Rutgers School of Dental Medicine the Pediatric Program
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
110 Bergen Street C-723
Newark, New Jersey 07101
Phone: (973) 972-4621
Fax: (973) 972-7179
Program Contact: Amanda Rodriguez, Senior Management Assistant
Email: mohanma@sdm.rutgers.edu
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. Graduates of US, Canadian, and foreign dental schools are eligible to apply. 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 the 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:
Tonka Barrett, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, 110 Bergen Street, Room C-723, Newark, NJ 07101
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine 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 Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program has been granted Approval without Reporting Requirements by CODA 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 tuition is $67,079. Second-year tuition is $67,069 (Waived for graduates of CODA approved dental schools).
First-year stipend is $70,660. Second-year stipend is $73,473. For US and Canadian Graduates Choice of health insurance plans.
Facilities
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
- University Hospital
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Admission Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for admission:
- D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree or the equivalent international degree
- Dental and preprofessional education transcripts
- Three ADEA PASS PEF evaluation forms
- Personal interview
- Must pass NBDE Part II or INBDE before the start of the program (US and Canadian trained only)
- TOEFL (Foreign trained only)
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
Tomas J. Ballesteros, D.M.D., Clinical Instructor, Special Care Treatment Center
*Board-certified
School Profile
Program Type: | Combined Degree Certificate |
Program Director: | Full-Time |
Program Faculty: | 7 Full-Time 4 Part-Time 6 Board Certified |
Program Length: | 24 Total Months July 1 Start Date |
Program Accreditation: | Approved |
State Licensure: | Required |
Number of Entering Positions: | 6 |
Tuition In-State: | 67,069 First Year 67,069 Second Year |
Tuition Out-Of-State: | 67,069 First Year 67,069 Second Year |
Salary/Stipend: | 70,660 First Year 73,473 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: | 1:31 |
Clinic Experience: | Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations General Anesthesia Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Craniofacial Disorders Physically Disabled Outreach Minimal and Moderate Sedations Special Health Care Needs Behavior Guidance |
Didactic Experience: | Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences Lectures |
Research Requirement: | Thesis |
Teaching Experience: | 1 Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations |
Facilities: | 12 Chair/Operatories 2 Clinic Receptionist 6 Dental Assistants |