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.