Department of Pediatric Dentistry
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The Department of Pediatric Dentistry provides pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training in comprehensive oral health care for pediatric patients. The Department operates a general pediatric clinic, and a specialty pediatric clinic in conjunction with the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. Faculty provides leadership in the field by conducting research and other scholarly activity. The mission of our two unique pediatric dental clinics reflects our belief that children deserve the best of oral health care. We offer a full spectrum of services for all children at every stage of their lives from infancy through adolescence including those with special and complex oral health needs, and patients with special developmental and behavioral care needs. Our clinics provide comprehensive oral health examinations, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, etc.), extractions and minor surgical procedures, space-maintainers, athletic mouth guard, teeth whitening (for adolescents), interceptive orthodontic when applicable, and urgent care (trauma, infection, etc.). These services can be completed using inhalation sedation (Nitrous oxide), moderate sedation, and general anesthesia. We do more than 1,000 cases under general anesthesia every year. In the fiscal year ending in June 2021, we saw 8,191 individual children in 23,772 scheduled appointment and performed 90,131 dental procedures.
The Department has a diverse and rich clinical faculty that includes 7 full-time and 6 part-time clinical faculty members. In addition to pediatric dentists, the Department also has a full-time social worker, 2 part-time social work interns, 1 full-time nurse, 2 part-time nurse practitioners, anesthesiologists from the university hospital, orthodontists, and endodontists, The Department has a Division of Public Health and Preventions.
Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Residency Program
The program is university-based/hospital-affiliated and fulfills the requirements for advanced education in pediatric dentistry as approved by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Department accepts 9 residents per year. Its latest accreditation was in November 2013. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to pursue board certification through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Current Pediatric Dentistry Residents
Pediatric Dentistry Externships
The goal of the externship is to provide interested Pre-Doctoral Dental students or General Dentists the opportunity to observe Pediatric Dental residents function within the residency program. Successful participants will to be able to see the day-to-day interactions of residents within a program and also evaluate their own compatibility with this specific residency program.
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Visiting Dentist Non-Degree Program
The Visiting Dentist Program in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry is a non-degree full time program (40 hrs/week) for dental professionals from around the world who wish to broaden their knowledge of pediatric dentistry through participation in the Department’s didactic, clinical and research activities. The clinical activities are observational in nature; no hands-on experience with patients is offered. The program varies from 1 week to 9 months in length, determined by the availability of both the applicant and the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Applications are open year-round.
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Experts in Pediatric & Special Needs Dentistry
Our Pediatric Dentistry clinics offer a full spectrum of oral health services for all children at every stage of their lives from infancy through adolescence including those with special and complex oral health needs, and patients with special developmental and behavioral care needs.
Our general dentists and Pediatric Dentistry specialists provide comprehensive oral health examinations, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, etc.), extractions and minor surgical procedures, space-maintainers, athletic mouth guard, teeth whitening (for adolescents), interceptive orthodontic when applicable, and urgent care (Trauma, infection, etc.). These services can be completed using inhalation sedation (Nitrous oxide), moderate sedation, and general anesthesia.
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Providing Access to Care for Special Needs
Give Kids a Smile Day
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry holds an annual Give Kids a Smile Day event to serve kids in need of care – and have some fun! Children from Chicago area communities receive oral health education and screenings in Pediatric Dentistry clinics.
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Patient Care
Pediatric and Special Needs Dental Services
(312) 996-7532
dentpediatrics@uic.edu
Academics & Research
UIC Department of Pediatric Dentistry (MC 850)
801 South Paulina Street, Room 250
Chicago, IL 60612-7211
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The Pediatric Dentistry clinics at UIC College of Dentistry in Chicago offer a full spectrum of services for all children at every stage of their lives from infancy through adolescence including those with special and complex oral health needs, and patients with special developmental and behavioral care needs. Our Pediatric Dentistry clinics provide comprehensive oral health examinations, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, etc.), extractions and minor surgical procedures, space-maintainers, athletic mouth guard, teeth whitening (for adolescents), interceptive orthodontic when applicable, and urgent care (Trauma, infection, etc.). These services can be completed using inhalation sedation (Nitrous oxide), moderate sedation, and general anesthesia.
For Appointments
312.996.7532
dentpediatrics@uic.edu
