Pediatric Dentistry Certificate

The Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry program is fully accredited, diverse, and dynamic in nature.  Although it is a hospital-based program, it consists of multiple unique rotation sites where residents will spend a lot of their training that allows them to become proficient in working with in many types of clinical environments with diverse patient populations.   Residents rotate through the John Oishei Children’s Hospital, the Kaleida Ambulatory Care Center at the Conventus Center for Collaborative Care, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, and multiple University Pediatric Dentistry Dental Associates off-site faculty-practice clinics.  Residents will gain extensive experience in treating patients of all ages, cultures, and healthcare needs.  A comprehensive education is provided in the form of clinical and didactic training, supplemented with close personal interactions with faculty and related healthcare providers. 

FALL 2025 ENROLLMENT  |  Applications accepted May 8 - October 1, 2024

Photo of Dr. Kit-Wells.

Program Director:
Meelin Dian Chin Kit-Wells, DDS

Department of Pediatric & Community Dentistry
114 Squire Hall | mc30@buffalo.edu

About the Program Admission Requirements How to Apply Faculty and Curriculum Cost and Funding

Cost and Funding

Pediatric Dentistry certificate residents receive a stipend while in the program. Full medical and dental benefits are also offered.   Please visit the Graduate Medical Education salary and benefits page for details on this.