The Department of Pediatric Dentistry offers a 24-month postdoctoral program in pediatric dentistry. The program is designed to prepare the student to fulfill the specialty certification of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. This university-based training program includes significant hospital and extramural affiliation in South Florida.

Lectures, seminars, and multidisciplinary conferences related to pediatric patients and their dental treatments are conducted. Students are trained in hospital and operating room protocol including the use of general anesthetics. They also serve as instructors in the predoctoral laboratory and clinic. An original research project must be completed by each student.

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, a certificate in pediatric dentistry is awarded.

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The College of Dental Medicine selects students based on application content, academic record, letters of recommendation, National Dental Board Examination scores (NDBE Part I) and personal interviews.

Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed a D.M.D., D.D.S., or an equivalent degree.

The applicant should complete the following:

  • Nova Southeastern University requires certain additional materials, including a supplemental application, to support the materials from the PASS application.  Please note that the NSU admissions office will provide applicants with a link permitting access to completing and submitting the supplemental application only after the PASS application has been completed and received. NSU's postgraduate programs supplemental applications must be completed.
    • an official transcript from each college, professional school, or university attended
    • an official letter of graduation from the dean or designee of that institution supporting the granting of the dental degree from that institution

Coursework taken at international institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence. This coursework must be evaluated by one of the services listed below. You should contact one of the following:

World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
7101 SW 102nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
www.jsilny.com

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 415070
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org

The applicant must arrange for the following to be sent to the Office of Admissions:

  • Official National Board scores
    Please request the secretary of the National Board of Dental Examiners to forward all scores of the dental board examination (Part I). The National Board is located at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. Applicants must have successfully completed Part I of the National Board Exam in order to be accepted into the program.
  • Three letters of evaluation are required
    They must be completed by dental school faculty members who are well acquainted with the applicant's abilities or by individuals who can provide information relevant to the applicant's potential. Upon receipt of the completed application and the required credentials, the director of each postdoctoral program, along with the committee on admissions, will select applicants for interview. Those selected will be notified in writing. Not all applicants will be granted an interview. All applicants who are admitted to the college must be interviewed, but an invitation to appear for an interview should not be construed as evidence of acceptance.

All materials should be sent to:

Enrollment Processing Services
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue-P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-9905

Course Name Description
Advanced Dental Radiology (CDM 5000) Consideration of hard and soft tissue craniofacial imaging modalities, including MRI, tomography, and digital imaging.
Advanced Dental Materials (CDM 5001) Properties and clinical considerations in the use of today's restorative materials.
Research Design (CDM 5002) Learn how to plan research projects, initiate the projects and effectively present the findings. Critical evaluation of the literature about the field of interest is going to be emphasized.
Adv. Microbiology & Cell Biology (CDM 5003) Graduate training in microbiology, including virology, bacteriology, microbial genetics, and microbial pathogenesis.
Advanced Oral Histology & Embryology (CDM 5004) Cytological and developmental considerations in embryological, fetal and neonatal human craniofacial growth and development.
Fundamentals of Biostatistics (CDM 5006) Analysis of descriptive and inferential statistics as used in contemporary biomedical research, including electronic-based statistical programs.
Advanced Medical Physiology (CDM 5008) Detailed examination of cells and their transport, cardiac, pulmonary, acid base balance and fluids. Renal physiology, blood coagulation as well as blood factors will be addressed. Medical applications will be part of this course. Other topics will be integrated into the above.
Ethics and Jurisprudence (CDM 5109) Reviews hallmarks of dental professional ethics, and aspects of the law that commonly impact on the daily practice of dentistry.
Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (CDM 5102) Gross and histological specimen consideration in hard and soft tissue diseases of the oral and maxillofacial structures.
Adv. Head & Neck Anatomy Lecture Series (CDM 5103) Didactic and dissection based consideration of head and neck structure and function essential to advanced dental practice.
Adv. Head & Neck Anatomy Lab Series (CDM 5104) Laboratory based consideration of head and neck structure and function essential to advanced dental practice.
Adv. Systemic Oral Medicine & Pharmacology (CDM 5106) Expands on the predoctoral education regarding the topic of oral medicine. The seminars will discuss current and classic literature to help refine the skills of students in interpreting a medical history and dental management of medically complex patients.