Pediatric Dentists

A Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry

Many dentists further their training and education in pediatric dentistry and become pediatric dentists or pedodontists. Pediatric dentistry is one of the specialty areas a dentist may choose to practice exclusively or just become more skilled in. A pediatric dentist gains more knowledge through training with many dental problems specifically affecting babies and children and this extra exposure provides plenty of experience. Many consumers seek out pediatric dentists for normal and especially for severe dental issues involving babies and children. Becoming a pediatric dentist also opens other doors for dentists who prefer a career in academics, research, or other areas.

How To Become a Pediatric Dentist

To become a pediatric dentist requires first becoming a licensed dentist by graduating from an accredited dental school, passing license requirements, and completion of an accredited advanced specialty education program. Read the dentists article for detailed information. After graduating from a 4 year dental program and becoming licensed, a dentist may apply to a pediatric dentistry program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation which generally takes 2 years to complete with some offering a third year to earn an accompanying degree. There are over 70 pediatric dentistry programs available offered through dental schools, hospitals, and other medical facilities. Pediatric dentistry residency programs have specific guidelines produced by the ADA that must be followed. Many programs offer advanced training in many areas involving pediatric including behavior, growth patterns, trauma, and anesthesiology. Completion of this program results in a certificate and allows a dentist to become a pediatric dental specialist.
Pediatric dentists can also join the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) which has over 7,000 members or become a board certified pediatric dentists through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. To become a Diplomate of the board requires passing a qualifying exam as well as an oral clinical examination.

List of Pediatric Dentistry Residency

UAB Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Loma Linda University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
UCLA Venice Pediatric Dentistry Residency
UCLA San Diego Pediatric Dentistry Residency
UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Residency
USC Pediatric Dentistry Residency
UCSF Pediatric Dentistry Residency
The Children’s Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Connecticut Pediatric Dentistry Residency
New Haven Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Children’s National Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Howard University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Nova Southeastern University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Florida Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Medical College of Georgia Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Indiana University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Iowa Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Kentucky Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Louisville Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Louisiana State University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Maryland Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Boston University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Children’s Hospital Harvard Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Tufts University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Michigan Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Minnesota Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Mississippi Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Children’s Mercy Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Nebraska Pediatric Dentistry Residency
UNLV Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Montefiore Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Interfaith Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Jacobi Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Lutheran Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Maimonides Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Mount Sinai Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Columbia University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
New York University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
St. Barnabas Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Staten Island University Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Long Island Jewish Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Stony Brook University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University at Buffalo Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Rochester Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of North Carolina Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Case Western Reserve University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
MetroHealth Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Ohio State University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Toledo Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Oregon Health and Science University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Geisinger Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Temple University Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Pennsylvania Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Pittsburgh Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Medical University of South Carolina Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Baylor College of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Texas at Houston Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Texas at San Antonio Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Virginia Commonwealth University Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Washington Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Pediatric Dentistry Residency