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The College of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry offers a postdoctoral course in pediatric dentistry designed to meet the needs of practitioners who wish to specialize in the practice of dentistry for children. The course extends over 24 months of postdoctoral study in advanced techniques and clinical procedures. Continuous full-time attendance is a requisite of the course which leads to a Certificate of Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry. Successful completion of the program renders the student educationally qualified for specialty examination by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. On completion of an optional third year and fulfillment of the thesis requirement, students can receive the Master of Dental Science degree (M.D.S.). The National Resident Match Program is utilized in the selection of residents.
The curriculum for this course of study includes: head and neck anatomy, dental pediatrics, cephalometrics, growth and development, genetics, biostatistics, embryology and histology, child behavior management, oral pathology, pediatrics, experimental design, dental materials, pharmacology, nutrition, microbiology and immunology, pediatric dental laboratory techniques, and clinical pediatric dentistry. The student also receives training in the treatment of non-ambulatory patients under general anesthesia at Crittenden Memorial Hospital (West Memphis, AR) and LeBonheur Children's Medical Center. A one month rotation in general anesthesia, pediatric medicine and 24 months on call in the emergency room, on a rotation basis, is also required. Each student must complete a research project and paper, suitable for publication, during the 24 months in the program.
The clinical setting of the program is located in Crittenden Memorial Hospital, with additional clinical assignments in the College of Dentistry, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children's Medical Center. Students take part in many activities at all locations and are expected to enter all phases of these assignments. Six students are selected for matriculation each July 1st. Postdoctoral students pursuing the Masters Degree receive a tuition waiver.
Application to the program must be completed through the Associate Dean for Admissions of the College of Dentistry. The applicant may complete either the graduate application for the College of Dentistry or the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) application of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). All applicants to the Pediatric Dentistry Program must be graduates of accredited dental schools citizens of the United States. A Certificate of Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry will be awarded on the satisfactory completion of all required course work and 24 months of study
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