Pediatric Dentistry Residency

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Program Snapshot

About: UNMC has offered a fully accredited advanced education program in pediatric dentistry since 1947. The program leads to a Certificate of Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry, fulfilling the requirements mandated by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry for examination and board certification.
Length of Program: 24 months
Application Deadline: October 1
Start Date: July 1
Positions Available: 5
Location: Children's Nebraska, Omaha
Department: Growth & Development

Location and Rotations

• Main Location: Children's Nebraska, Omaha
• UNMC College of Dentistry, Lincoln
• UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute Dental Clinic, Omaha
• UNMC/Nebraska Medicine, Omaha
• Boys Town National Research Hospital Craniofacial Clinic, Omaha

Why the UNMC College of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Program?

The UNMC Pediatric Dentistry Residency program trains specialists to diagnose and treat dental issues in infants, children and teens while promoting lifelong oral health habits. Our carefully designed residency program equips residents with the knowledge and confidence to become leading pediatric dentists.

Located at Children's Nebraska, the program provides hospital-based clinical experiences focused on treating patients with extensive dental restorative needs, physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, cleft and craniofacial conditions, and complex medical conditions.

Residents begin treating patients in their first month and gain comprehensive experience in the operating room, collaborating with an interprofessional team to promote overall patient health. They also receive extensive hands-on experience through multiple rotations:

• Children’s Nebraska Outpatient Surgery Center – In-depth OR experience.
• UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute Dental Clinic – Comprehensive oral health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• UNMC College of Dentistry – Patient care and clinical instruction for third- and fourth-year dental students.
• UNMC Omaha Campus/Nebraska Medicine – Rotations in Anesthesia, Pediatric Medicine, Interdisciplinary Care and Oral Surgery.
• Boys Town National Research Hospital Craniofacial Clinic – Life-changing care for infants and children with oral-facial clefts and other diseases, disorders or injuries.

Residents receive a stipend to help offset educational costs, vacation and sick leave, and a flexible benefits package.

Student Story

"I chose UNMC for my residency because of the amazing faculty! I also love the community UNMC has created for residents." - Dr. Bridget McKeegan, Omaha

Program Highlights

• Intricately designed, hands-on residency experience.
• One-on-one learning experiences with world-class faculty.
• Supportive resident team.
• Diverse patient base.
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Our Team

Zachary L. Houser, DMD, Program Director
Alexandra Bilunas, DDS, Assistant Professor
Claire Koukol, DDS, Assistant Professor
Sumit Yadav, BDS, MDS, MBA, PhD, Chair of the Department of Growth & Development

See current and past residents.

Adjunct Faculty: Drs. Hannah Greene, Ryan Hajek, Peter Harbert, Jeffrey Howenstein, Brent Johnson, Gary Lehn, Edward Lockwood, Jessica Meeske, Holly Portwood, Greg Weeder

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Visiting Us - Three Day Oberserverships

We offer three-day observerships for those interested in pursuing specialty training in pediatric dentistry. Eligible applicants include United States and Canadian dental students and licensed dentists who are graduates of CODA-accredited dental schools. Observers shadow pediatric dental residents and faculty in the areas of pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric oral surgery and sedation.