University of Washington / Seattle Children's Hospital Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry
University of Washington Center for Pediatric Dentistry
6222 NE 74th Street
Box 354915
Seattle, Washington 98115
Phone: (206) 543-7906
Fax: (206) 543-7595
Email: xuz99@uw.edu
Web: http://dental.washington.edu/pediatric-dentistry/advanced-education-in-pediatric-dentistry/
Program Length and Number of Positions
24 month program. Five new positions are offered each year, in the 2-year MSD track
Program Type
The Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry fulfills the requirements for advanced education in pediatric dentistry as approved by the ADA Commission on Accreditation. In this program, both a Master of Science degree and a Certificate in the Specialty of Pediatric Dentistry are awarded.
This program is a unique partnership between the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington and the Department of Dentistry at Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH). Through the facilities and programs of each institution, diversified educational experiences are offered that emphasize comprehensive oral health care for pediatric, adolescent and medically, mentally and emotionally complex patients from western Washington and across the state. A multidisciplinary approach permeates the educational, research and service components of this specialty program.
The program is located in the Center for Pediatric Dentistry in a large facility with 14 dental chairs, three operating rooms and two quiet rooms. It serves the combined needs of Seattle Children’s Department of Dentistry and the University of Washington’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry.
Application
The Program participates in PASS and the Match. The application deadline for PASS is September 17 of year preceding matriculation. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to:
Cheryl Shaul, Program Manager, University of Washington, Center for Pediatric Dentistry, 6222 NE 74th Street, Seattle, WA 98115; chez@uw.edu .
Description
The Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry fulfills the requirements for advanced education in pediatric dentistry as approved by the ADA Commission on Accreditation. In this program, both a Master of Science degree and a Certificate in the Specialty of Pediatric Dentistry are awarded.
This program is a unique partnership between the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington and the Department of Dentistry at Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH). Through the facilities and programs of each institution, diversified educational experiences are offered that emphasize comprehensive oral health care for pediatric, adolescent and medically, mentally and emotionally complex patients from western Washington and across the state. A multidisciplinary approach permeates the educational, research and service components of this specialty program.
The program is located in the Center for Pediatric Dentistry in a large facility with 14 dental chairs, three operating rooms and two quiet rooms. It serves the combined needs of Seattle Children’s Department of Dentistry and the University of Washington’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry.
Curriculum
Clinical experiences are distributed throughout the curriculum. These experiences occur in a variety of settings: Outpatient clinics at the CPD (including autism, medically complex patients, sedation, resident continuity clinic, and pre-doc clinic) and at SCH (for children with severe healthcare needs); operating rooms at CPD and the main SCH campus; medical rotations at SCH (cardiology, hematology, oncology, craniofacial) and the UW (general pediatrics); and at Odessa Brown Community Clinic. All residents take after hours and weekend call at SCH Emergency Department.
Required coursework includes: pediatric dentistry seminars and clinic, biostatistics, epidemiology, orthodontic theory, orofacial biology, dental radiology, dental photography, applied psychology, research, scientific methodology, oral histology, dental traumatology, pulp therapy, behavior management, dental and oral care for special health care needs patients, pediatric oral pathology, restorative, cariology, infant oral health, and principles of sedation and general anesthesia.
Education and experience in sedation and anesthesia are provided through courses and clinical rotations. A four-week clinical rotation in general anesthesia is supervised jointly by the UW Department of Anesthesiology at SCH and UW anesthesiologists at the CPD.
The Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington is designed to satisfy the academic requirements necessary to award the Master of Science in Dentistry to its graduates. Research experience begins in the first quarter of the curriculum with a review of potential research topics. Structured research requirements continue throughout the academic period. A research proposal is developed, approved, implemented, completed and a thesis is submitted that leads to the master's degree (MSD).
Program Stipend and Tuition
In 2018-19, the first-year stipend is $58,224; second-year stipend is $60,492;. Tuition is approximately $26,000 ($46,000 for out-of-state)
The program offers a wide range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance programs; tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; generous vacation and sick leave policies; and life and long-term disability insurance.
