ARIZONA

A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

• Deadline Date: Nov. 15, 2021
• Interview Format: ATSU-ASDOH will be conducting on-campus interviews Monday and Friday, starting Aug. 23. Virtual interviews will be held on Thursday, starting Oct. 7.
• Coursework Exceptions: For the 2021-22 admissions cycle, ATSU-ASDOH will accept Pass/Fail grades if a letter grade is not an option.
• Experience Requirements: ATSU-ASDOH will accept up to 50 hours of virtual dental shadowing hours.
• Application Fees/Waivers: ATSU-ASDOH will waive the secondary application fee if a applicant qualifies for the ADEA AADSAS Application Fees and Fee Assistance Program. Applicants will need to verify this by reaching out to admissions@atsu.edu.
• Other: Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores, with an academic average of 17 or higher are strongly recommended for the current application cycle. Applications without a DAT score will not be reviewed until DAT scores are posted.


For more details, please visit the ATSU-ASDOH Admissions page.

CALIFORNIA

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Nov. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted online via Zoom.
• Shadowing Requirements: 50 hours
• Coursework Exceptions: Virtual coursework is acceptable until classes are held in person.


For more details, please visit the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Admission page.

University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Jan. 1, 2022
• Interview Format: All interviews will be conducted electronically until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry (UCLA SOD) does not have a minimum number of hours, but strongly recommends 100 hours of in-office shadowing.
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail grades and online courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic will be accepted.


For more details, please visit the UCLA SOD Admissions Prerequisite page.

University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Oct. 31, 2021
• Interview Format: Electronic interviews may be available.
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry (UCSF SOD) does not have a minimum shadowing requirement; however, UCSF SOD recommends 100 hours. The School of Dentistry will consider/accept virtual shadowing experiences.
• Coursework Exceptions: Online courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic will be accepted. If Pass/Fail is mandatory, it will be accepted.


For more details, please visit the UCSF SOD website.

University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

• Interview Format: On-campus interviews are being planned with several virtual interview days. On-campus admissions open houses will be held throughout the admissions cycle for candidates.


For more details, please visit the Dugoni School Admissions page.

Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Dec. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: TBD
• Coursework Exceptions: Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine (WU CDM) will accept Pass/Fail grades for courses completed in spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters. WU CDM will also accept online prerequisite labs for courses completed in the spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters.
• Other: The final deadline to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) for the 2022 entering class is Dec. 1, 2021.


For more details, please visit the WU CDM Admissions Requirements page.

COLORADO

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Oct. 15, 2021
• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted online via Zoom for the 2021-22 application cycle.
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (CU SDM) requires a minimum of 50 dental shadowing hours.
• Coursework Exceptions: CU SDM will accept online coursework for prerequisite courses but we will not accept Pass/Fail grades for required and prerequisite courses.
• Application Fees/Waivers: Only if you've received the ADEA AADSAS FAP waiver. You can email CU SDM for confirmation.
• Other: CU SDM will accept unofficial Dental Admissions Test (DAT) score reports via email. The School of Dental Medicine will not accept any DAT scores after Nov.15, 2021, unless authorized by Admissions personnel.


For more details, please visit the CU SDM “How to Apply” page.

CONNECTICUT

University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Dec. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: TBD
• Shadowing Requirements: Flexibility will be provided for required shadowing hours.
• Coursework Exceptions: Online courses, including prerequisite courses, will be accepted from spring 2020 onward.
• Other: Unofficial Dental Admissions Test (DAT) results are accepted. Please email to avolt@uchc.edu.


For more details, please visit the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine website.

FLORIDA

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine

For more details, please visit the LECOM Admissions Page.

Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: ADEA AADSAS application deadline is Nov. 15, 2021. The Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (NSU CDM) application is Dec. 15, 2021.
• Interview Format: Electronic interviews are not available for the 2021-22 application cycle.
• Shadowing Requirements: NSU CDM does a holistic review for all applicants, which includes a review of shadowing community outreach.


For more details, please visit the NSU CDM Admissions page.

University of Florida College of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Nov. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: TBD
• Shadowing Requirements: Competitive applicants must have meaningful dental shadowing experiences prior to applying, but there is no minimum number of hours required.
• Coursework Exceptions: For coursework completed in 2020, Pass/Fail grades will be considered if your school didn’t provide an option to receive a letter grade. Please locate your school’s webpage that outlines the policy details and save that link.


