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Pediatric DentistryInterim head: James S. WefelProfessors: David C. Johnsen, James S. Wefel Professors emeriti: Clemens A. Full, Stephen J. Goepferd, Arthur J. Nowak, Jimmy R. Pinkham, Jerry D. Walker Adjunct professor: Rhys B. Jones Associate professors: Michael J. Kanellis, Kaaren G. Vargas Clinical associate professor: Cynthia K. Christensen Assistant professor: Karin Weber-Gasparoni Clinical assistant professor: Richard M. Burke, Jr. Adjunct clinical assistant professors: Erik Balster, Alex Brandtner, Pollyanne Iben, Steve Kelly, Matt Kubovich, Michael Mathews, Thomas Maurice, Edward Rick, Michael Stufflebeam Adjunct clinical instructor: Dennis Kral Assistant-in-instruction: M. Catherine Skotowski Graduate degree: M.S. in Dental Public Health Graduate nondegree program: Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry Web site: http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/public/clinics/pedo/pedsgp.html The Department of Pediatric Dentistry instructs D.D.S. and graduate students in the prevention and treatment of dental diseases in children. Instruction combines didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences and gives special consideration to reviewing current literature and managing dental problems of children with special health care needs. It also emphasizes efficient treatment through proper use of dental auxiliary personnel and record management. Professional ProgramAll third-year D.D.S. students participate in a clerkship, which includes a lecture course and a clinical course. During their fourth year, they treat patients in the department's outreach clinics.Graduate ProgramGraduate study in pediatric dentistry leads to a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry (two-year program) or the certificate and a Master of Science in dental public health (three-year program). Both programs give special emphasis to preparation for certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition, the three-year program in dental public health prepares students for certification by the American Board of Dental Public Health. Both programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.Master of Science and CertificatesThe Master of Science requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit.Graduate students are trained in all phases of pediatric dentistry and have career choices in practice, education, or research. Special emphasis is placed on development of leadership skills and strategies for serving vulnerable populations. Approximately 50 percent of the graduate program is devoted to advanced clinical activity, 30 percent to didactic courses and practice teaching, and 20 percent to original research. The program includes a core of didactic, clinical, and research-oriented courses supplemented by electives determined by students' individual interests. Development of a minor subject area is recommended. Close associations with the Department of Pediatrics in the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, the Center for Disabilities and Development, and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics permit emphasis on oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia, instruction in physical diagnosis, and management of children with developmental disabilities. AdmissionProspective students apply through the American Dental Education Association PASS program (http://www.adea.org/pass).Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Financial SupportStipends for residents in the three-year program are available to qualified students through a grant from the Office for Maternal and Child Health, Bureau of Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services. Stipends for the two-year program are provided by other federal sources.Research OpportunitiesClinical and laboratory research projects have financial support from federal agencies and other sources. Major research areas include cariology, dental materials, dentistry for persons with special health care needs, growth and development, fluoride therapy, child behavior management, prevention, and access to care.FacultyFaculty members hold numerous national and state offices, committee memberships, consultantships, and honors in professional organizations. They serve as reviewers for professional journals and federal granting agencies. They also participate regularly in continuing education programs for dentists and other health science personnel. Eight of the department's professors are diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.Courses
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