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Pediatric Dentistry
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Vincent
Liberto, D.D.S.
Interim Head & Professor
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Assistant Dean of Continuing Dental Education
LSUHSC School of Dentistry
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-941-8404
Email: vliber@lsuhsc.edu |
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry is responsible for teaching both
predoctoral dental students as well as graduate residents in the field
of pediatric dentistry. The predoctoral educational program includes
lecture and clinical instruction for dental students; the 24-month
advanced education program prepares dental graduates to become
highly-qualified pediatric dental specialists. The program is designed
to encourage the development of critical thinking and an inquiring
attitude on the part of postgraduate students. Postgraduate
students also have the option of obtaining a Master of Science degree
in Oral Biology in addition to their Certificate in Pediatric
Dentistry. Applicants to the pediatric program should also apply to
PASS, (Postdoctoral Application Support Service), a standardized
application matching system provided by ADEA (American Dental Education
Association). The LSUSD Pediatric Program also participates in the
Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (National Matching Services,
Inc.). The postgraduate pediatric dentistry program is accredited for
four positions each year; all the postgraduate students receive
stipends. Faculty members within the department provide didactic and
clinical education, and also mentor postgraduate students with their
research projects. Specific faculty are members of the Center of
Excellence in Oral and Craniofacial Biology to foster opportunities for
research collaboration between clinical and basic science disciplines.
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry has contractual relationships
with Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Children's Special Health
Services Program, Children's Hospital Mobile Dental Service and New
Orleans Adolescent Hospital to provide oral health care for children at
these sites. These environments constitute a major clinical educational
teaching resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
They provide oral health care accessibility for children with physical
disabilities, mental disabilities, complex medical problems and
socio-economic limitations. Since Hurricane Katrina, LSUSD's Pediatric
Program continues to serve the Baton Rouge area one day a week. Course
study includes postgraduate seminars held in New Orleans. Didactic
courses are also offered online.
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