For more details, please visit the University of Florida College of Dentistry Admissions page.

ILLINOIS

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois

• Deadline Date: Jan. 1, 2022
• Interview Format: TBD
• Shadowing Requirements: Dental shadowing experience is strongly recommended, but not required.
• Coursework Exceptions: Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois (CDMI) will accept Pass/Fail grades for prerequisite coursework if the “Pass” is equivalent to at least a grade of C or above. CDMI will only accept a “Pass” equal to C- or lower if courses were not available for a letter grade and the Pass/Fail system was the only option available at that institution due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


For more details, please visit the CDMI Admissions page.

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Nov. 15, 2021
• Interview Format: Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) is using Zoom for interviews.
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail grades will be accepted for the spring 2020 and summer 2020 semesters.


For more details, please visit the SIU SDM website.

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Dec. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: TBD
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) requires 50 hours of shadowing.
• Coursework Exceptions: UIC COD will accept Pass/Fail grades for spring 2020 and summer 2020 courses.


For more details, please visit the UIC COD “Get Ready for Dental School” page.

INDIANA

Indiana University School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Oct. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: Virtual interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
• Coursework Exceptions: IUSD will accept Pass/Fail courses for classes impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and for which a letter grade is not an option. From spring 2020, online courses, including prerequisite course, will be accepted.
• Experience Requirements: There is no minimum number of shadowing hours. However, the applicant must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the dental profession. Shadowing can be achieved in person or virtually (Zoom, Facetime or phone).
• Community Outreach: Although there is no minimum number of community service hours, the applicant must be able to demonstrate involvement with their community. This may be by virtual outreach.
• Other: All applicants must take CASPer online situational judgement exam for 2021. All applications are holistically reveiwed by the IUSD Admissions Committee. For more information, please visit dentistry.iu.edu/admissions or contact IUSD at dsadmit@iu.edu.


For more details, please visit the IUSD Admissions page.

IOWA

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics

• Deadline Date: Oct. 1, 2021 (Preference is given to candidates who apply promptly when the application opens on June 1, 2021.)
• Interview Format: In person with a virtual option for candidates who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for higher risk.
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics (UI COD) does not have a specific minimum requirement.
• Coursework Exceptions: UI COD expects that prerequisite courses are taken for a grade. If you attend an institution that has mandated that all coursework change to Pass/Fail during spring 2020 or summer 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Dentistry expects that your institution annotates this mandate on your transcript.


For more details, please visit the UI COD Admissions Prerequisite page.

KENTUCKY

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Jan. 1, 2022
• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
• Shadowing Requirements: For the 2021-22 application cycle, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) is continuing to require 20 hours and is highly recommending 50 hours of dental shadowing. If an applicant is unable to complete the requirements prior to submitting their application, please contact the College of Dentistry’s office at ukcdadmissions@uky.edu.
• Coursework Exceptions: UKCD will accept Pass/Fail in place of a letter/numerical grade for any prerequisite courses completed during the spring 2020 and/or summer 2020 semesters. Additionally, prerequisite courses completed during spring 2020 and/or summer 2020 in an online format will be accepted. Courses completed in fall 2020, spring 2021, summer 2021 and future semesters should be taken for a letter grade.
• Please contact the College of Dentistry’s office at ukcdadmissions@uky.edu with any concerns.


For more details, please visit the UKCD Applications and Admissions page.

University of Louisville School of Dentistry

• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted virtually for the duration of the 2021-22 application cycle. Interviewees will be given opportunity for optional in-person visit following their interview day (pending any changes to travel restrictions).
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail grades accepted for prerequisites in spring 2020 semester only.


For more details, please visit the ULSD Admissions page.

LOUISIANA

Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Sept. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: Virtual
• Shadowing Requirements: The Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry (LSUSD) requires a minimum of 25 hours of dental shadowing in three to four different general dentistry offices.
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail accepted only in cases where student is not given the option of a letter grade.


For more details, please visit the LSUSD website.

