University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School
110 Bergen Street
Room C722
Newark, NJ 07101-1709
Phone: (973) 972-4621
Fax: (973) 972-7179
E-mail: houpt@umdnj.edu

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Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month program beginning July 1 of each year. Five or six new positions are offered each year. Only graduates of ADA-approved schools are eligible for resident salaries and tuition waivers.

Program Type

This is a combined university- and hospital-based certificate program with option for a master's degree.

Application

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

Karen Cook, Office of Admissions, UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103.

The New Jersey Dental School participates in the American Association of Dental Schools PASS centralized application program and the matching program of the National Matching Services.

Description

The program in Pediatric Dentistry is balanced with significant hospital extramural affiliations. The course of study includes seminars, clinically oriented basic sciences, instruction in advanced clinical procedures and training in hospital protocol. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets the advanced education requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination.

Curriculum

This program is designed according to the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the accreditation requirements of the ADA Council on Dental Education. The program has been granted full approval by the Council on Dental Education and includes the courses listed below.

The core curriculum is designed to provide a broad foundation in the biomedical sciences upon which various dental subjects and training in specialized dental disciplines are based. The biomedical science core curriculum meets the requirements set forth by the ADA for all advanced dental specialty education. Didactic instruction occurs in five one-hour seminars weekly during both academic years of the program. Courses and training include: basic pediatric dentistry techniques, advanced clinical pediatric dentistry, advanced pediatric dentistry seminar, clinical seminars, textbook review, current periodicals review, management of special needs patients, orthodontic treatment planning seminar, clinical orthodontics, pediatrics, anesthesiology, statistics/scientific writing, research methods and biostatistics, pediatric dentistry research and pediatric dentistry teaching.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year stipend is $50,808. Second-year stipend is $54,251.

Tuition is waived for graduates of US and Canadian dental schools.

Facilities

• Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,
  New Jersey Dental School
• University Hospital
• North Jersey Developmental Center

Admission Requirements

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

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree
• Dental and preprofessional education transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal interview

Program Strengths

• Excellent resident stipend for graduates of ADA-approved schools
• Waiver of tuition for graduates of ADA-approved schools
• Strong didactic program
• Opportunity to perform research
• Opportunity to register for Master of Science degree program

Program Faculty

Robert Binder, D.M.D., Professor/Chair, Orthodontics*
Mary Burke, D.D.S., Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry *
Jorge Caceda, D.D.S., M.P.H., M.S., Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry *
Gerald Guzy, D.D.S., Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry
Milton Houpt, D.D.S., Ph.D., Professor/Chair, Program Director, Pediatric Dentistry *
Mahdu Mohan, D.D.S., Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry
Melvyn Oppenheim, D.M.S., M.D.S., Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry *
Mark Robinson, D.D.S., Clinical Instructor, Special Care Treatment Center
Glenn R. Rosivack, D.M.D., M.S., Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatric Dentistry *
Evan Spivack, D.D.S., Associate Professor, Director Special Care Treatment Center
Nanci Tofsky, D.D.S., M.S., Professor/Clinical Director, Pediatric Dentistry *

*Board certified

School Profile

Program Type:	Combined Degree Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	2 Full-Time 9 Part-Time 6 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
No. of entering positions:	5 or 6
Tuition in-state:	$41,039 (Tuition waived for qualified graduates) First Year
Tuition out-of-state:	$41,039 (Tuition waived for qualified graduates) First Year
Salary/Stipend:	$50,808 First Year $54,251 Second Year
Application:	$50 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:	1:30
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 Data Collection Project
Teaching Experience:	1 Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	7 Chair/Operatories 2 Clinic Receptionist 6 Dental Assistants

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