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Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University Health Science Center Program Length and Number of Positions This is a 24-month certificate program and a 27-month minimum MS commencing near July1. Six stipended positions are available each year. Program Type Certificate program that is university-based and hospital affiliated with the opportunity to obtain a Master of Science degree. Application The application deadline is November 1 of the year preceding the start of the program. Application requests should be mailed to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, P.O. Box 660677, Dallas, Texas 75266-0677; application made through the PASS program is recommended. 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 based clinics and one university based clinic, and Dental Health Programs. 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 a 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 eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination. 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 nonpharmacologic 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 in Children's Medical Center, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and Baylor College of Dentistry, as well as other hospital clinical rotations such as anesthesia, pediatric medicine, the craniofacial clinic, and dental health programs. 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. 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 positions are $33,000. Second year stipend positions are $34,000. Tuition is collected from both stipend and non-stipend positions. Facilities
2. Children's Medical Center of Dallas 3. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 4. Community Dental Care, Inc. 5. Mesquite Community Hospital Applicants must have available the following items to be considered for admission:
2. Dental and pre-professional education transcripts 3. Three letters of recommendation 4. Personal interview arranged by invitation from the Department of Pediatric Dentistry 5. Graduate Record Examination for MS candidates 6. National Board Scores.
Program Faculty
Requirement: Completion of an ADA accredited Pediatric Dentistry Residency Salary: Stipend plus benefits Contact: Suzi Seale, DDS Baylor College of Dentistry PO Box 660677 Dallas, Texas 75266-0677 214-828-8131 sseale@bcd.tamhsc.edu Suggest content for the "Training Programs" area by contacting TAPD Web Site Comments! |