Pediatric Dentistry Residency

1. DDS or DMD graduate of a CODA-accredited dental school
2. Completion of dental school or current residency in good standing by orientation start
3. Completed PASS application (or direct hospital submission)
4. Personal interview upon invitation
5. Passing result on National Dental Boards Part I before application and Part II by start
6. Delaware dental resident license eligibility prior to orientation
7. U.S. citizen or permanent resident
8. Fluent in English.

The Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children is a two-year, hospital-based advanced clinical training program designed to equip dental graduates with the skills needed for excellence in pediatric dental care. The residency emphasizes a broad clinical experience across preventive and therapeutic care for a diverse pediatric population, including medically complex and special needs patients. Trainees participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with pediatric medicine, anesthesia, sedation teams, and other specialists in a high-volume, referral-based hospital setting. Didactic seminars, research project experience with mentorship, and rotations in general anesthesia, emergency care, speech pathology, and craniofacial clinics are integral parts of the curriculum. Graduates earn a certificate in pediatric dentistry and meet eligibility requirements for board certification through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

1. Prepare Eligibility: Ensure DDS/DMD degree and board scores requirements are met.
2. Application Submission: Submit application via ADEA PASS (preferred) by program deadline (often September prior to July start).
3. Supplemental Materials: Include CV, transcripts, photo, letters of recommendation, and board results in PASS.
4. Interview Invitation: Upon review, selected applicants are invited for interview in Wilmington, DE.
5. Interview: Attend interview and complete any additional evaluation components.
6. Match/Offer: Program participates in National Match Service; matches are finalized per MATCH process or direct selection.
7. Licensure Prep: Obtain eligibility for Delaware Dental Resident Limited License prior to residency start.
8. Orientation and Onboarding: Begin residency orientation end of June with program start on July 1.