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

Pediatric Dentistry

Program Director: Charlotte A. Haney, DMD
A-219 Kentucky Clinic Dentistry
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0284

Phone:  859.323.3119
Email: cahane2@email.uky.edu
Fax:  323.323.2036

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Newsletter of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry
Summer, 2007

Admissions

• Application Deadline: October 1
• Starting date: July 1
• 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: three
• 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 - $43,476* Second year - $44,880*
(*subject to annual change).

Percent of Resident's Time Spent:
Didactic 30%
Clinical Experience 50%
Research 10%
Teaching 10%

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.

Upon program completion, the resident receives a certificate in pediatric dentistry and meets the eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. A M<aster's Degree option also exists.

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.

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: four letters of recommendation (i.e. one from a faculty member in the student's Department/Division of Pediatric Dentistry, another from the Dean or his/her designee, and two others from individuals chosen by the applicant); official transcripts of the individual's pre-professional and professional academic record; National Board scores of Part I and Part II; and a personal interview.

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 a full-time pediatric dentist/orthodontist.  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

Preston Hicks, Associate Professor
D.D.S., University of North Carolina
M.S., University of North Carolina (Pediatric Dentistry)
M.S.D., University of Washington (Orthodontics)
Member, American Association of Orthodontists
Associate Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Kavita R. Mathu-Muju, Assistant Professor
D.M.D., University of Manitoba
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, University of North Carolina
M.P.H., University of North Carolina
Fellow, Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry

Harold D. Lester, 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

Elizabeth S. Barr, Clinical Assistant Professor
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
Past Chair, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member, College of Diplomates in Pediatric Dentistry

Nelle V. Barr, Clinical Assistant Professor
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

Jeffrey Johnson , Clinical Assistant Professor
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

Rodney Jackson, Clinical Assistant Professor
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

Catherine Robinette, Clinical Assistant Professor
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