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Department of Pediatric
Dentistry
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Janice Townsend, DDS
Interim Head &
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatric
DentistryLSUHSC School of
Dentistry
Department of Pediatric
Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue
New Orleans,
LA 70119
Phone: 504-941-8250
Email:
jtown2@lsuhsc.edu
Appointments:
For patients under 7 years of age, call
504-941-8201
For patients older than 7 years of age, call
504-941-8196 |
The
Department of Pediatric Dentistry is responsible
for teaching predoctoral dental students as well
as postdoctoral students 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. Students have
the option of pursuing a masters of science
through the health sciences center. 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 and Children's
Hospital Mobile Dental Service 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. Course
study includes postgraduate seminars held in New
Orleans. Didactic courses are also offered
online.
View rosters of
full-time
and
part-time faculty members
in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.
Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
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