Pediatric Dentistry Certificate
The Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry program is fully accredited, diverse, and dynamic in nature. It consists of multiple unique rotation sites where residents will become proficient in working with in many types of clinical environments with diverse patient populations. Residents rotate through the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, the Kaleida Ambulatory Care Center at the Conventus Center for Collaborative Care and the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Residents will gain extensive experience in treating patients of all ages, cultures and health care needs. A comprehensive education is provided in the form of clinical and didactic training, supplemented with close personal interactions with faculty and related health care providers.
FALL 2026 ENROLLMENT | Check Back Spring 2025 for Deadline
Program Director:
Meelin Dian Chin Kit-Wells, DDS
Department of Pediatric & Community Dentistry
114 Squire Hall | mc30@buffalo.edu
How to Apply
Fall Enrollment
Standard Application Time: May - October
Interviews will take place November - December
Match results announced on: January 17, 2025
Class size: 8/year
Program start date: July 1
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Pediatrics Program accepts application materials through the American Dental Education Association, Postgraduate Application Support Service (PASS). This service enables applicants to send an original copy of most application materials to PASS for distribution to all the programs that the applicant selects. The department also participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching program (MATCH).
Note: Applicants taking the NBDE exam after the application deadline will be considered and must be able to submit a score before matriculation.
1. PASS Application
2. CV/Resume
3. Evaluation Forms
- Three Letters of Evaluation (Professional Evaluation Forms — PEFs); may be from academic faculty
- Graduates of US or Canadian dental schools must submit an Institutional Evaluation Form (IEF) or Dean’s letter
4. Personal Statement
5. Unofficial Transcripts From all Institutions
- Note international candidates: Academic documents from international institutions must be accompanied by an ECE or WES copy with the PASS application. ECE course-by-course report is preferred. A copy of certificate/diploma with proof of degree is suggested.
Dental Match
This program participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. Candidates who interview should apply for the match at National Matching Services, Inc.
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.