Fellowship in Advanced Pediatric Dentistry

The Fellowship in Advanced Pediatric Dentistry is an intensive, 12-month program designed to provide specialized training beyond the standard advanced education program. The curriculum is highly individualized, focusing on the fellow's specific interests while ensuring a robust foundation in core advanced topics. The program is structured around three key components: didactic education, clinical practice, and scholarly activity.

The fellowship is a full-time commitment, approximately 40 hours per week. The time between didactic learning and clinical experience is distributed to balance advanced clinical training with dedicated academic learning and may be adapted to accommodate the specific program goals and content for individual fellows. In general, however, the Fellow(s) will likely spend:

~50% (~20 hours per week): Didactic & Research Component including:

• Pediatric Dentistry Literature Review;
• Seminars on Special Topics (e.g., cleft/craniofacial care, behavior management, trauma);
• Independent Study Modules;
• Research

~50% (~20 hours per week): Clinical Component

Fellow(s) will have the opportunity to get hands-on training at the TUSDM Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. In the clinic, Fellow(s) can expect to receive:

• Focused hands-on patient care in areas of specialization as defined by the fellow's individualized plan (e.g., cleft lip/palate, traumatic injuries, endodontics);
• Clinical mentoring, treatment planning sessions, and experience performing complex procedures.

The Fellowship contains a research component that sets aside dedicated time for a scholarly project, which may include data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation. Fellows are expected to produce at least one case report or clinical paper suitable for publication or presentation.