certificate program, the student satisfies the eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Curriculum

Certificate Program: The certificate program consists of 24 months of training. The curriculum includes training in all aspects of contemporary pediatric dentistry, including preventive dentistry, behavior management, conscious sedation, preventive and interceptive orthodontics, cleft lip and palate, practice management, dental care for the special patient, general anesthesia, pediatric medicine and participation in a variety of multidisciplinary management teams.

The curriculum is delivered through various instructional modalities including lectures, seminars, clinical rotations and independent learning contracts. Activities take place within the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the country.


Master of Science Degree: Residents interested in a Master of Science degree in addition to their certificate, may pursue this program. Specific detailed information regarding a Master of Science degree may be obtained from the program director.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year stipend is $15,800 plus fringe benefits. Second-year stipend is $24,000 plus fringe benefits.

Facilities

• Hermann Children's Hospital
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch
• Houston Medical Center Building
• UT Professional Building

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have available the following credentials to be considered for admission:

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. or equivalent
• Dental and preprofessional education transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal interview
• TOEFL for applicants whose first language is not English
• National Board Dental Examination results

Preference is given to applicants who have graduated from an ADA accredited dental school in the US, or a Canadian dental school. For applicants who do not fulfill this criterion, the following additional requirements are placed in order to apply:
Must have passed both Part I and Part II, National Dental Board Examination
Foreign dental transcript translated by a transcript evaluation service and translated into English (this is a requirement for PASS)

Program Strengths

• Didactic and clinical education in contemporary preventive oriented pediatric dentistry
• Resources of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the United States
• Hospital-based activities including general anesthesia, pediatric medicine, emergency room coverage, participation in cleft lip/palate and hematology/oncology teams, inpatient and outpatient comprehensive dental care
• Oral pathology clinic
• Extramural clinical rotations
• Research opportunities

Program Faculty

Sanford J. Fenton, D.D.S, MDS Chair, Professor*
Steven P. Hackmyer, D.D.S., Interim Program Director, Associate Professor ++
Bhavini Acharya, B.D.S., MPH, Assistant Professor++
Robert H. Tate, D.D.S., MS, Associate Professor ++
Gisela Velasquez, D.D.S., MS, Assistant Professor++
Gary Badger, D.D.S., MS, Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time)*
Amber Callis, D.D.S., Clinical Assistant Professor (part time) *
Freddy Cessac, D.D.S., M.S. Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time)++
Catherine Flaitz, D.D.S., M.S., Professor**
Brett A. Ibarra, D.D.S., Clinical Assistant Professor (part time) ++
Ronald Johnson, D.D.S., Professor*
Jaibum Kim, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time) ++
Regina Lewis, D.D.S., M.S. Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Michelle Lin, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Lisa McGriff-Metz, D.D.S., M.S. Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Yadah Sringam, D.D.S, Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time) *
Tan Quynh-Thuyen, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time)+
Thomas W. Wild, D.D.S., M.S., Associate Professor (part time)++

*Board certified (Pediatric Dentistry)
**Board certified (Oral Pathology)
+Board certified (Orthodontics)
++ Board eligible (Pediatric Dentistry)

School Profile

Program Type:	Combined Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time
Program Faculty:	5 Full-Time 12 Part-Time 12 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months Last week of June Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
No. of entering positions:	6
Tuition in-state:	$5,800 First Year $5,900 Second Year
Tuition out-of-state:	$13,100 First Year $13,200 Second Year
Salary/Stipend:	$15,800 First Year $24,000 Second Year
Application:	$0 Fee October 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
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:	Data Collection Project
Teaching Experience:	1 second year Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	7 Chair/Operatories 4 Clinic Receptionist 4 Dental Assistants

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