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Doctor of Dental Surgery

The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree requires a full-time, four year commitment with an emphasis on biomedical sciences and clinical care.

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Applicants

Applicants to the DDS program are reviewed in a holistic manner with consideration to all components of the application.

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How to Apply

The ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) is the centralized application service for all US dental schools.

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The School of Dentistry offers exceptional educational programs for DDS, Dental Hygiene, and many postgraduate dental specialties.

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