Upon sucessful completion of all components of the program, the student receives a certificate in pediatric dentistry and meets eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination. Curriculum A curriculum balanced in clinical and didactic material is offered by the program. Clinical instruction includes training in advanced diagnosis and treatment planning, traumatic injuries, pharmacological and nonpharmacologic behavior management, and interceptive orthodontics. Hospital and operataing room protocol, oral rehabilitation, and prevention are included in the clinical component. Clinical rotations include assignments to the dental clinics in Children's Medical Center, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and Baylor College of Dentistry, as well as other hospital clinical rotations such as anesthia, pediatric medicine, the craniofacial clinic, and dental health programs.
Didactic instruction consists of core curriculum courses and seminars in pediatric dentistry.
The majority of core courses are assigned during the first year to provide a solid base for the pediatric specialty courses and allow more time for clinical experience in the second year. All aspects of the specialty of pediatric dentistry are included in didactic instruction. Teaching responsibilites, including technique laboratory and clinical instruction, are required by the program. A research project suitable for publication is required for the certificate while more complex research of publishable quality is required for the Master's degree. Tuition is collected from both stipend and non-stipend positions.