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Pediatric Dentistry Program Strengths
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Active ambulatory and inpatient pediatric departments
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Diverse patient population with a dedication to providing the best dental care to all children regardless of ability to pay
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Excellent medical and dental staff support with dedicated dental assistants to each pediatric operatory
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Full-time program director
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Extensive opportunities to provide care to children with developmental and medical complexities
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Availability of attending dentists in all specialty areas
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Extensive experience in OR, IV, Oral Sedation, Nitrous Oxide, and other behavioral techniques
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Availability and use of the most advanced medical Simulation Center which offers innovative, safe educational and quality driven opportunities to support educational programs, leadership, and critical thinking skills
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Use of the latest dental materials including anterior/posterior Zirconia crowns, resin infiltration, etc.
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Use of hard and soft tissue lasers (Solea, Biolase), DIAGNOdent, intra-oral cameras, Cone-Beam CT Scan, digital impression system and 3-D printer, Isolite, and Nitrous Oxide delivery in each operatory
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Orthodontic curriculum and experience with Interceptive Techniques
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Direct participation in Jacobi's accredited Congenital Craniofacial Care Center team
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Rigorous preparation for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Qualifying and Oral Clinical Examinations
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Faculty commitment to providing up-to-date information regarding scientific and clinical issues, as well as the career development of residents
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Approved by the New York State Board of Dentistry for obtaining NYS Enteral Sedation Permit upon completion of the program
Achievements of our Graduates
2024:
Top 2 percentile score in the In-service Examination of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Semi-Finalist, Graduate Student Research Awards of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2023:
Top 0.5 percentile score in the In-service Examination of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2018:
1st Quintile score in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
2017:
James R. Roche Award of Excellence, The Foundation of the College of Diplomates, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, honoring the highest score in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
2016:
1st Place My Kids Dentist Research Poster Competition, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session
Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award
Honoring the Top 3% scores in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
1st Quintile score in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
2015:
Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award
Honoring the Top 3% scores in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
1st Quintile score in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
2014:
Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award
Honoring the Top 3% scores in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
1st Quintile score in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
1st Quintile score in the In-service Examination of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2012:
1st Quintile score in the In-service Examination of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2010:
Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award
Honoring the Top 3% scores in the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Publications
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Abstract: Bressler R., Yeroshalmi F., Shah P., Badner V. “The Association of Parental Divorce with Oral Health in U.S. Children and Adolescents”. Pediatr Dent. 2024; 46(3):215
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Reducing Oral Health Risks in South Asian Immigrant Children: A Pilot Study. Karasz A, Margulis KS, Badner V, Bonuck, K. NYS Dent J. 2018 Jan; 84(1):28-33.