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Loma Linda University
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Prince Hall 3301 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Phone: (909) 558-4689
Program length and number of positions
This is a 24-month program commencing July 1. Three or four new positions will be offered each year.
Program type
The program is university. However, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital and the Loma Linda Medical Center are on the same campus. We offer a master's degree or certificate option.
Application
The application deadline is October 15th of the year preceding matriculation thru PASS. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to: John E. Peterson, DDS, MS, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350.
Description
The program provides advanced training in all phases of pediatric dentistry with an emphasis on hospital and clinical skills. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a certificate and/or master's degree in pediatric dentistry and meets eligibility requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination.
Curriculum
The resident is involved in the treatment of well children and medically or psychologically compromised patients including, but not limited to children with hematologic/oncologic diseases, disabilities, and craniofacial anomalies. They participate in general anesthesia, emergency room, and pediatric medical rotations, regular clinical care, pre-doctoral instruction, and research.
Program stipend and tuition
First-year and second-year stipend is currently not available. Tuition for two years is to be determined.
Facilities
- Loma Linda School of Dentistry
- Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
- Hospital and Medical Center
 Admission requirements
Applicants must have available the following items to be considered for admission:
- PASS application
- Program strengths
- Strong hospital and clinical training
- Trauma experience
Program faculty
- Shanhnaz Bonyanpoor DDS
- Eddie Chang DDS, MS
- Merv Ellstrom DDS
- Dean Funada DDS
- Sheila Harris DDS, MS
- Jennifer Hoffer DDS, MS
 Kevin Hszieh DDS
- Cecilia Kao DDS, MS
- Peter Lubisich DMD, MS
- Todd Milledge DDS
- Wesley Morikawa DDS
- Fernando Muñoz DDS
- Bonnie Nelson DDS, department chair
- Wesley Okumura DDS
- Valéria Pereira DDS
- *John Peterson DDS, MSS, program director
- *Isabella Peidra DDS
- Maria Sheu DDS
- Chris Wacker DDS
- Stuart Yoon DDS
*Board certified
For further information regarding this program, contact Dr. John E. Peterson.
School profile
- Program type: combined hospital university-based degree certificate
- Program director: full-time board certified
- Program faculty: 6 full-time, 15 part-time, 2 board certified
- Program length: 24 total months, July start date
- Program accreditation: approved
- State licensure: restricted license available
- Number of entering positions: 4
- Tuition in-state: TBD first year, TBD second year
- Application: november 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: yes
- Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered: yes
- Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered: yes
- Clinic experience:
Anesthesia
Conscious sedation
Craniofacial disorder
Emergency call
Hospital rotations
Infant oral health
Medically compromised
Mentally handicapped
Operating room
Oral surgery
Orthodontics
Physically handicapped
- Didactic experience: seminars, literature review, courses, case conferences
- Research requirement: thesis/ publishable research paper
- Teaching experience: yes
- Facilities: 14 chair/operations
- 4 clinic receptionists
- 8 dental assistants
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