MAINE

University of New England College of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Nov. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: Virtual
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of New England College of Dental Medicine (UNE-CDM) typically requires a minimum of 30 hours of in-person dental shadowing. However, an exception will be made to this requirement for the 2021-22 application cycle.
  Applicants who have not completed 30 hours of in-person dental shadowing must instead provide a statement responding to the question, “How have you engaged with the dental profession during the pandemic?”, which will be included in the ADEA AADSAS^® application to UNE-CDM. A statement demonstrating engagement with the dental profession will be accepted in lieu of the required 30 hours of dental shadowing for the 2021-22 application cycle.
• Coursework Exceptions: Applicants who have the option of taking a spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020, spring 2021, summer 2021 and/or fall 2021 prerequisite course for a letter grade or Pass/Fail must choose the graded option to receive a letter grade for the course. If the applicant did not have the option to choose a letter grade for the prerequisite course due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNE-CDM will consider Pass/Fail grades on a case-by-case basis, pending verification from the institution’s Registrar’s Office that a graded option was not available for the prerequisite course.
  Applicants who have the option of taking a spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020, spring 2021, summer 2021 and/or fall 2021 non-prerequisite course for a letter grade or Pass/Fail are encouraged to choose the graded option because the course will otherwise not factor into GPA calculations. While graded non-prerequisite courses are preferred, Pass/Fail non-prerequisite courses will also be acceptable for spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020, spring 2021, summer 2021 and/or fall 2021.
• Other: The Dental Admissions Test (DAT) deadline is Oct. 1, 2021.


For more details, please visit the UNE-CDM Admissions page.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Dec. 16, 2021
• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted in accordance with state, local and university health and safety protocols. Remote Zoom interviews will be held when in-person visits are unavailable or impractical. A decision on fall interview format will be made in late summer.
• Shadowing Requirements: The Admissions Committee is flexible in consideration of pandemic restrictions affecting dental shadowing, community service and other in-person experiences. The Committee does not identify specific hour requirements for dental shadowing.
• Coursework Exceptions: Letter grades are strongly preferred, particularly for prerequisite courses. The Admissions Committee is flexible in evaluating 2020 courses with “Pass”, “Satisfactory” and “Credit” assessments. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) will consider online prerequisites if in-person courses are unavailable.
• Other: GSDM encourages applicants to take the CASPer online situational judgment test between June and Nov. 2021. CASPer assesses non-academic attributes and interpersonal skills that are important for success in dental medicine; the Admissions Committee uses CASPer in support of holistic application review.


For more details, please visit the GSDM website.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

• Deadline date: Dec. 15, 2021
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail grading will be also accepted for summer 2020.
• Other: The Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) will accept unofficial Dental Admissions Test (DAT) scores this cycle and consider scores valid for three years from the start of the application cycle.


For more details, please visit the HSDM Admissions & Aid page.

MICHIGAN

University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: December 31, 2021
• Interview Format: Virtual
• Shadowing Requirements: 60 in-person hours in a general practice. Virtual shadowing will be taken into consideration.
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail will be accepted; however a letter grade is preferred if offered.


For more details, please visit the UDM SOD Admissions page.

MINNESOTA

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Feb. 3, 2022
• Interview Format: For the 2021-22 application cycle, the U of M SOD is using Zoom (virtual) interviews out of an abundance of caution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Shadowing Requirements: Dental shadowing will not be required for the 2021-22 admission cycle. Applicants should still enter all shadowing hours in their applications.
• Coursework Exceptions: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (U of M SOD) will accept Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory or Pass/Fail courses for spring 2020 and summer 2020 only for prerequisite courses. U of M SOD prefers letter grades, if possible, but will allow each student to make their best personal decision. Online labs are accepted for spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021.


For more details, please visit the U of M SOD Apply and Interview page.

MISSISSIPPI

University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Oct. 2, 2021
• Interview Format: ATSU-MOSDOH will conduct in-person interviews unless institutional Covid-19 procedure requires a change to a virtual format.
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry (UMMC SOD) requires 70 hours total of dental shadowing with four dental providers. Virtual shadowing is not accepted.
• Coursework Exceptions: ATSU-MOSDOH will accept Pass/Fail courses but the school prefers a grade.
• Other: UMMC SOD accepts students who are legal residents of the state of Mississippi.


For more details, please visit the UMMC SOD Admissions page.

MISSOURI

A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

• Deadline Date: Dec. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: To date, interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
• Shadowing Requirements: There will be case-by-case exceptions if no other option is available.
• Experience Requirements: Shadowing and community service will be evaluated with the pandemic’s effects considered.


For more details, please visit the A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health Admissions page.

NEBRASKA

Creighton University School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Oct. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. However, depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the Creighton University School of Dentistry’s (Creighton SOD) hope to conduct in-person interviews. Please note that interviews are by invitation only.


For more details, please visit the Creighton SOD “Future Students” page.

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Oct. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: As of March 2021, the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry (UNMC COD) is hopeful for in-person interviews. Due to the pandemic, virtual interviews remain a possibility.
• Coursework Exceptions: UNMC COD will consider Pass/Fail credits for 2020 and 2021 semester prerequisite courses on an individual basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to limit the number of courses taken as Pass/Fail.
• Other: UNMC COD strongly recommends shadowing experiences but does not have specific requirements. The Admissions Committee holistically reviews applications and will consider unusual circumstances when reviewing an applicant’s campus, community and dental career involvement.


For more details, please visit the UNMC COD website.

NEVADA

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Jan. 1, 2022
• Interview Format: Interviews will consist of timed video, written assessment and/or virtual interviews.
• Shadowing Requirements: Given the current pandemic, the Admissions Committee will be lenient if shadowing hours are lacking/low from March 2020 to present.


For more details, please visit the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Dental Medicine Admissions page.

NEW YORK

NYU College of Dentistry

• Interview Format: Virtual
• Coursework Exceptions: NYU Dentistry can accept Pass/Fail grades for prerequisite courses taken during spring or summer 2020. Letter grades are still recommended, if possible, especially in the sciences.
• Experience Requirements: NYU Dentistry still recommends at least 100 hours of dental shadowing, if possible, but the college will take individual circumstances into account.
• Other: Please feel free to contact NYU Dentistry’s Admissions Office atdental.admissions@nyu.edu or schedule a virtual visit with an admissions representative if you have any questions or concerns.


For more details, please visit the NYU Dentistry Admissions page.

Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical Center

• Deadline Date: Feb. 1, 2022
• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted both virtually and in person.
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail grades for prerequisite courses taken during spring 2020 or summer 2020 will be accepted. Letter grades are still recommended, if possible, especially in the sciences. Fall 2020 and spring 2021 will be reviewed on a case-by-case if no other option is available.
• Experience Requirements: Dental shadowing and community service is recommended, if possible, but Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical Center (TCDM at NYMC) will take into account individual circumstances. We will also accept virtual shadowing.
• Other: Please feel free to contact TCDM at NYMC’s Admissions Office at Admissions.DDS@touro.edu with any questions or concerns.


For more details, please visit the TCDM at NYMC Admissions page.

NORTH CAROLINA

East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine

• Interview Format: In-person interviews only for the 2021-22 application cycle.


For more details, please visit dental.ecu.edu.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Nov. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: Given the ongoing unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic, all interviews will be virtual. UNC SOD does, however, plan to have optional onsite visits/tours for our invited interviewees.
• Coursework Exceptions: UNC SOD will accept Pass/Fail grades for prerequisite courses taken during the spring/summer/fall 2020 and spring/summer 2021 semesters. When possible, the school encourages applicants to receive letter grades to help demonstrate their academic achievements.


For more details, please visit the UNC SOD Admissions page.

OHIO

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Jan. 1, 2022
• Interview Format: TBD
• Shadowing Requirements: Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine (CWRU SOD) does not have a set number of shadowing hours required, but significant exposure to the profession is expected.
• Coursework Exceptions: For all prerequisite courses, CWRU SOD will only accept Pass/No Pass (P/NP) grades if that was the only option offered by your school. If given a choice of taking a prerequisite course with P/NP grades or for a letter grade, you should elect to take the course for a letter grade.


For more details, please visit the CWRU SOD website.

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (OSU COD)

• The deadline is Oct. 1.
• Interview Format: OSU COD plans to conduct all virtual interviews this application cycle. The interview format will be posted on the OSU COD website at a later date.
• Coursework Exceptions: For spring, fall and summer 2020 and 2021, OSU COD will accept online courses and Pass/Fail grades for prerequisite coursework. However, the college strongly encourages students to consider accepting letter grades for science prerequisites.
• Other: Your verified application and official DAT scores must appear in the College's ADEA AADSAS portal by OSU COD's Oct. 1 application deadline to be considered. There are no exceptions.


For more details, please visit the OSU COD Website.

OKLAHOMA

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Sept. 30, 2021
• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted in person but the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry (OU COD) will have a backup plan for Zoom interviews, if necessary.
• Shadowing Requirements: OU COD requires a minimum of 100 hours of dental shadowing, but the College of Dentistry will accept some online podcast/YouTube learning of procedures.


For more details, please visit the OU COD website.

OREGON

Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry (OHSU SOD)

• Interview Format: As of August 2021, the interview format for the 2021-22 application cycle is still undecided. OHSU SOD will make the determination between virtual and/or in-person interviews as the application cycle progresses.
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/No Pass will be accepted for the spring 2020 term if your instituition's only grading option was Pass/No Pass. Courses earning Pass where a C- equals a passing grade will not fulfill this requirement. Otherwise, OHSU SOD expects a letter grade.
• Experience Requirements: OHSU SOD continues to require a minimum of 50 hours completed prior to application. Of those 50 hours, 25 must occur in one or more general dental practices. At this time, virtual shadowing will not fulfill the school's minimum dental observation requirement.
• Other: OHSU SOD will accept online courses from most U.S. and Canadian regionally accredited universities for the 2020 spring, summer and fall and 2021 winter, spring and summer quarters/semesters. The School will not accept online or in-person coursework from schools which only offer accelerated curriculum at any time.


For more details, please visit the OHSU SOD Admission page.

PENNSYLVANIA

The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University

• Deadline Date: Jan. 15, 2022
• Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
• Shadowing Requirements: The applicant should demonstrate substantial exposure to the dental profession.
• Coursework Exceptions: 2020-21 semester courses taken with Pass/Fail grades may be considered; however, courses with a number grade are preferred.


For more details, please visit the The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University “How to Apply” page.

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Nov. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: As of March 2021, the interview format for the 2021-22 application cycle is still undecided. The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (Pitt SDM) will make the determination between virtual and onsite interviews as the application cycle moves forward.
• Shadowing Requirements: While Pitt SDM understands the difficulty of shadowing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 50-100 hours of in-person shadowing is still recommended. Online shadowing will be accepted and reviewed as a part of the School of Dental Medicine’s holistic application review process.
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail coursework for prerequisite classes will be accepted for spring 2020 and summer 2020 semesters only.


For more details, please visit the Pitt SDM Admission Requirements page.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine

• Deadline Date: Dec. 15, 2021
• Interview Format: All interviews will be virtual for the 2021-22 cycle.
• Shadowing Requirements: Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (MUSC CDM) considers dental-related exposure and experiences holistically and does not require a minimum number of hours. Dental-related exposure and experiences include in-person and virtual shadowing, working in a dental-related job position, conducting research and participating in webinars and information sessions, etc.
• Coursework Exceptions: MUSC CDM recommends numerical or letter grades for prerequisite coursework. Pass/Fail grades for the spring 2020 semester will be accepted.


For more details, please visit the MUSC CDM “Apply Now” page.

TENNESSEE

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Sept. 30, 2021
• Interview Format: UTHSC COD will be interviewing virtually for the 2021-22 cycle.
• Shadowing Requirements: At least 50 hours of dental shadowing with a general dentist is required.
• Coursework Exceptions: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry (UTHSC) will accept online lab components for science courses taken in 2020 and 2021 semesters.
• Experience Requirements: Minumum shadowing experiences is 50 hours in a general dentistry practice.
• Application Fees/Waivers: UTHSC COD does not have a secondary application.


For more details, please visit the UTHSC COD website.

TEXAS

Texas A&M College of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Nov. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: All interviews will be virtual for the 2021-22 cycle.
• Experience Requirements: Texas A&M Dentistry understands that shadowing may be difficult during the pandemic, but getting vaccinated opens opportunities. Although Texas A&M Dentistry doesn't list a minimum shadowing experience requirement, most interviewees have at least 60 hours, and more is preferred.
• Coursework Exceptions: Online and Pass/Fail courses are acceptable for coursework for spring 2020 and summer 2020 semesters. For fall 2020 and later, letter grades are preferred, especially for required coursework.
• Other: Specific biology coursework that Texas A&M Dentistry requires includes biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and microbiology. Please check the college's website for details.


