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University of Kentucy College of Dentistry 
Building a Foundation for the Future
 
Division of Pediatric Dentistry

Mission:

Gaining the benefits of oral health for all children and adolescents in Kentucky, and beyond, regardless their systemic and mental condition and abilities.

Goals:

  1. To educate pre doctoral dental students to be general dentist capable to provide competent, evidence-based, primary oral health care for children and adolescents.
  2. To train board-certified specialists in pediatric dentistry to provide proficient, evidence-based, secondary and tertiary care for children and adolescents.
  3. To conduct research that advances the knowledge base of oral health care for children and adolescents, and improves access to oral health care for children and adolescents.
  4. To provide secondary and tertiary oral health care for children and adolescents not able to be provided in the community.
  5. To provide consultative services to dentists providing care for children and adolescents.
  6. To promote education continuity after graduation.

Program Director: Charlotte A. Haney, DMD
Pediatric Dentistry
A-219 Kentucky Clinic
740 S. Limestone
Lexington, KY  40536-0284

Phone:  (859) 323-6714
Email: mlpers4@email.uky.edu
Fax:  (859) 323-2036

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Summer, 2007
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Admissions

• Application Deadline: October 1
• Starting date: July 1; Orientation- Mid June
• Application fee: None
• Degree/Certificate offered: Certificate; optional Master of Science
• Length of program: 24 months
• Faculty: 11 full-time and part-time members; all are Board certified
• First year enrollment: Four
• Ratio of acceptances/applicants: 1:35
• Participant in the PASS and Matching programs
• Admissions criteria in order of importance: D.M.D. or D.D.S. from an accredited U.S. or Canadian College of Dentistry, commitment to Pediatric Dentistry, class rank, grade point average, Board scores, DAT scores, Bachelor's degree
• Individuals with international dental credentials are not considered.
• Recommended minimum class rank of applicants: upper 50%. An interview is required for acceptance.
• Selection Profile: This Program Gives Selection Preference to:

    YES NO
New Graduates   X
Private practice experience   X
Graduate from own dental school   X
Residents of Kentucky   X
No preference X  

Salary/stipend (2006-2007): First year - $46,348* Second year - $47,845*
(*subject to annual change).

Percent of Resident's Time Spent:
Didactic 30%
Clinical Experience 50%
Research 15%
Teaching 5%

Postdoctoral Program In Pediatric Dentistry

Accreditation
The Pediatric Dentistry residency program is designed to meet the educational standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Program Description
The College of Dentistry offers a residency program for dentists who seek post-doctoral specialty training in pediatric dentistry. The development of skills in clinical pediatric dentistry is a primary program objective. However, because of the need for pediatric dentists in teaching, research and public health positions, a strong secondary objective is to stimulate an interest in these areas. Upon program completion, the resident receives a certificate in pediatric dentistry and meets the eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Curriculum
The didactic curriculum consists of a series of interrelated seminars and courses regarding general pediatric oral health care, care of the handicapped and chronically ill child, and diagnosis and treatment of occlusion problems in the primary, mixed and young permanent dentitions. The 24-month program includes a core curriculum, specialty coursework, and a wide range of clinical experiences.

Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply to the University of Kentucky Pediatric Dentistry postdoctoral program through PASS and the National Matching Service.  The application deadline is October 1 of the year preceding matriculation.  The following items are required of candidates offered admission:  A completed application consists of: Three completed Personal Potential Index forms; two Professional Evaluations; official transcripts of the individual’s pre-professional and professional academic record; National Board scores Part I and Part II; and a personal interview. Your board scores are usually included with your PASS application.  If so, an official copy is not required.  If your board scores are NOT included with your PASS application, a copy of your board scores should be sent to us.  In addition, we require a 2 x 2 personal photograph.  Be sure all these materials are sent to us to complete your application.  There are no other materials required to complete your application to our program.

Facilities
The pediatric dentistry facilities include modern clinical, seminar and research facilities on the second floor of the Kentucky Clinic and on the fourth floor of the College of Dentistry wing of the UK Medical Center. Extramural clinical activity in the College of Dentistry’s mobile vans are components of the clinical experience.

Program Strengths
The Program has strong clinical and didactic components with a focus on (a) treatment of medically, mentally, and physically compromised children and adolescents, (b) hospital and pharmacological management of patients, and (c) management of the developing dentition for children and adolescents under the supervision of full-time pediatric faculty/orthodontists.  The program benefits from being administratively located in a College of Dentistry, but with residents being full-time house staff in the University of Kentucky Hospital.

Faculty

John R. Mink, Professor and Division Chief
D.D.S., Indiana University
M.S.D., Indiana University / Riley Children's Hospital (Pediatric Dentistry)
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Past Chair, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry

David A. Nash, William R. Willard Professor of Dental Education
D.M.D., University of Kentucky
M.S., University of Iowa (Pediatric Dentistry)
Ed.D., West Virginia University (Higher Education)
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry
Past Member, Board of Directors, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Past President, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry

Charlotte A. Haney, Clinical Assistant Professor
DMD, University of Kentucky
Residency in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Kentucky
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry

Harold D. Lester, Adjunct Assistant Professor
D.M.D., University of Louisville
Residency, Eastman Dental Center, (Pediatric Dentistry)
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry

Shellie Branson, Clinical Assistant Professor (Part-time)
D.M.D., University of Louisville
Residency in Pediatric Dentistry,University of Kentucky/University of Louisville Joint Program
Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Rodney Jackson, Clinical Assistant Professor (Part-time)
D.M.D., University of Kentucky
Residency in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Kentucky
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry

Wendy Humphrey
D.M.D., University of Kentucky
Residency in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Kentucky
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry