Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

Pediatric Dentistry Advanced Education Program
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
1770 Grand Concourse Suite 2B
Bronx, NY 10457
Phone: (718) 901-8410
E-mail: kkemp@bronxleb.org, swun@bronxleb.org

Profile
Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

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

Program Type

Hospital-based certificate program.

Application

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

Dr. Karen Kemp-Prosterman, Dr. Selene Wun
Directors, Advanced Education Program
In Pediatric Dentistry
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
1770 Grand Concourse, Suite 2F
Bronx, NY 10457

Description

The Pediatric Dental Residency Program was started in 2001 and is fully accredited by the ADA Council on Dental Education. The program offers strong clinical and didactic training in all areas of pediatric dentistry including: interceptive orthodontics, restorative, oral surgery, sedation and oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia. The patient population is ethnically diverse and includes: healthy children, as well as developmentally, physically, medically and mentally handicapped children and adults. Upon completion the resident receives a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Curriculum

Pediatric dental residents receive clinical and didactic training from attending dentists and physicians representing dental and medical specialties. Hospital rotations include anesthesia, pediatric medicine and pediatric emergency room. During the second year, residents rotate through the Dental Department at the Rose F. Kennedy Center located in the Bronx, for in-depth clinical training with special needs patients. Literature review, treatment planning sessions and research presentations are also major components of the educational experience.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First year stipend is $56,334. Second year stipend is $59,658. No tuition.

Facilities

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and satellite clinics
Rose F. Kennedy Center
Montefiore Medical Center for Craniofacial Disorders

Admission Requirements

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

• DDS or DMD
• Dental and Preprofessional Education Transcripts
• Three Letter of Recommendation
• Personal Interview
• Letter Describing Interest in Pediatric Dentistry
• National Board Dental Examination Results

Program Strengths

• Extensive clinical training
• Diverse patient population
• Excellent medical/dental staff support
• Dental education supervised by full and part-time faculty
• Extensive emergency room and operating room experience
• Interaction with other institutions, for in-depth dental management of medically compromised and developmentally children and adolescents

Program Faculty

Paul Gates, DDS, MBA, Chairman, Department of Dentistry, Oral Surgery
Karen Kemp-Prosterman, DDS, Co-Director, Pediatric Dentistry* (full-time)
Selene Wun, DDS, Co-Director, Pediatric Dentistry* (full-time)
Marc Brown, DDS, Director, Co-Director, General Practice Residency, Oral Surgery
Leslie Smithey, DDS, Co-Director, General Practice Residency
Elaine Greenberg, DDS, MPH, Attending, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics (part-time)
Nina Laracuente, DDS, Attending, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics* (part-time)
Arlene Martin, DDS, Attending, Pediatric Dentistry*
Edna Perez, DDS, Attending, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Helene Strazza, DMD, Attending, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Evelyn Tejeda, DDS, Attending, Pediatric Dentistry (part-time)
Keith Williams, DDS, Attending, Pediatric Dentistry (full-time)
Erika Faust, DDS, Attending, Orthodontics (part-time)
Bahrat Mankad, DDS, Attending, Orthodontics (part-time)


*Board certified

School Profile

Program Type:	Hospital-based
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	3 Full-Time 7 Part-Time
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Required
No. of entering positions:	6
Salary/Stipend:	$56,334 First Year $59,658 Second Year
Application:	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
Clinic Experience:	Orthodontics Hospital Rotations Anesthesia Emergency Call Oral Surgery Mentally Disabled Physically Disabled
Didactic Experience:	Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences
Research Requirement:	Data Collection Project
Teaching Experience:	Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	7 Chair/Operatories 3 Clinic Receptionist 7 Dental Assistants

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