Advanced Standing for International Dentists (ASPID)
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Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID)

University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, through its Advanced Standing Program, offers qualified graduates of international dental programs the opportunity to earn the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2 ½ years. A cohort of 16 students is accepted each year. Eligibility for this program is restricted to U.S. permanent residents and naturalized citizens.

In-residence training for the next entering class begins on January 12, 2026, and extends through anticipated graduation in May 2028. The curriculum opens with pre-clinical instruction delivered in a semester-long Multidisciplinary Review and Skills Development Course to ensure students attain an appropriate level of knowledge and technical proficiency in each of the dental disciplines. ASP students then join the junior class to complete years three and four of the traditional DDS curriculum comprised of classroom lectures, pre-clinical technique courses and direct patient care.

Successful completion of the initial semester-long multidisciplinary course and years three and four of the traditional DDS curriculum qualifies graduates to take state or regional board examinations and apply for dental licensure within the United States. 

If after reviewing the qualifications for the ASPID program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact John-Slish@ouhsc.edu.  We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.

Application Process

Timeline

June 7, 2025

Application Deadline

Early Fall, 2025

Interview/Skills Assessment

September 2025

Admission Offers

January 12, 2026

Classes Begin--Multidisciplinary Review & Skills Development

June 2026

Summer Session/Start of AY 2023-2024 (merge with DDS Junior Class)

May 2028

Graduation

Tuition and Fees

Please visit the following PDF for Tuition and Fee Estimate for DDS Programs.

*All figures are average costs for 2023-24 Academic Year. Program costs are reviewed annually and established in July for each academic year. Annual increases typically range from 5-15 percent. The total cost of the program is roughly the same for residents and non-residents. Estimates for living expenses are based on students living in Oklahoma City who make their own arrangements for room & board and travel. The number of housing units available on campus is limited. Most students secure housing in the immediate area where apartments and rental homes are readily available.

** The fee for the preliminary Multidisciplinary Review and Skills Development Course (January - May) includes all instruction and lease of required instruments and supplies. PLEASE NOTE: The cost of this course is not covered under student financial aid.

Need to prepare for the bench test exam?

The college is offering a Bench Test Preparatory Course for international dentists who want to explore the concepts and procedures required by most U.S. dental schools as part of their admissions process. To learn more, click here:  Bench Test Preparatory Course

CONTACT

John Slish
Director of Admissions & Recruitment 
OU College of Dentistry
1201 North Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: (405) 271-8001 ext. 57627
Email: John-Slish@ouhsc.edu

Heidi Martin
Student Program Coordinator
OU College of Dentistry
1201 North Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: (405) 271-3530
Email: Heidi-Martin@ouhsc.edu