The Dental School has its own biological science faculty who assure that students develop a solid understanding of oral and craniofacial health and its relationship to overall health. Students begin their patient care experiences during their first year of study. Students acquire a full range of clinical experiences including treatment of emergency, medically compromised, and physically and mentally challenged patients. The comprehensive patient care approach to clinical education prepares students for the demanding responsibilities of dental practice. The Dental School seeks to enroll the highest caliber of students who will become exemplary health care professionals.
Quality is the preeminent criterion in the admissions process.
The Dental School has established admissions criteria which permit flexibility in the choice of an undergraduate program, while maintaining an emphasis on strong scholastic achievement. Students who are majoring in either science or non-science disciplines are encouraged to apply. In addition, those individuals who are interested in changing their careers will receive careful consideration for admission. Our admissions process strives to identify applicants who possess the ability to think critically and who have demonstrated independence and self-direction. In all respects, applicants must give every promise of becoming successful students and practitioners of the highest ethical standards.