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Application Deadline

September 30, 2022 - Non Residents
September 30, 2022 - Oklahoma Resident

*Verification of transcripts can take up to 2-3 weeks. It's advisable to submit your application by the first week of September 2022.

Contact

Breana Boger, MS
Director of Admissions & Recruitment
College of Dentistry Office of Admissions & Student Affairs 
Phone (405) 271-8001 ext. 57627
E-mail: Breana-Boger@ouhsc.edu

Heidi Martin
Student Program Coordinator 
College of Dentistry Office of Admissions & Student Affairs 
Phone (405) 271-3530 
E-mail: Heidi-Martin@ouhsc.edu

 

How to Apply (D.D.S.)

The training that leads to a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree is a combination of didactic (theoretical) and applied coursework together with a progressive experience in patient treatment in a clinical environment. The four-year DDS program is widely known as one of the top leaders in pre-clinical and clinical education.

Requirements

Admission Requirements

Academics

  • A minimum of 90 semester hours of course work from any accredited college or university.
  • A minimum of 75 semester hours of course work prior to application .
  • A minimum 2.5 GPA for all college level work attempted.
  • Recommended 2.5 math and science GPA for all college level work attempted. 

Prerequisites

Course

Credits

Biology (with labs)

16 semester/24 quarterly

Chemistry, inorganic/general (with labs)

8 semester/12 quarterly

Chemistry, organic (with labs)

8 semester/12 quarterly

Biochemistry

3 semester/5 quarterly

Physics (with labs)

8 semester/12 quarterly

General Psychology

3 semester/5 quarterly

English (composition or writing intensive)

6 semester/10 quarterly

 

*Recommended Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II if able 


B. Dental Admissions Test (DAT)

  • Recommended DAT Academic Average (AA): 16 minimum
    • Subscores 16 minimum recommended
  • Most recent score is accepted
  • Exam score is valid for 3 years from the date of the exam

C. Subjective Criteria 

  • A minimum of 100 hours of dental shadowing
  • Recommended minimum of 100 hours of community service
  • Demonstrates quality communication and problem-solving skills, time management, personal character, and motivation

 

Application Materials and Process

Application Materials

Step 1: Submit to AADSAS

The following items are submitted to AADSAS according to their instructions:

  • AADSAS Dental School Application - The 2022 AADSAS Dental School Application is available beginning June 1, 2022.
  • Official Transcript(s) - Official transcripts from each college or university attended showing all coursework attempted and completed.
  • Letters of Recommendation (All letters must be on letterhead)
  1. A letter from a dentist.
  2. A recommendation uploaded directly from your institution's Pre-professional Advisory Committee is preferred. In lieu of a committee recommendation, two letters of recommendation from science instructors are acceptable.
  3. *It's advisable to submit your application by the first week of September 2022. You do not need to wait on your letters of recommendation or DAT exam to upload prior to submitting your application. Transcript(s) need time to upload and be verified.
  4. Application deadline is September 30, 2022.

 

Step 2: Submit to OU College of Dentistry

*If you have any updates to observation hours or changes in your contact information, please email Heidi Martin in our Admissions office.

International Students

Any persons (applicants) born outside the U.S., this may include U.S. Territories and/or where English is considered a second language, may be required to provide additional information with their application:

 

  • Acceptable TOEFL scores are required of all applicants from countries where English is the second language. This requirement pertains to any person born outside the United States and includes Permanent Residents of the U.S. (green card holders) and Naturalized U.S. Citizens. The applicant may request a waiver through the OUHSC application. The College of Dentistry may waive TOEFL scores if the applicant provides evidence of a diploma from an English-speaking high school or a bachelors degree from a U.S. institution. An official score report must be received by OUHSC Admissions and Records directly from Educational Testing Service.

The minimum test scores for applicants to the Doctor of Dental Surgery program are as follows:

Paper Based TOEFL: 587

Computer Based TOEFL: 240

Internet Based TOEFL: 88

 

  • Transcript Evaluations by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

All applicants with foreign credentials are required to submit official documents to ECE for a course-by-course evaluation.

 

More information regarding International admission is available at OUHSC Admissions and then clicking on "Prospective Students." 

Application Process

Mid May – ADEA AADSAS application opens

Early June – Able to submit AADSAS application

August – Interview invitations begin going out

September 30 – Application deadline

September – November – Interviews Conducted

December 1 – Acceptances communicated

Admitted Students

Class Size

A class of not more than 54 students begins each year. The summer semester for the entering class begins mid-June of each year. The learning experience is formatted around a cohort model in which students in each entering class progress through the entire program together. 

Curriculum and Degree Requirements

Orientation and the start of classes for new students take place mid-June. The four-year curriculum begins with foundational studies in biomedical and dental sciences, progresses to applied laboratory and simulated patient experiences, and culminates with clinical training and comprehensive patient care. Completion of the prescribed program leads to a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. Significant opportunities for treating patients is a hallmark of the student's training at the College of Dentistry and promotes the formation of strong clinical skills and development of excellent practitioners. 

In addition to completing the curriculum required by the College of Dentistry, students must also pass regional and national examinations administered by organized dentistry in order to receive a degree and become licensed to practice. 


 

Accreditation

Accreditation

The OU College of Dentistry is one of approximately 65 programs in the United States and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Commission on the Institutions of Higher Education, and the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.