DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery at University of Oklahoma

Programme overview

Four-year professional programme leading to the DDS, progressing from foundational biomedical and dental sciences to simulated patient experiences and clinical training in comprehensive patient care. Patient interaction begins in the first year. Class size is 60 and the average GPA of the admitted class is 3.7.

Faculty: College of Dentistry | Department: Dentistry | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

Year 1 builds biomedical sciences with an introduction to dental disciplines; year 2 adds laboratory and preclinical simulated-patient procedures; year 3 focuses on treating patients; year 4 emphasises comprehensive patient management.

Career pathways

Licensed general dentist, practice ownership, or advanced dental specialty training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 90 semester hours of college coursework (75 completed before applying); minimum 2.5 GPA overall and 2.5 math and science GPA; Dental Admissions Test (DAT); apply through ADEA AADSAS.

Domestic applicants: USD 35,484 a year (2026-2027). Oklahoma resident tuition. First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college/program fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. The same annual tuition applies to the Tulsa DDS track. Source

International applicants: USD 78,152 a year (2026-2027). Nonresident tuition (applies to out-of-state and international students). First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college/program fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. The same annual Source

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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