DDS Dentistry at New York University

The DDS is a four-year CODA-accredited programme combining didactic theory and clinical instruction. Students begin with basic sciences and preclinical lab work, observe patient care in the first year and become the primary care provider in the fourth year. Progress is assessed through self-reflection, peer assessment, formative and summative evaluations and a Global Assessment of competency.

Faculty: College of Dentistry  |  Duration: Four-year programme; 28-month Advanced Standing programme for internationally trained dentists  |  Intake: Tuition not stated on programme page (links to separate Cost of Attendance page); no fees recorded. Faculty admissions pages not separately searched. Total credits not stated as single figure.  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Year 1: Head and Neck Anatomy, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, General Pathology, Dental Anatomy and Occlusion. Year 2: Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Disease, fixed and implant prosthesis simulation, Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry. Year 3: Comprehensive Patient Care and clinics in operative dentistry, endodontics and periodontics. Year 4: Comprehensive Patient Care, Urgent Care Dentistry, Advanced Implant Concepts, licensing preparation.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for licensure and admission to the profession of dentistry.

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