Pediatric Dentistry Certificate

Part of the Department of Developmental Dentistry

The Pediatric Dentistry Certificate program offers the advanced student a balanced curriculum in both didactic and clinical areas.

All application materials should be submitted through ADEA PASS.

We emphasize hospital dentistry, conscious sedation, interceptive orthodontics, and special patient care. The university pediatric dentistry program is administered by the Department of Developmental Dentistry. It is approved and accredited by the American Dental Association Council of Dental Education. Upon successful completion of all dental school requirements, you will be awarded a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Our graduates meet the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

This 24-month pediatric dentistry residency program offers two locations: San Antonio or Laredo. Our Laredo pediatric dental residents live and work in Laredo, and they participate in classroom activities by teleconference as a distant-training site.

Find out more about how to apply

Academics

Our students spend significant time covering didactic material related to pediatric dentistry. Learn more about the required research project, teaching responsibilities and hospital rotations of general anesthesia and pediatric medicine.

How to Apply

Learn how to apply to our program, which offers seven positions each year in the San Antonio location, as well as two resident positions in our extension program in Laredo, Texas.

Clinical Experience

We offer clinical experience in restorative dentistry, behavior management, interceptive orthodontics, treatment of medically compromised patients and conscious sedation.

Tuition

Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. Here is an estimate, which is subject to change.

Paying for School

You may receive an annual stipend of $26,000 each year of your program. Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are also available. Our advisers can assist you.

Internships

The purpose of the Pediatric Dentistry Internship Program is to train and equip dentists to become more competitive in applying for Pediatric Dentistry Residency Programs in the United States.

Important Dates

Sep
15
Application Deadline

Requirements

  • D.D.S., D.M.D. or non-U.S. equivalent
  • Dental education transcripts
  • National Boards Part 1 and 2 prior to application
  • Three personal potential index evaluations
  • Personal interview
  • Graduates of dental schools that have not been accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation must have successfully completed the National Boards prior to application
  • TOEFL is required of international applicants

Tuition and fees

Quick facts

More than 5,000

PATIENT VISITS AT THE LAREDO PEDIATRIC SATELLITE CLINIC.