PEDIATRIC DENTAL RESIDENCY

Serving Patients,
Training Kids' Dentists

Our residency program is a comprehensive pediatric dental residency focused on improving the health and lives of our most vulnerable patient populations. Through innovative, integrated approaches, we ensure that each patient is treated holistically.  

We employ an evidence-based, collaborative, integrated approach—working alongside other physicians and support staff to meet all our patients' needs. 

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Pediatric Dental Residency Program Information

  1. Comprehensive Education

    Jordan Valley Health provides you with a comprehensive education on typical and abnormal pediatric development. 

  2. Behavior Management

    As part of your residency, you'll develop a deep understanding of basic and advanced behavior management techniques.

  3. Evidence-Based Treatment

    We encourage our residents to apply evidence-based techniques to prevent and treat common dental emergencies.

  4. Board Exam Preparation

    Your time at Jordan Valley Health will prepare you for success on the ABPD, OCE, and QE Board exams.

  5. Care for the Underserved

    Our team will train you in best practices for providing complete integrated care for the underserved.

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Benefits and Compensation

Salaries for Residents

PGY-1: $67,144
PGY-2: $69,193

PTO & Holidays

180 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
9 Paid Holidays

Course Fee Coverage

BLS, PALS, and ACLS

Health, Dental, and Vision

Insurance options for residents and eligible dependents. Long-Term Disability.

Paid Licensure Fees

Licensure and renewal are paid for by the program.

Malpractice Insurance

Provided at no cost for activities associated with the residency program.

Incoming & Outgoing Exams

The program will pay for all incoming & outgoing exams and ABPD Written/Part 1 Boards.

Mileage Reimbursement

As defined in the Jordan Valley Health's business office.

Continuing Education Covered

Continuing Education (CE), including the cost to attend and present at the AAPD conference in PGY2)

Optional Benefits

In addition to Benefits and Compensation, there is optional enrollment in:

  • Vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Jordan Valley Health’s employee benefit plans
  • Dependent care or medical flexible spending. This benefit has no employer match, but allows for intern pre-tax contribution.
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Who We Serve

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our joy and mission is to serve the underserved. Our patients typically present with complex factors that impact their mental, physical, and oral health, requiring our providers to be well-versed referring and working alongside other providers to deliver connected patient care.

Each day we strive to live our mission of improving our community’s health through access and relationships, and our vision of partnering to provide essential leadership in healthcare for the underserved.

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Working at Jordan Valley Health means working (and living) in the heart of the Ozarks. Learn more about what it means to live, work, and play in 417-Land. 

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Let's Connect

If you have questions about our Pediatric Residency Program, we'd love to talk.