Pediatric Dentistry Program
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Sterling M. Roberts, DDS LSUHSC School of Dentistry |
The program in Pediatric Dentistry is balanced with significant hospital extramural affiliation. The course of study includes seminars in clinically oriented basic sciences and instruction in advanced clinical procedures including minor tooth movement, hospital protocol and general anesthesia, treatment for medically compromised children, courses in research methodology and elective courses for career preparation in academic dentistry. The program has been planned in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation Requirements for Specialty Education Programs and is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a Master of Science in Dentistry, a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination.
Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry Curriculum and Credit Hours
Key Information
| Program Director | Dr. Sterling Roberts |
| Length of Program | 24 months |
| Matching Participant | Yes |
| PASS Participant | Yes |
| Certificate Awarded | Yes |
| Degree Awarded | Master of Science in Dentistry |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Fees | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| International Students Eligibility | Applicants without U.S. dental degrees: may be considered Eligible Citizenship Types:
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| National Board Scores | Need to be Reported |
| Application Deadlines (Dates are for year preceding matriculation) | PASS application deadline is September 15. Supplemental materials deadline is September 30. |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Program End Date | June 30 |
| Application Materials Required through PASS | PASS applications: https://adea.org/PASSapp/applicants/ |
| Supplemental Materials |
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Copies of TOEFL, NBDE / INBDE, transcripts etc. submitted through PASS to LSUSD will be used for interviews, but if accepted into the program, the program will require you to provide the official documents.
Contact the LSUHSC School of Dentistry
Office of Advanced Education
LSUHSC School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
tel. 504-941-8113; fax 504-941-8180
E-mail: ds-AdvancedEducation@lsuhsc.edu

