PEDIATRIC DENTAL RESIDENCY
PROGRAM BROCHURE
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY IN DENTISTRY
The Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program has as its primary goal the preparation of
dentists to practice the specialty of pediatric dentistry which encompasses clinical,
didactic, and research skills. The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry is
a 24-month hospital based program and is designed to offer a balanced clinical and
didactic curriculum in advanced infant, child and adolescent dental care, including
patients with special health care needs. The faculty will provide a full range of clinical
experiences in pediatric dentistry which are supported by an in-depth, critical, and
scholarly appraisal of the specialties knowledge base.
Our mission is to provide each resident extensive clinical opportunities in behavior
management, conscious sedation, hospital dentistry, general anesthesia, pediatric
medicine, emergency medicine, care of developmentally and medically compromised
children, trauma management, growth and development, orthodontic diagnosis,
craniofacial anomalies, and other special areas of pediatric dental care through the
clinical and academic resources of the University of Toledo College of Medicine, the
University Medical Center and the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Children’s
Hospital. The clinical experiences are supported by a structured didactic seminar
designed to encourage critical thinking appropriate to specialty level education in
pediatric dentistry.
The overall curriculum is designed to prepare our graduate with the knowledge base and
clinical skill level which allows successful entry into the contemporary practice setting of
pediatric dentistry, as well as preparation for future growth in the field. The program is
designed to prepare highly qualified pediatric specialists who can provide dental care for
children and pursue careers in private practice and/or academics.
The program has been planned in accordance with the guidelines for postdoctoral
education of the American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation. Upon
completion of the program the resident receives a certificate in pediatric dentistry and
meets eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
examination. The pediatric program is closely supervised by 1 full-time and 6 part-time
clinical pediatric faculty.
Program Director
Michael P. Nedley, D.D.S.
University of Toledo
College of Medicine
Health Science Campus
3065 Arlington Ave
Toledo, Ohio 43614
ADMISSIONS
Application Deadline – September 1
Starting Date – July 1
Application Fee – None
Degree/Certificate Offered – Certificate
Length of the Program – 24 months
Faculty –
First Year Enrollment – 2
Admission Criteria - D.D.S or D.M.D. from an accredited U.S. or Canadian Dental
School
Class Rank of Upper 50%
Grade Point Average
National Board Scores
SALARY STIPEND
2010-2011
1ST Year
2ND Year
$44,097
$45,640
PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENT TIME
Didactic
Clinical Experience
Research
Teaching
20%
65%
10%
5%
POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Accreditation
The Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program is designed to meet the educational standards
of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Upon completion, the resident receives
a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets the eligibility requirements of the American
Board of Pediatric Dentistry. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation.
Program Description
The Division of Dentistry offers a residency program for postdoctoral dentists who seek
specialty training in pediatric dentistry. The development of skill in clinical pediatric
dentistry is the primary program objective.
Curriculum
The program involves clinical exposure and didactic coursework that provides the
resident the educational activities recommended by the American Board of Pediatric
Dentistry. The didactic curriculum consists of a series of interrelated seminars about
basic pediatric dental care, care of the handicapped and chronically ill child, and
diagnosis and treatment of occlusal problems in primary, mixed and young dentitions.
The residents will complete clinical rotations in the Emergency Room, Anesthesiology
and Pediatric Medicine.
Admission Requirements
Completed application
Three letters of recommendation (one must be from the Dean or his/her designee )
Official Dental School Transcripts
National Board Scores of Part I and II
Personal interview
Goals and Objectives
1. To educate and train pediatric residents to become proficient in providing both
primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants
and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
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Objective 1 – to provide the resident with in-depth background in basic
science necessary for the clinical practice of pediatric dentistry.
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Objective 2 – to provide the resident with a sufficient number of
diagnostic and clinical practices of pediatric dentistry.
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Objective 3 – to provide a forum for the pediatric resident to present and
discuss their initial and completed cases to the pediatric faculty and fellow
residents.
2. To educate and train pediatric residents to have skills and knowledge necessary to
provide dental services in the hospital and private practice setting.
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Objective 1 – to provide the resident with sufficient number of outpatient
and inpatient dental experiences.
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Objective 2 – to provide the residents with rotations in anesthesiology,
emergency and pediatric medicine.
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Objective 3 – to provide the resident with opportunities to see first hand
the operation of pediatric faculty private practices.
3. To educate and train pediatric residents to acquire the skills and knowledge to
critically evaluate technological advancement in clinical practice, research, and
teaching methods in pediatric dentistry.
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Objective 1 – to educate and train pediatric residents in the basic
principles of research methodology, biostatistics, and data analysis.
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Objective 2 – to provide a weekly journal club where the resident will
develop the skills and knowledge to critically evaluate the scientific
literature and new technologies and present literature review reports.
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Objective 3 – to provide each resident with the opportunity to complete a
scholarly project with a mentor from the pediatric faculty and a faculty
member from the graduate school.
4. To educate and train pediatric residents to work in coordination with other health
care team members and social disciplines.
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Objective 1 – to provide residents with interaction with other health care
professionals through their medical rotations.
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Objective 2 – to provide the residents an opportunity to participate in
community outreach programs.
5. To educate and prepare the pediatric resident to initiate and complete the
certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Objective 1 – to provide the resident with the skill and knowledge to
successfully complete the board certification process.
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Objective 2 – to provide the resident the incentive and support to complete
the board certification process.
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
POST GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
DIVISION OF DENTISTRY
APLICATION FOR TRAINING STARTING:
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Type of Training Desired: ________________________________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Present Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number
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Birth Date:
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Birthplace:
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Marital Status:
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Spouse’s Name: __________________________________
Notify in Emergency:
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Occupation: _________________________
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Military Status: _______________________________________________________________________
Education History:
Undergraduate:
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Dental School:
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Other Graduate Training: ____________________ Dates: ________________ Degree: _______
Post Graduate Training:
Licensures:
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State or Province
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State or Province
State Board Examination: ____________________ Results: ____________________________________
Date
National Board Dental Examiners: _____________ Results: ____________________________________
Date
Specialty Board of Examination: _________________________________________________________
ECFMG Standard Certificate:
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Date
Number: _____________________
Enrolled in National Dental Intern Resident Matching Program?
Membership in scientific organizations:
Yes: ___________ No: _________
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Hospital Experiences (other than listed above):
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Research Experience:
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Outline Future Objectives (Academic Dentistry, Private Practice, Specialty, etc.): ____________________
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References (should be individual letters requested by applicant one must be from the Dean)
1.
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Name
Address
Title
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Present State of Health (supplement where necessary): _________________________________________
Enclosures:
(1.) Photo (2 copies) (2.) Resume (3) Original Dental School Transcript
Applicant Signature ________________________________
Return Application to:
Michael Nedley, D.D.S.
Program Director
Pediatric Dental Residency Program
University of Toledo
3065 Arlington Ave. Suite 2498