Facilities
- The Center for Pediatric Dentistry, University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital
- School of Dentistry, University of Washington
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- The Odessa Brown Children's Clinic
Admission Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for admission:
- D.D.S., D.M.D. or non-U.S. equivalent
- Must be eligible for Washington State limited dental license by time of matriculation:http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Dentist
- Must have passed Part 1 of National Dental Board Exam by time of application
- Dental transcripts submitted to PASS
- Three letters of recommendation submitted to PASS, at least one of which should be from pediatric dental faculty
- A departmental application fee of $50.00 (check or money order) made to UW Department of Pediatric Dentistry with your full name and PASS ID number in the memo and mailed to the Program Manager (address below) with other required information – a copy of current CV, a 2x2 photo and departmental waiver statement (available for download: http://dental.washington.edu/wp-content/media/pediatric/Waiver_Statement.pdf
- Personal interview, including foreign applicants
- Application to the University of Washington Graduate School (GRE required for foreign dental school graduates and score must be filed with application)
- TOEFL for applicants whose first language is not English (score must be filed with application by October 1 of year preceding matriculation)
Program Strengths
- Breadth of experience and training of faculty
- Involvement of onsite interdisciplinary faculty as mentors
- Opportunity and encouragement to develop skills for a career in academia and other areas of leadership in dentistry
- Availability of a diverse range of clinical patients
- A rigorous research program
- Availability of medical training through Seattle Children's Hospital and the UW School of Medicine
- The presence of well-established and highly respected advanced education programs in six clinical specialties within the School of Dentistry
- Excellent working relationship with the Departments of Orthodontics, Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Dental Public Health Sciences and the School of Public Health
The School of Dentistry was recently rated among the top four dental schools in the nation and the UW is perennially one of the most productive research schools in the country.
Program Faculty
Thomas Dodson, DDS, Professor and Interim Chair
Zheng Xu, DMD, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Program Director*
Travis Nelson, DDS, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinic Director*
Ana Lucia Seminario, DDS, MPH, PhD, Assistant Professor*
Mariella Garcia, DDS, Clinical Assistant Professor*
Simon Lin, DDS, MS, Clinical Associate Professor*
Dan Cook, DDS, Clinical Professor* (part-time)
Amy Kim, DDS, Clinical Assistant Professor
Elizabeth Velan, DMD, MS, Clinical Assistant Professor, SCH*
Joseph Kelly, DDS, MPH, Affiliate Assistant Professor, SCH*
Barbara Sheller, DDS, MS, Affiliate Professor, SCH*
Anne Reeves, DDS, MS, Affiliated Assistant Professor, SCH*
Donald Chi, DDS, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor* (part-time)
Joel Berg, DDS, MS, Professor*
Penelope Leggott, BDS, MS, Professor* (retired)
Karen Yee-Lo, DDS, Affiliate Instructor*
Christine Tweedy, DDS, Affiliate Instructor*
Thoa Nguyen, DDS, Affiliate Instructor
Burcu Bayirli, DDS, PhD, Affiliate Associate Professor, Orthodontics (part-time)
Jim Howard, DDS, MS, Affiliate Assistant Professor, TMD specialist (part-time)
School Profile
| Program Type: | Combined |
| Program Director: | Full-Time Board Certified |
| Program Faculty: | 8 Full-Time 3 Part-Time 11 Board Certified |
| Program Length: | 24 Total Months 07/01/2018 Start Date |
| Program Accreditation: | Approved |
| State Licensure: | Restricted License Available |
| Number of Entering Positions: | 5 |
| Tuition In-State: | 26,000 First Year 26,000 Second Year |
| Tuition Out-Of-State: | 46,000 First Year 46,000 Second Year |
| Salary/Stipend: | 58,224 First Year 60,492 Second Year |
| Application: | 50 Fee 9/17/2018 Deadline |
| Participant in National Matching Service: |
Yes |
| Participant in PASS: | Yes |
| Only US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered: |
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| US citizens from foreign dental schools considered: |
Yes |
| Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered: |
Yes |
| Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered: |
Yes |
| Acceptance Applicant Ratio: | 1:29 |
| 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 Community Clinics Outreach Public Health Minimal and Moderate Sedations Special Health Care Needs Behavior Guidance |
| Didactic Experience: | Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences Lectures |
| Research Requirement: | Thesis |
| Teaching Experience: | 1-2 per week Clinic Half-Days Case presentations each quarter Lecture/Presentations |
| Facilities: | 16 Chair/Operatories 4 Clinic Receptionist 10 Dental Assistants 0 Dental Hygienists |