For more details, please visit the Texas A&M Dentistry Office of Recruitment & Admissions page.

University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston

• Deadline Date: Oct. 30, 2021
• Interview Format: TBD
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD) does not have a specific shadowing hours amount requirement. UTSD recommends that applicants obtain as many shadowing hours as they can to make sure that dentistry is what they want to pursue. UTSD recommends that applicants shadow in different areas, not just general dentistry, to ensure they acquire a better understanding of the dental professions.
• Coursework Exceptions: We require microbiology.


For more details, please visit the UTSD website.

UTAH

University of Utah School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Oct. 15, 2021
• Interview Format: In person (virtual interview dates will be added, if necessary).
• Shadowing Requirements: The University of Utah School of Dentistry (U of U SOD) requires a minimum of 40 hours total of dental shadowing with at least four dentists.
• Coursework Exceptions: U of U SOD will accept Credit/No Credit or Pass/Fail courses, but no coursework requirements will be waived.
• Other: U of U SOD has updated its requirements.

It now requires:

• A minimum 3.0 Science GPA,
• A minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA,
• A 17 or higher in every section of the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and
• A minimum of 80 shadowing hours.


For more details, please visit the U of U SOD website.

VIRGINIA

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

• Deadline: Jan. 1, 2022
• Interview Format: The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry (VCU SOD) is planning for onsite interviews for the 2021-22 application cycle, but changes may be forthcoming.
• Coursework Exceptions: Pass/Fail grades will be accepted for any courses taken spring 2020 through fall 2021, including prerequisite courses.
• Experience Requirements: Circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Other: VCU SOD will be flexible and lenient when evaluating affected semesters and activities.


For more details, please visit the VCU SOD website.

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia University School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Nov. 1, 2021
• Interview Format: Interviews for the 2021-22 application cycle are currently expected to be held in person. The Admissions Office reserves the right to change the interview format to a virtual session if required by university, state or local protocols.
• Shadowing Requirements: Applicant shadowing experience will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Limited virtual shadowing experiences will be accepted.
• Coursework Exceptions: If an applicant’s college or university moved to online-only instruction, they will be asked to provide documentation as to which semesters were affected. All online or in-person courses must be completed for a letter grade. Grades of Pass/Fail or Satisfactory will not be accepted.
• Other: Applicants will have the opportunity to document in ADEA AADSAS^® if they have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including any delay in completing the Dental Admission Test (DAT) due to testing site unavailability or inability to complete shadowing in dental offices.


For more details, please visit the West Virginia University School of Dentistry website.

WISCONSIN

Marquette University School of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Jan. 1, 2022
• Interview Format: The Marquette University School of Dentistry (Marquette SOD) is planning for interviews to be conducted in person for the 2021-22 application cycle. If COVID-19 gathering limits persist, interviews will be conducted virtually through Zoom.
• Shadowing Requirements: In-person, in-office shadowing is preferred over any type of virtual platform shadowing. Holistic decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• Coursework Exceptions: Letter grades are preferred for all courses. Pass/Fail grades will be accepted for coursework completed in 2020 and 2021 semesters, only if no other option is offered.


For more details, please visit the Marquette SOD Admissions page.

QUEBEC

McGill University Faculty of Dentistry

• Deadline Date: Oct. 15, 2021
• Interview Format: The Multiple Mini-Interviews will either be done in-person or virtually. The final decision will be posted on our website in September 2021.
• Shadowing Requirements: A minimum number of shadowing hours is not required but dental shadowing is strongly recommended.
• Coursework Exceptions: Winter 2020 grades will not be considered in the academic evaluation (GPA), but successfully completed courses will be counted toward degree totals as reported on the institution's transcript. As well, winter 2020 semester credits will not be considered when assessing eligibility related to full-time studies. A minimum number of graded credits is required for the assessment of your academic performance. Please refer to the McGill University Faculty of Dentistry (McGill FOD) 4-Year D.M.D. Program Requirements page for more details.
• Other: In light of continued public health concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Admissions Committee has decided to remove the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) as a requirement for entry in the undergraduate dental programs for fall 2022. This is an exceptional and temporary measure due to the pandemic.


For more details, please visit the McGill FOD website.