Saint Louis University
Center for Advanced Dental Education
3320 Rutger St.
St. Louis, Missouri 63104
Phone: 314-977-8611
Fax: 314-977-8517
Email: dan.stoeckel@health.slu.edu
Website: https://www.slu.edu/cade/dental-education/degrees/pediatrics.php#text
Program Length and Number of Positions
The residency is a 24-month program beginning July 1 of each year. Three new positions are offered each year.
Program Type
University based, hospital affiliated program
Application
The application deadline is September 15 of the year preceding matriculation. Application for the program is made through the PASS Application Service. The program participates in the National Matching Service.
Description
The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry offers the student a comprehensive 24-month course of study in clinical and didactic pediatric dentistry and is designed to meet the educational requirements for limitation of practice to pediatric dentistry and examination by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Emphasis is placed on all phases of pediatric dentistry and at the end of the program the student will be able to provide comprehensive oral health care for the well child, the medically compromised child and the child with special health care needs. Extensive experience is provided in the areas of sedation, analgesia and the use of general anesthesia to deliver dental treatment. Research experience is gained through completion of a master’s thesis project.
Curriculum
Seminars are held covering topics relevant to pediatric dentistry and a literature review course will discuss current and classic articles from the pediatric dental literature. Multidisciplinary seminars are held in conjunction with the graduate programs in orthodontic, endodontics and periodontics. Formal courses are presented in biostatistics, oral medicine, oral pathology, early and mixed dentition, therapeutics, practice management and some basic sciences. Off service rotations occur in general anesthesia, pediatric medicine, pediatric emergency room and craniofacial clinic.
Program Stipend and Tuition
Program stipend is $58,385 the first year and $60,048 the second year. Tuition/fees are $41,760 each year.
Facilities
The pediatric dental postgraduate program is based out of the Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education. It is a newly remodeled 6 chair clinic. Each operatory is equipped with digital radiographic capabilities and nitrous oxide. A small office area as well as a break room, library and classrooms are provided for the residents. Residents will gain operating room experiences as well as necessary clinical rotations at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. Residents will provide 24 hour/7 day per week dental consultation to the Cardinal Glennon emergency room, a Level I Pediatric Emergency room.
Admission Requirements
- Online Application and Fee
- Three letters of recommendation including one from the Dean of your dental school.
- National Board Scores
- Undergraduate and dental school transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Biographical Goals statement
- MATCH number
- Foreign student applicants must also submit a TOEFL score and evidence of adequate financial resources.
- Applicants from foreign dental schools must be able to obtain a Missouri dental license. Missouri requires dentists to graduate from an ADA accredited dental school.
Program Strengths
- Excellent educational program with dedicated faculty
- Large patient base with extensive dental needs
- Extensive experience managing children with a wide range of special health care needs.
- Experience treating special needs adults
- Extensive experience in sedation/general anesthesia
- Facilitated research experience
Program Faculty
Dr. Daniel C. Stoeckel, Pediatric Dentistry*/Oral pathology* - Program Director
Dr. Travis Cripps, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Patrick Foley, Orthodontics*
Dr. Mara Krill Ganim, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Craig S. Hollander, Pediatric Dentistry*
Dr. Richard O'Brien, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Dr. Maren L Pratt, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Avanija Reddy, Pediatric Dentistry* - Associate Program Director
Dr. Benjamin Schlott, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*
Dr. Adam M. Snyder, Pediatric Dentistry*
Dr. Larry W. Thomas, Pediatric Dentistry
*Board Certified
School Profile
| Program Type: | Combined |
| Program Director: | Full-Time Board Certified |
| Program Faculty: | 2 Full-Time 9 Part-Time 7 Board Certified |
| Program Length: | 24 Total Months July 1 Start Date |
| Program Accreditation: | Approved |
| State Licensure: | Required to Begin Program |
| Number of Entering Positions: | 3 |
| Tuition In-State: | 41,760 First Year 41,760 Second Year |
| Tuition Out-Of-State: | 41,760 First Year 41,760 Second Year |
| Salary/Stipend: | PGY 1 - 58,385 PGY 2 - 60,048 |
| Application: | October 1 Deadline |
| Participant in National Matching Service: |
Yes |
| Participant in PASS: | Yes |
| Only US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered: |
No |
| US citizens from foreign dental schools considered: |
No |
| Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered: |
Yes |
| Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered: |
Yes |
| Acceptance Applicant Ratio: | |
| Clinic Experience: | Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations General Anesthesia Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Craniofacial Disorders Physically Disabled Public Health Minimal and Moderate Sedations Special Health Care Needs Behavior Guidance |
| Didactic Experience: | Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences Lectures |
| Research Requirement: | Thesis |
| Teaching Experience: | 0 Clinic Half-Days As assigned Lecture/Presentations |
| Facilities: | 6 Chair/Operatories 2 Clinic Receptionist 4 Dental Assistants |
Updated 3/8/2023