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Doctor of Dental Surgery (International Dentist Program) at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

An advanced standing Doctor of Dental Surgery pathway for internationally trained dentists seeking US licensure. Students join the existing DDS programme in the spring semester of the second year and complete the final seven academic terms alongside DDS peers.

Faculty: College of Dentistry  |  Duration: 28 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Spring (first cohort Spring 2027)  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply through CAAPID. Required: official dental degree transcripts; English proficiency (TOEFL minimum 90 before January 2026 or 4.5 after, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 125); passing INBDE or NBDE Parts 1 and 2; written personal statement; interview and bench test. The first class enrolls four students, later classes about eight.

Intake: Spring (first cohort Spring 2027)

Duration: 28 months

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