University of Southern California

Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
School of Dentistry
University of Southern California
University Park MC 0641
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641
Phone: (213) 740-8103
Fax: (213) 740-8109
E-mail: uscsdadm@usc.edu

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Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month certificate program or 36-month combined certificate/master's program beginning the last week of June. Eight new positions are available each year. Special consideration will be given to students who elect to enter the three-year combined certificate/master's program.

Program Type

Combined university- and hospital-based certificate program with option for Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Biology.

Application

The application deadline is October 1 of the year preceding matriculation. Correspondence regarding application and admission should be addressed to:

Carissa Quiles, Advanced Programs Coordinator, Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, 90089-0641.

Description

The 24-month certificate program provides a course of study designed to provide students with extensive didactic and clinical training necessary for the specialty. This combined university- and hospital-based program provides extensive educational and clinical opportunities. The program is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.

An M.S. or Ph.D. in Craniofacial Biology can also be combined with certification in pediatric dentistry. The purpose of this program is to prepare pediatric dentists who can assume leadership positions in dental education, provide service to the community, conduct dental-related research and coordinate oral health care for patients with special health care needs. The structured curriculum offers a strong didactic component in basic biological and clinical sciences, as well as intensive training in clinical dental care for infants, children, adolescents and individuals who have a developmental disability or a medically compromising condition. Submission of a thesis is a requirement for completion of the combined program. The master’s portion of the program can be tailored to include classes in education for those candidates desiring a greater emphasis in teaching. An individual who elects to apply to this combined program would submit applications to the School of Dentistry and the Graduate School.

Curriculum

In both programs, first-year studies emphasize advanced theory and clinical treatment of the "healthy" child. Students will develop a sound basis in genetics, growth and development, behavior guidance, physical evaluation, research methodology, statistics, conscious sedation, interceptive orthodontics and prevention. Second-year studies offer a wide range of patient care opportunities, including dental care of children with physical, mental or emotional disabilities and medical conditions. The students' time is spent at one of the three affiliate hospitals where they are exposed to operating room procedures, general anesthesia techniques, conscious sedation, pediatric medicine and emergency medicine.

Interceptive orthodontics is an important part of the program and emphasis is placed on biomechanics, examination, diagnosis, cephalometrics, consultation and treatment at the preventive and interceptive level.

Program Stipend and Tuition

Second-year stipend is $43,000-$46,000. First-year tuition is approximately $68,800. No tuition is charged the second year.

Facilities

• University of Southern California School of Dentistry
• Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (LBMMC)
• Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA)
• Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (RLANRC)
• University Affiliated Program (UAP) at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
• Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
• Health Smiles for Children in Garden Grove

Admission Requirements

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

• Dental and pre-professional education transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation, one from a pediatric dentistry faculty member
• Biographical statement
• Official copy of National Board Dental Examination results Part I and II (prior to matricluation)
• 2x2 photo and application fee ($85 domestic/$145 foreign)
• For the 36-month craniofacial biology program, official copy of Graduate Record
  Examination scores
• For international dentists, a copy of the TOEFL and a statement of financial support
  must be submitted
• $1,000 tuition deposit upon notification of acceptance

Program Strengths

• Significant hospital component with excellent medical staff support in the operating room,
  inpatient units and multidisciplinary teams
• Didactic program balanced with 50 percent time commitment to the hospital environment
• Extensive and divergent patient pool
• Extensive experience in nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic behavior management
  modalities including oral conscious sedation, IV sedation and general anesthesia
• 20 percent clock hour commitment to orthodontic instruction on a weekly basis

Program Faculty

Richard D. Udin, D.D.S., F.A.C.D., Advanced Specialty Director, Pediatric Dentistry*
Abraham M. Yaari, D.M.D., M.S., Associate Professor
David L. Good, D.D.S., F.A.C.D., Director, Research (part-time)*
Thomas P. Tanbonliong, D.D.S., Clinic Director, USC*
Julie A. Jenks, D.D.S., M.S., M.P.H, Director, Community Outreach*
Terrie K. DeBord, D.D.S., Dental Director, RLAMC
Hugh M. Kopel, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.D., Professor Emeritus (part-time)*
Jose Polido, D.D.S., M.S., Dental Director, CHLA *
John Kishibay, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D., Director, Orthodontics (part-time)*
John N. Groper, D.D.S., Assistant Residency Director, CHLA (part-time)*
Donna Eteson, D.M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor (part-time)*
Afsaneh Matin, D.D.S., Residency Director, LBMMC *
Santos Cortez, D.D.S., Assistant Residency Director, LBMMC (part-time)
Stanley F. Malamed, D.D.S., Director, Dental Anesthesia
David Kang, DDS, Assistant Professor, Clinical Dentistry, CHLA (part-time)*
Andrea Pinnick, DDS, Assistant Professor, Clinical Dentistry, USC
Richard Mungo, DDS, Assistant Professor, Clinical Dentistry, CHOC
Kevin Hszieh, DDS, Dental Director, Children’s Health and Dental Center, Garden Grove
Paul Reggiardo, DDS, Assistant Professor, Clinical Dentistry, CHOC
Wanda Claro, DDS, MS, Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry, Children’s Health and Dental Center, Garden Grove
Cynthia Chan, DDS, Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry, USC
*Board certified

School Profile

Program Type:	Combined Degree Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	6 Full-Time 10 Part-Time 9 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:	8
Tuition out-of-state:	$68,800 First Year
Salary/Stipend:	$43,000 – 46,000 Second Year
Application:	$85 Fee October 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:	1:15
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 trimester Clinic Half-Days
Facilities:	15 Chair/Operatories 2 Clinic Receptionist 2 1/2 Dental Assistants

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