The Texas A&M University System Baylor College of Dentistry

Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Baylor College of Dentistry
P.O. Box 660677
Dallas, TX 75266-0677
Phone: (214) 828-8131

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Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month certificate program and a 27-month minimum Master of Science program beginning near July 1 of each year. Six new positions are available each year.

Program Type

Combined university- and hospital-based certificate program with option for a M.S. degree

Application

The application deadline for direct application to Baylor College of Dentistry is November 1 of the year preceding matriculation. Application made through the PASS program is recommended. October 15 is the deadline for application through PASS. Correspondence regarding application and admissions procedures should be addressed to:

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, P.O. Box 660677, Dallas, TX 75266-0677.

Description

The Program in Pediatric Dentistry is designed to offer the advanced education student a curriculum balanced in didactic and clinical areas. Emphasis is placed on hospital dentistry, special patient care, sedation and interceptive orthodontics. Clinical training is provided in two hospital-, one university- and three community-based clinics. Didactic training is university based with support from hospital and special care facility personnel. A 27-month program is offered in which the candidate can pursue an M.S. degree. The primary goal of the program is to develop a biologically oriented, technically capable and socially sensitive pediatric dentist capable of providing comprehensive care to all pediatric patients. Upon successful completion of all components of the program, the student receives a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Curriculum

A curriculum balanced in clinical and didactic material is offered by the program. Clinical instruction includes: training in advanced diagnosis and treatment planning, traumatic injuries, pharmacological and nonpharmacological behavior management, and interceptive orthodontics. Hospital and operating room protocol, oral rehabilitation and prevention are included in the clinical component. Clinical rotations include: assignments to the dental clinics at Children's Medical Center, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Community Dental Care Clinics and Baylor College of Dentistry, as well as other hospital clinical rotations such as anesthesia and pediatric medicine.

Didactic instruction consists of core curriculum courses and seminars in pediatric dentistry. The majority of core courses are assigned during the first year to provide a solid base for the pediatric specialty courses and allow more time for clinical experience in the second year. All aspects of the specialty of pediatric dentistry are included in didactic instruction. The didactic courses comprise approximately 20 percent of the program.

Teaching responsibilities, including technique laboratory and clinical instruction, are required by the program. A research project suitable for publication is required for the certificate while more complex research of publishable quality is required for the master's degree.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year stipend is $37,000. Second-year stipend is $39,000. Tuition is collected from stipend positions.

Facilities

• Baylor College of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
• Children's Medical Center
• Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
• Community Dental Care Clinics
• Our Children’s House at Baylor

Admission Requirements

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

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an ADA-accredited dental school
• Dental and preprofessional education transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation or PASS recommendation forms
• National Board Dental Examination results
• Eligibility to sit for U.S. licensure boards

Program Strengths

• Strong hospital component
• Excellent resources for didactic component of program
• Vast and varied clinical experiences

Program Faculty

Suzi Seale, D.D.S., M.S.D., Professor/Chair, Pediatric Dentistry*
Alton G. McWhorter, D.D.S., M.S., Professor/Graduate Program Director, Pediatric Dentisty*
Carolyn Wilson, D.D.S., M.S.D., Professor, Pediatric Dentistry
David Hale, D.D.S., M.S.D., Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Gene Huff, D.D.S., M.S.D., Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Carolyn Kerins, D.D.S., PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Kavitha Viswnathan, B.D.S., M.S., PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Susan McGuire, D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Etsuko Watanabe, D.D.S., PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry
Kathleen Pace, D.D.S., Assistant Clinical Professor (part-time)*
Ko Yu Lin, D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Clinical Professor (part-time)
Sarita Shah, D.D.S., Assistant Clinical Professor (part-time)*
Sharon Hill, D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Clinical Professor (part-time)*
Mila Davis, D.D.S., Assistant Clinical Professor (part-time)*
Anil Reddy, D.D.S., Assistant Clinical Professor (part-time)*
Silvia King, D.D.S., Assistant Clinical Professor (part-time)*
Monica Aron-Tanur, D.D.S., (part-time)
Tamur Rauch, D.D.S., (part-time)
Robert Williamson, D.D.S. (part-time)
Harold Simpson, D.D.S., M.S.D. (part-time)*
Rupande Patel, D.D.S. (part-time)
Voon K.Tak, D.M.D. (part-time)

School Profile

Program Type:	Combined Hospital-based University-based Degree Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	9 Full-Time 13 Part-Time 14 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 or 27 Total Months Near July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
No. of entering positions:	6
Salary/Stipend:	$37,000 First Year $39,000 Second Year
Application:	$25 Fee November 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:	No
Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered:	Yes
Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered:	No
Acceptance/Applicant Ratio:	1:22
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:	1-2 Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	25 Chair/Operatories 8 Clinic Receptionist 17 Dental Assistants 4 Dental Hygienists

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