Monday, September 25, 2006

Female Pediatric Dentists

The most recent volume of the Journal of "Pediatric Dentistry" Vol. 28, No. 5, September/October 2006 had a study of pediatric dentistry program applicants and pediatric dentistry residents. It found that the quality of applicants is increasing and that the proportion of female pediatric dental residents is rising as well. In fact, of pediatric dentistry applicants (those that have graduated dental school and are applying to a residency), almost 60% are female!

5 comments:

Lauren said...

Is residency required to complete dental school?

Dr. Dean Brandon said...

See my other posts on dental school for more info. but, basically, in the US, 4 years of dental school to become a dentist. If you wish to specialize, then at least two more years of "residency" or post graduate training. However, a residency is not required to begin practice after dental school.

Jacob said...

Hi just yesterday I had a fall,and i tore my upper frenulum,will it grow back? I;m very worried D:

eric said...

Hello, my little girl is 6 1/2 her front two teeth came out early in december, its february now and she has yet to receive her permanent yet, should I be concerned.

Dr. Dean Brandon said...

A new tooth can often be seen immediately after the baby tooth falls out, but also it can be up to 6 months after you loose a baby tooth before you see the new one. Not uncommon. Still, if you are not sure get your dentist to take a look.