Nova Southeastern University

Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
College of Dental Medicine
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Phone: (954)262-1742
Fax: (954) 262-2705

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Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month program beginning July 1 of each year. Six new positions are offered each year.

Program Type

Combined university-based and hospital-based certificate program Master’s Degree opportunity can be arranged

Application

The application deadline is October 1 of the year preceding matriculation.

Correspondence regarding application and admissions procedures should be addressed to:

Post Graduate Program Director in Pediatric Dentistry
Wm. R. Trevarthen, DMD
Interim Program Director, Pediatric Dentistry
Assoc. Professor Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate - American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Nova Southeastern University
College of Dental Medicine
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328-2018
(954) 262-1742 office
(954) 262-2075 fax
trevarth@nova.edu

Description

The residency is designed to provide training in comprehensive dental care for children, adolescents and special needs patients. It is primarily clinical in nature. Seminars, designed to support and enhance clinical knowledge and experiences, continue throughout the residency. Residents must complete an individual research project. The results and conclusions must be submitted for review, in publishable form and presented by the resident at the annual post-graduate research day.

During Year 1, Residents complete core didactic courses and participate in department seminars. Didactic courses cover basic sciences applicable to all specialties. Growth and development, dental and oral trauma, pediatric dental medicine, preventive and operative dentistry, inpatient and outpatient hospital procedures and orthodontic diagnosis and treatment of the early and mixed dentitions are among the subjects of seminars. In clinics, comprehensive dental care of routine pediatric well-patients is emphasized. A general anesthesia rotation at a children’s hospital is also completed in the first year.

Year 2 is designed to increase resident responsibilities in both clinics and the hospital setting. Caseloads of increasing complexity, additional hospital rotations, teaching in pre-doctoral courses and completion of individual research projects provide Residents opportunities to continue their professional development.

Upon successful completion of the program, residents receive a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry making them eligible to pursue recognition by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Curriculum

The didactic curriculum includes oral biology, oral pathology, anatomy, pediatric advanced life support, biostatistics, pediatrics, growth and development, physical diagnosis, practice management, sedation and orthodontics. Residents also participate in seminars on photography, scientific writing, treatment planning, comprehensive care, diagnosis and treatment of developing malocclusions, research design and pediatric dental literature review. The clinical curriculum provides for a diverse experience, which includes comprehensive preventive and restorative care, hospital-based dental care in an operating room setting, sedation and monitoring in the office setting, treatment of patients with cranio-facial anomalies, diagnosis and treatment of developing malocclusions and emergency dental care. Consultation and dental care is also provided to patients referred from Pediatric Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology Clinics and the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit. The residents participate in a four-week anesthesiology rotation and two-week pediatric medicine and pediatric emergency room rotations. During the two-year program, the completion of a research project is required. A limited commitment to teaching in the predoctoral program is also a necessary part of the program.

Program Stipend and Tuition

Tuition is $38,595 plus certain fees each year. The university provides professional liability, health and life insurance. At this time, stipends are not available.

Facilities

• Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
• Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
• Broward General Medical Center
• Caridad Health Clinic
• Broward Children’s Center

Admission Requirements

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

• D.D.S., D.M.D. or equivalent education
• Certified preprofessional and professional educational transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal interview
• Part I - National Board Dental Examination scores
• Foreign graduates need to provide certified translation of transcripts and TOFEL scores
• PASS application and passport size photo

Program Strengths

• The socio-economically and culturally diverse population of South Florida provides the
  opportunity for wide ranging clinical experiences involving both healthy and medically
  compromised patients
• Strong working relationships with all postgraduate programs and departments
• In depth experiences with busy and productive cranio-facial team
• Quality anesthesia and pediatrics rotations at children’s hospitals
• Broad spectrum of special needs patients

Program Faculty

Romer Ocanto, D.D.S.MS, MEd, Associate Professor/Chair and Director of Predoctoral Education
Wm. R. Trevarthen Jr., D.M.D., Associate Professor and Interim Program Director*
Jose Larumbe, D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor
Harvey Beaver, D.D.S., Assistant Professor
Alberto Noguera, D.D.S., Assistant Professor
Sandra Brener, D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
John Bazos, D.D.S., Adjunct Faculty (part-time)*
Yedda Gomez-Ruane, D.D.S., Adjunct Faculty (part-time)
Dan Arnold, D.M.D., Adjunct Faculty (part-time)
Harvey Hill, D.D.S., Adjunct Faculty (part-time)

*Board certified

School Profile

Program Type:	Combined Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	6 Full-Time 7 Part-Time 2 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
No. of entering positions:	6
Tuition in-state:	$38,595 First Year $38,595 Second Year
Application:	$50 Fee October 1 Deadline
Participant in National Matching Service:	No
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:	1:12
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:	13 Clinic Half-Days 3 Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	12 Chair/Operatories 1 Clinic Receptionist 6 Dental Assistants 0 Dental Hygienists

Fellowship

Description:
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine offers a stipend research fellowship in craniofacial anomalies in conjunction with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital located in nearby Hollywood, Fla. The fellow participates with craniofacial clinic and craniofacial conferences at the hospital. A research project must be undertaken and completed. A presentation at a national craniofacial meeting is also a requirement of the fellowship.
Requirement:
The fellowship is designed to be an extension of the clinical training and practice experience provided in accredited advanced education programs and residencies in pediatric dentistry. Extensive time is spent with the plastic surgery members of the craniofacial team in three modern outpatient dental clinics. A tertiary care hospital provides ample opportunities and resources for inpatient care to the enthusiastic and motivated clinician. Treatment of complex and challenging patients is to be expected. Additionally, supervision of residents and undergraduate students will be required. The pursuit of research and publications is highly encouraged and mentored by the support of a large and diversified faculty. A high level of independence to pursue individual interests is provided.
Salary ($): $20,000 plus fringe benefits
Contact Address:
Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
Contact Phone: (954) 262-1742