The University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Residency Program in Pediatric Dentistry

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month program commencing July 1 of each year. Four positions are offered each year; all with stipends.

Program Type

University based program awarding a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry (24 months).

Application

The application deadline is October 1 of the year preceding matriculation. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to Dr. Rebecca L. Slayton, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242 or e-mail rebecca-slayton@uiowa.edu.

Description

The program in Pediatric Dentistry fulfills the requirements for advanced education in pediatric dentistry as approved by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Upon completion of the program, the student meets all eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

The program addresses all aspects of contemporary pediatric dentistry. Furthermore, the program has been designed to emphasize development in the following areas:

• Leadership skills.
• The development of confidence in rendering dental services in a hospital environment and in understanding the needs and managing the treatment of children with special health care needs.
• The development of an intellectually self-confident, independent, adaptable pediatric dentist with skills that make them effective agents of change at local, regional and national levels.

Curriculum

The curriculum for Iowa’s advanced specialty education program in Pediatric Dentistry is designed to exceed the educational requirements set forth in the Accreditation Standards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs. Residents participate in seminars, lectures and clinics in preparation for successful program completion and preparation to sit for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry’s board exam.

Other aspects of the curriculum include a rotation in pediatrics and pediatric acute care; pediatric physical diagnosis; a rotation in anesthesia; cephalometrics; and orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. There is a core of courses that have been designed to help acquaint the pediatric graduate student with research design and methodology.

Additionally, any student desiring a consultative or supervised relationship with dental educators in other specialties will find that such arrangements can be made. Extramural experience is afforded by participation in consultative clinics in various Iowa communities.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year - up to $20,000

Second-year - stipend up to $22,000

Tuition and Instrument Management fees, paid by Department.

*Tuition and stipends can only be awarded to citizens of the United States.

Non-supported students must be able to demonstrate the ability to pay all University expenses which total $20,000 per year.

Facilities

1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa College of Dentistry
2. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
3. Center for Disabilities and Development
4. Dow's Institute of Dental Research
5. Additional community dental clinics

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have available the following items to be considered for admission.

1. D.D.S., D.M.D. or non-U.S. equivalent.
2. PASS application. The application can be requested from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) PASS Application Services Web Site - https://portal.passweb.org/.
   PASS Application Services has two phone lines for applicant inquiries: (202) 667-1886 and (202) 667-1887 or you may write to: PASS, 1625 Massachusetts Ave, N.W., Washington DC. 20036-2212.
3. Personal interview - by invitation.
4. Photograph (2x2 head shot) to be sent directly to the Department.

Program Strengths

1. Extensive training with patients with special health care needs.
2. Fundamental knowledge of the philosophy, principles and practices of dental public health.
3. Strong research opportunities and nationally recognized didactic training.
4. Contemporary clinical facilities with close working relationship with the Department of Pediatrics and other medical services.
5. Well trained auxiliary staff.
6. Faculty with diverse research/scholarly interests.
7. Tradition in excellence.

Program Faculty

• Erik Balster, D.D.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• *Richard Burke, D.M.D., Clinical Associate Professor
• Cynthia K. Christensen, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Associate Professor
• *Polly Iben, D.D.S., M.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• *Natalie Ghosheh, D.D.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• *David C. Johnsen, D.D.S., M.S., Dean, Professor
• *Michael J. Kanellis, D.D.S., M.S., Associate Professor
• Steven M. Kelly, D.D.S., M.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• *Matt Kubovich, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Associate Professor
• *Tad Mabry, D.D.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• *Michael Mathews, D.D.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• *Thomas Maurice, D.D.S., M.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• *Arthur J. Nowak, D.M.D., M.A., Professor Emeritus of Pediatric Dentistry and Pediatrics
• *Jimmy Pinkham, D.D.S., M.S., Professor Emeritus
• Edward Rick, D.D.S., M.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
• M. Catherine Skotowski, B.S., R.D.H., M.S., Assistant-in-Instruction
• *Rebecca L. Slayton, D.D.S, Ph.D., Professor, Chair and Graduate Program Director
• *Jerry Walker, D.D.S., M.A., Professor Emeritus
• *Karin Weber-Gasparoni, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
• James S. Wefel, Ph.D., Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
• *Board Certified