Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
About Pediatric Dentistry Program

About the Pediatric Dentistry residency program

The pediatric dentistry residency program offers a 24-month certificate degree or a 36-month master’s degree in Oral Biology.  At least 9 new positions are available each year.

Program Description

Program Type

Combined university and hospital-based program.

Program Director

Full-Time Board Certified

Program Faculty

8 Full-time faculty, 17 Part-time faculty

Didactic Experience

Courses, case conferences, lectures, literature reviews and seminars.

Core curriculum

research design, growth and development, research and scientific communication, embryology, biostatistics, radiology, and advanced human craniofacial growth, development and anomalies.  Pediatric dentistry courses include:  Hospital Dentistry, Behavior Guidance & Child Development, Medically Compromised & Special Healthcare Needs, Trauma, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Pulp Therapy, Prevention & Restorative Dentistry.

Application Process

All applicants must have a MATCH number and complete an application through PASS.  Applicants must upload undergraduate, graduate and dental school transcripts.

Carolyn A. Kerins, DDS, PhD

Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director Diplomate American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry
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Lynn Mohundro

Program Coordinator I Department of Pediatric Dentistry
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