Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry

The 30-month course of study includes seminars, lectures, demonstrations, and intensive mentored clinical experience on physical and psychological growth and development, therapy for the primary and young permanent tooth, restoration of the primary and young permanent dentition, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic guidance of child behavior, trauma, and diagnosis and treatment of selected Class I and Class II malocclusions. In addition, significant blocks of time are dedicated to hospital training and treatment of patients under general anesthesia and care of the child with special healthcare needs both at the Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor and facilities in Flint. Residents spend the first 12 months of the program in Ann Arbor engaged in coursework, patient care, and development of a research project. The second 12 months are mainly spent in advanced clinical training in Flint at Mott Children's Health Center and Hurley Medical Center. Mott Children's Health Center is a technologically advanced multi-disciplinary clinic whose services (including pediatric dentistry) are provided at no cost to families, allowing for the highest quality of care irrespective of the family's ability to pay. The final six months of the program are mainly spent in Ann Arbor engaged in completion of research, teaching of predoctoral dental students, and advanced clinical activities. This program provides mentored research experience throughout the program.

Applicants complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.

Rackham English Proficiency Requirements:

IBT TOEFL - 84;

Paper/Pencil TOEFL and TWE - 560;

Revised Paper Delivered Test - An overall score is not provided for this test. Minimum section scores: Reading = 23; Listening = 23; Writing = 21;

MELAB - 80;

IELTS - 6.5;

ECPE - certificate of proficiency