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The Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program prepares graduates for private practice, academic institutions, public health settings, and hospital environments consistent with the guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

We strive to improve pediatric health care and advance the specialty through education of pediatric dentists who are committed to safe, high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice, interdisciplinary team care, research discovery, community service, and advocacy for improved quality of life for the children of Puerto Rico and the world.

Program Overview

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Description

The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry includes training in advanced pediatric dentistry, instruction on behavior management, treatment of children with special needs, preventive and interceptive treatment of malocclusion, dental practice in the hospital setting, general anesthesia, biostatistics, research pediatrics, physical diagnosis, clinically oriented basic science and dental education. Instruction and training are conducted at the dental clinics of the School of Dental Medicine and Pediatric University Hospital. Off site clinical facilities provide for community base experience such as San Gabriel Institute, Healthpromed Community Clinic and Special Community Protects in Head-Start and Hospital del Niño

The structure and content of this program follows the guidelines for advanced education programs established by the Council on Dental Education of the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a certificate and meets the eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination and certification. Student may apply for the master degree upon completion of the certificate program.

Mission

The mission of the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry is to prepare highly skilled specialists capable of addressing the complex oral health needs of children that are beyond the scope of general dental practice. The program provides comprehensive educational experiences designed to expand clinical competence in behavior management, care for patients with special health care needs, preventive and interceptive orthodontics, hospital-based dental practice, and the application of modern concepts in prevention and comprehensive dental treatment.

Vision

The vision of our Pediatric Dentistry Program is to lead the specialty through the integration of innovation, tradition, and service. We are committed to developing outstanding dental specialists by leveraging advanced technologies and delivering an integrated curriculum grounded in biomedical and professional sciences, research, and community engagement.

Our program strives to attract and support highly qualified applicants, expand access to highquality oral health care, and foster a culture of academic and clinical excellence among faculty and residents. We aim to graduate culturally competent, socially responsible professionals who are prepared to provide inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based pediatric dental care to diverse populations.

Goals of Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry

GOAL 1: Prepare proficient pediatric dentists with the necessary knowledge, skills, sensibility and commitment to serve the children in enhancing the overall health and quality of life thorough excellent oral health.

GOAL 2: Provide quality pediatric dental care in a neat, safe, and organized environment with the latest technology and resources possible.

GOAL 3: To advance the science and art of pediatric dentistry through academic and scientific inquiry into the oral health problems children face in our society.

GOAL 4: Provide necessary dental care to the underserved pediatric population without regard of socioeconomic factors, complexity of the oral conditions and medical status and prepare leaders in the professional community.

Program General Obcectives

1. To prepare qualified pediatric dentists consistent with the program' goals.
2. To increase the level of research effort aimed at the understanding and solution of relevant oral health problems of the child, adolescent and disabled.
3. To enhance the quality of services provided by the Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Program to the community,
4. Prepare dental professional which are effective community educators, role models and a source of expert advice to the general practitioner in serving the child, adolescent and patient with special needs.
5. Prepare our graduates certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
6. To selected and admit highly qualified student/resident with diverse background.
7. Encourage post-doctoral students to complete the Master in Dental Sciences degree.

Admission Requirements

ADA ADATis required.
The candidate must possess a DMD or DDS degree, or its equivalent from a recognized school of dentistry.
Applicants must have a minimum dental general index of 2.50.
Two application forms completed with two recent Photographs (2” x 2”).
Three evaluations report from members of the dental school faculty, where the applicant received his degree in dentistry. At least one of these reports must be from a teacher in the specialty area.
Official transcripts from all institutions of higher educations attended and photocopies of the diplomas and or certificates received.
Three Professional Evaluation Forms (PEF), through PASS
Photocopy of license to practice dentistry in the area of residence (only for applicants who have graduated from dental school more than year prior to application date).
A certificate of comprehensive medical examination made within six months to the application date.
Conversion of the numerical grade of the official transcript to the letter grade point average (i.e. A-excellent; B-good; C-fair, D and F-failure).
Interview is required.
Evidence of approval National Boards Part I before application for all candidates. Both ADA school graduates and foreign candidates must have passed National Board Examination Part II before the beginning of the Program.
Applicants must be bilingual in the English and Spanish language.
$100.00 non-refundable application fee.
For more information visit PASS WEBSITE (adea.org)

Application

Applications should be received no later than September 15thfor admission to the program beginning on the following July 1st.
The candidate will be notified of acceptance or no acceptance no later than December 31st.
Checks or money orders are payable to University of Puerto Rico and should be sent to:

Office of Assistant Dean of Graduate Education
School of Dental Medicine
Medical Sciences Campus
P. O. Box 365067 San Juan, PR 00936-5067

yolanda.heredia@upr.edu
francheska.labrador@upr.edu
stephanie.aponte@upr.edu

Pediatric Dentistry - University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine

Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine
Medical Sciences Campus
Main Building-Office #A103B, 1st Floor
San Juan
00936-5067

https://dental.rcm.upr.edu/
Program Director: Dr. Emilio M Agrait Defillo
Discipline Code: PEDDENT
Accreditation Status: Approval without Reporting Requirements
Last Accreditation Visit: 2020
Next Accreditation Visit: 2027

Current Accreditation Status of the Program

Currently, the Advance Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry University of Puerto Rico, School of Dental Medicine is fully accredited since 1970.

More Information of the Program

For more information about the program, including tuition, curriculum, Master’s Program and Faculty, click here.

Contact Us

Program Director
Emilio M. Agrait-Defillo, DMD
emilio.agrait@upr.edu

Secretary
Jannette Urbina-Luna
jannette.urbina@upr.edu
(787)758-2525 x. 1106
Fax: (787) 522-9024

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