Advanced Educational Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Purpose of program
This course of study is designed to provide an educational background and developmental atmosphere necessary for training the future clinical and academic leaders in Pediatric Dentistry. Advanced education in Pediatric Dentistry provides the student with an in-depth understanding of, and clinical expertise in the practice of dentistry for children and people with developmental disabilities. Pediatric dentistry is a specialty of an age group rather than a specific technique; therefore, an extensive knowledge concerning normal growth and development, behavior management, and all phases of dentistry in healthy and compromised patients is required. The programs in Pediatric Dentistry prepare the student for a career in community practice and/or academics.
Each program may be tailored to fulfill the needs and interests of each student and satisfy the qualifications for certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Two programs are available including:
- Certification Program. This program is designed to allow an individualized training experience which will propel graduates into leadership roles as clinicians. Successful completion of this program leads to a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
- Certification/Degree Program, This comprehensive program is designed to allow an individualized training experience which will propel graduates into leadership roles either as clinicians or academicians. Successful completion of this program leads to a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master's of Science Degree.
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Curriculum
- Handicapped Dentistry
- Interceptive Orthodontics
- Medically Compromised Dentistry
- Cariology
- Scientific Method in Biomedical Research
- General Anesthesia
- Biostatistics/Epidemiology
- Oral Microbiology and Immunology
- Research
- Clinical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Head and Neck Anatomy
- Special Topics in Pediatric Dentistry
- Human Genetics
- Fundamentals of Pediatric Dentistry
- Literature Review
Funding
Stipends for individuals participating in the Postgraduate Program are available and typically range from $17,000 to $23,000. Funds vary from year to year and anyone interested in these programs should make individual inquiries concerning stipend availability for a particular year. Stipends for the Cariology Program are considerably higher and vary with the individual's prior experience.
Tuition to The University of Alabama School of Dentistry is approximately $4,600 per academic year. This tuition is subject to increase. Prevailing fees for the Graduate School will also be paid by the student. At time of enrollment, students must present certification of vaccination for, or immunity to, Hepatitis B. In addition, each student must obtain and maintain acceptable health hospitalization insurance as well as professional liability insurance.
Additional expenses to students may include those for books, instruments, photography equipment, professional liability insurance, student health fees, supplies, expenses related to research activities, and thesis preparation, etc.
Each student is expected to be on duty from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday of each week. In addition, students will be expected to attend meetings, seminars, etc., which do not fall within the hours listed above. All students in the advanced programs will have night, weekend, and holiday "on call" duties for patient emergencies. "On call" duties are divided among the first and second year residents. Third year residents are generally free of this responsibility.
Students receive 15 days per year of leave (i.e., vacation, sick leave, professional leave) and 5 holidays (New Year's, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) each year.
Application
The Pediatric Dentistry Program is now a participant of the National Matching Program sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and monitored by the Committee on Residency Education and Training. The administration of the matching program, including the performance of the match, is carried out by National Matching Services, as an independent contractor. Applicants for the Pediatric Dentistry program should submit a request for an application agreement form. If there are any prior questions concerning the matching program, write or telephone to:
National Matching Services
20 Queen Street West
Suite 200, Box 75
Toronto, Ontario M5H 3U7
CANADA
Telephone: (416) 977-3431
Individuals who are accepted into a program should plan to be in Birmingham at least two weeks before the initiation date of the program.
For further information relative to this program please write to the Director of Advanced Dental Education, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, UAB Station SDB Box 92, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0007.
For more information contact:
Director, Postgraduate Dental Admissions SDB Room 125
1530 3rd. Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0007
Telephone: (205) 934-5357