Pediatric Dental Residency Program 
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Ohio State University
700 Children's Drive
LA Suite 5A
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Phone: (614) 722-5651
Fax: (614) 722-5671
Email: kim.hammersmith@nationwidechildrens.org
Web: https://dentistry.osu.edu/academic-divisions/division-pediatric-dentistry

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month program commencing July 1 of each year. There are 8 new positions offered each year.

Program Type

Hospital-based, university-affiliated certificate and Master of Science program

Application

The application deadline is September 15 of the year preceding matriculation. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to:

Kim Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS, Interim Program Director, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University, 700 Children's Drive, LA Suite 5A, Columbus, OH 43205; 
kim.hammersmith@nationwidechildrens.org.

Description

The residency program in pediatric dentistry is a two-year, hospital-based, university-affiliated certificate and Master of Science program. The program combines clinical training with studies of the basic sciences as related to pediatric dentistry. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and persons completing the program meet the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. A Certificate of Postgraduate Pediatric Dentistry Education is awarded by The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry, as well as a Certificate of Residency from Nationwide Children's Hospital, upon successful completion of the program. On completion of the thesis requirement, students will receive the required MS degree. The program is designed to fully prepare the student for specialty practice, as well as to provide educational opportunities for those who desire to pursue a teaching or research career in pediatric dentistry.

Curriculum

The curriculum offers the opportunity for extending the student's diagnostic ability, basic and special clinical knowledge and skills and critical judgment. It will offer experience in closely related areas to provide students with the understanding of comprehensive care. The core of the curriculum includes all subject matter indispensable to the development of a competent pediatric dentist. A supporting portion of the curriculum is included to extend the student's educational experience, enhance ability to think critically and independently, and communicate accurate information both clearly and effectively. The students will learn to work with consultants and clinicians in other dental specialties and health fields. Didactic courses, seminars and clinical experiences are provided to develop these necessary skills.

The didactic courses include: statistics, research design, photography and public health. Lectures and seminars include: physical and emotional growth and development of the child, cephalometrics, preventive procedures, traumatology, advocacy and public policy, biomechanics and limited orthodontics, behavior management, sedation, general anesthesia and other traditional pediatric dentistry courses.

The students will learn to critically evaluate scientific literature and be expected to produce a publishable paper. Students must complete a thesis to satisfy the requirements for the certificate.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year stipend is $55,826.95. Second-year stipend is $57,549.56. Tuition is currently paid by the College of Dentistry since students are teaching assistants. The university provides malpractice insurance and three weeks vacation per year. Residents are eligible for benefits through the University as graduate students and the hospital as employees.

Facilities

• The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry
• Nationwide Children's Hospital

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for admission: 

• Graduate of an ADA-accredited dental school 
• ADEA PASS application
• Dental education transcripts (submit through PASS)
• CV/Resume (submit through PASS)
• National Board Examination Part I prior to application and Part II prior to admission (submit through PASS)
• Four professional evaluation forms, preferably one from Pediatric Dental Faculty (submit through PASS)
• Personal interview
• Undergraduate college transcripts not required
• ADAT results accepted but not required

Program Strengths

• Program provides an excellent balance between didactic knowledge and clinical experience in all areas of pediatric dentistry 
• Training by the Department of Orthodontics 
• Extensive clinical experience with medically compromised patients 
• In depth anesthesia, premedication and sedation training through the Departments of Anesthesiology and Pediatric Dentistry 
• Extensive experience in handling traumatic injuries to the teeth and jaws of children 
• Availability of outstanding consultants in all areas of health care

Program Faculty

Janice A. Townsend, DDS, MS, Associate Professor and Chair, Pediatric Dentistry *
Dennis McTigue, DDS, MS, Professor Emeritus, Pediatric Dentistry* 
Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS, Professor Emeritus, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Homa Amini, DDS, MPH, MS, Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry*
Ann Griffen, DDS, MS, Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Ashok Kumar, DDS, MS, Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Erin Gross, DDS, PhD, MS, Assistant Clinical Professor/Director, Predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry*
Daniel Claman, DDS, Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Kim Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Diego Solis, DDS, MS, Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry*
Henry Fields, DDS, MS, Professor, Orthodontics* (part-time)
Kumar Subramanian, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Endodontics (part-time)
Mark Siegal, DDS, MPH, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry/Dental Public Health* (part-time)
Edith Kang, DDS, MPH, MS, Orthodontics (part-time) 
Eric VanGilder, DDS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry (part-time)
Marlina Shah, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Monica Patel, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Colleen Orellana, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Scott Nieman, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Jeffrey Milton, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Lucia Gerstmann, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Cecilia Moy, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time) 
Nicholas Kerns, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)
Gerald Kassoy, DDS, MS, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry* (part-time)


*Board certified

School Profile

 

Program Type:	Combined Degree Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	8 Full-Time 16 Part-Time 20 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
Number of Entering Positions:	8
Tuition In-State:	Waived First Year Waived Second Year
Tuition Out-Of-State:	Waived First Year Waived Second Year
Salary/Stipend:	55,826.95 First Year 57,549.56 Second Year
Application:	September 15 Deadline
Participant in National Matching Service:	Yes
Participant in PASS:	Yes
Only US citizens from ADA  accredited dental schools  considered:	Yes
US citizens from foreign dental  schools considered:	No
Non-US citizens from ADA  accredited dental schools  considered:	Yes
Non-US citizens from foreign  dental schools considered:	No
Acceptance Applicant Ratio:	1:33
Clinic Experience:	Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations General Anesthesia Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Craniofacial Disorders Physically Disabled Outreach Minimal and Moderate Sedations Special Health Care Needs Behavior Guidance
Didactic Experience:	Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences Lectures
Research Requirement:	Thesis Data Collection Project
Teaching Experience:	1/wk during second year Clinic Half-Days 1/wk during second year Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	20 Chair/Operatories 4 Clinic Receptionist 20 Dental Assistants 6 Dental Hygienists