Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
Pediatric Dentistry
Overview
The Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Lurie Children’s Hospital is a two-year CODA-accredited specialty training program designed to shape expert pediatric dental clinicians. Residents receive broad experience in preventive and restorative dental care across primary and mixed dentition, behavior guidance techniques, sedation and general anesthesia, management of dental trauma, and care for medically complex children. Training includes rotations in general anesthesia, emergency medicine, pediatric growth and development, craniofacial team clinics, and weekly interdisciplinary collaborations. Didactic components include courses in head and neck anatomy, pediatric growth and development, clinical seminars, and practice management. Residents engage in research, completing a project and presenting findings. The program equips graduates with the knowledge and hands-on clinical skills to practice comprehensive pediatric dentistry competently and confidently upon completion.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Paid program with stipend for residents. For recent years: 1st-year stipend ≈ $63,406 2nd-year stipend ≈ $65,908
Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- DDS or DMD from accredited institution.
- Completion of dental school before residency start.
- Illinois dental licensure or eligibility for temporary license.
- Submission to the ADEA PASS and participation in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Match).
- Supplemental application materials (e.g., CV, photo, letters) where required.
Minimum Education
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)MD Pediatrics
Admission Process:
- Apply through ADEA PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service) by October 1 of the year before matriculation.
- Participate in the Dental Match Program (Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program).
- Submit required documents: CV, photo, transcripts, supplemental materials as directed.
- Interview invitation by program leadership (typically Fall).
- Match results and offer: Residency slots assigned via match.
- Obtain dental licensure (temporary or permanent) in Illinois before start date.
- Onboarding and orientation ahead of July 1 start.
