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Pediatric Dentistry MS/Certificate Program

Welcome to the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program

Our residency program is a partnership between The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of the largest freestanding children’s hospitals in the United States. The program emphasizes behavioral management, dental trauma, sedation and general anesthesia, medically compromised patients, advocacy, research, hospital protocols, four-handed dentistry, and orthodontics.

At a Glance

Degree granted: MS plus certificate *

Students accepted each year: 8

Length of program: 24 months

Deadline for application: Sept. 15

PASS application: yes

National Matching Service: yes

International students accepted: no

Fulfills requirements for certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

*Students in a clinical residency program can pursue a PhD program as an alternative to the MS degree program. You must be accepted by both the specialty program and the Oral Biology PhD program.

 

Accreditation
The Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: ada.org/en/coda.