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DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

Four-year DMD programme at Penn Dental Medicine combining oral science and oral health care, with flexibility to tailor study and opportunities for interdisciplinary work across Penn's other professional schools.

Faculty: School of Dental Medicine  |  Duration: 4 years (minimum 200 credit hours)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Year 1 covers human biology, oral disease prevention, restorative dentistry pre-clinical work and early clinical rotations. Year 2 covers pathology, pharmacology, fixed prosthodontics and clinical practice. Year 3 centers on patient care in primary care units and specialty clinics; Year 4 adds comprehensive care, a two-week hospital externship and clinical seminars. Lifelong Learning courses run throughout.

Career pathways

Graduates qualify as beginning independent general dental practitioners.

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Application information

USD 97,848 a year (2026-27). Dental Medicine DMD tuition for 2026-2027, the same rate shown for each of Years 1 to 4. Excludes General, Technology, Clinical and Dental Clinical fees, the Instrument Management Service fee, exam fees and living expenses. Source

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