Please see our 2011 Best Dental School Rankings
Dental professionals will undoubtedly say that it is improper and unfair to rank dental schools. We agree, it is not the best idea to provide our readers dental school rankings because each school provides similar education and each school has unique characteristics. For this reason, this list remains debatable, however, our main intent is to provide a general road map of which schools are leaders in their small niches, and why they are unique. This ranking of the Top 10 Best Dental Schools involves the amalgamation of multiple metrics and rankings from media sources as well as other sources and reports. Our primary intelligence is our dental student and faculty insiders at dental schools across the United States and Canada. All dental schools in the US and Canada are excellent, and the reader should note that that all dental students eventually graduate with equivalent DDS or DMD degrees.
Top 10 Best Dental Schools in the nations of US/Canada as of 2008
1. University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB), Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
This is a newly renovated dental college with the distinct history of being the first dental college in the world. This school is undoubtedly the pioneer of dental education. Founders Drs. Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Harris are the world renowned fathers of dentistry. These names may not strike pre-dental students as important, however, most dentists or current dental students can recognize these tremendous players in the development of dentistry. History aside, unique post-graduate programs such as experimental pathology to seven of the eight accredited post-graduate residency programs available are offered at this exciting school. Many of these post-graduate programs have renowned faculty. Overall, undergraduate dentistry here offers excellent faculty, a student population with a strong admission average, constant curriculum innovation, and a solid patient base. The compilation of which, we believe is the best mix for an excellent dental student experience. The new UMB Dental building that opened its doors in 2006 takes this first place finisher from historical to modern.
University of Maryland Dental School Building2. Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine
Harvard Dental is the first ever university-based and university-affiliated dental school in North America. Before Harvard Dental came along, dental schools and the field of dentistry itself was not recognized as an important sub-specialty of medicine. The legacy of this school in this regard cannot be overlooked. Harvard is a world-class educational institution overall - leading most rankings across the world in broad categories. Harvard's School of Dental Medicine is a dental school with a strong research backbone and this school has obtained an excellent legacy for discoveries within its walls. Harvard leads in integrating new discoveries from the laboratory to transforming such discoveries into a solid curriculum offered to their students. While research is it's strength, clinical training is also keeping pace. Minor negative points are that Harvard Dental's clinics are somewhat problematic for patients in terms of continuing care and that it ranks as the 10th most expensive dental school.
3. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) Dental School
A solid foundation and a great mix of professors. A cooperative atmosphere contributes strongly to this dental school's excellence. Junior and senior off-campus clinical rotations enhance the students' exposure to the clinical world of dentistry. UTHSCSA Dental offers unique 'selectives' that allow their students to excel in a field that they choose. These selectives include courses such as molar endodontics, introductory orthodontics, in-depth financial planning, periodontal flap surgery, and even enteric sedation. Excellent training, and in-depth exposure to advanced aspects of dentistry are sure-fire ways to have a dental school stand above the rest of the crowd.
4. University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry
Strong education, strong research, and a strong sense of service to the community. This dental school is one of the top dental schools in the nation due to its strong performance across most benchmarks. As North Carolina's only dental school, a lack of patients for students doesn't become an issue, and UNC Dental's lucky students have a fantastic clinical experience. Upperclassmen are known to assist fresh faces as they wind through all the hurdles a dental school can throw at a new student. Camaraderie, curriculum, research opportunities, and limitless patients make for a great experience at UNC.
5. University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
The first dental school in history to be loosely associated with a university, this school helped to incorporate dentistry as a true profession. The main reason this school is a top-tier institution is because of an excellent and solid education, with good reviews from many media sources and reports, and a comparatively affordable tuition. Students report overall high levels of satisfaction. Great faculty and dynamics (as reported by students) result in this school being a Top 10 choice! The fact that this school offers separate cubicles for senior students and the Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry located within the dental school are adjunct reasons that a prospective student may consider in their search for a dental school. Although unrelated to the ranking, it is interesting to note that the museum is one of only a handful of dental museums across the world, with over 10,000 exhibits.
6. The University of Toronto, The Faculty of Dentistry
The premier research center for dentistry in Canada and well recognized internationally, UofT Dental scores strong among dental schools in North America. Only top-tier students are accepted, as admission averages to this dental school are extremely competitive, rivaling institutions such as Harvard. A multidisciplinary approach is applied at this institution, resulting in extremely rigorous education. The program offers its students many off-campus opportunities for patient treatment as well. This large, well-endowed dental school, with a legacy in Canada that can't be beat is as a result, Canada's best, and our Top 6th dental school.
7. University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine (UPenn)
A nationally high ranking school with impressive rates of funding from the NIH, UPenn Dental scores in the Top 10 with its curriculum strongly integrated with medicine and an added interdisciplinary approach. Incoming students into UPenn Dental can expect a rigorous educational experience in both clinical and biomedical sciences. UPenn also boasts a new clinical facility that opened in 2002 - combined with a decent patient population - provides an enjoyable clinical experience for UPenn dental students. On the downside, a relatively larger class size, and dreary dungeon-like classrooms are still a mainstay at this institution.
8. McGill University, Faculty of Dentistry
New facilities and an impressive reputation propels this dental school well above the average dental institution. A diverse student population, along with a strong clinical background gives students a unique experience. McGill University's Faculty of Dentistry is one of a handful of dental schools embedded within a hospital setting. Students in 3rd and 4th years spend time in the hospital dental clinic which provides an added benefit of treating medically compromised patients. Students also rotate through other disciplines within the hospital as well. Overall, this lends McGill graduates a more confident 'leg-up' over other dental graduates. As an aside, Montreal is a city known within Canada as a "party city" and McGill dental students have a reputation that does not disappoint. Interestingly and unrelated to the ranking, it's worthy to note for our readers that our insiders tell us that McGill dental students are (coincidentally?) a good looking bunch.
9. University of Washington, School of Dentistry
This excellent dental school ranks #4 in terms of funding from NIDCR. Pass rates and average scores (although these numbers are not released) consistently show that NBDE Part I and II test takers from this school are among the highest scoring within the country. Excellent training perhaps? WREB passing rates (98.2%) for graduates simply solidifies what all of the other benchmarks also scream: "We teach our students exactly what they need to know!" A diverse student population, and a choice of advanced electives for students in their junior and senior years contributes to the strong academic environment. Students also report a higher level of satisfaction.
10. Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine
This dental school, located in exciting New York City, is an excellent choice for those seeking dual degrees. Columbia offers both the DDS/MPH and the DDS/MBA. A total of five dual degrees are offered at this college. Location, degrees offered, and students' experience enriched with advanced and unique subjects lends Columbia an environment that's inviting for their student population. Columbia is an expensive dental school though, ranking as the 8th most expensive dental school. With a strong reputation and excellent student life, Columbia rounds off the Top 10 List of the Best Dental Schools for 2008.
ATTENTION: Readers should note that that these rankings are simply a "road map" to what top-tier dental schools are able to offer to their students. Essentially, this ranking list simply outlines the unique characteristics of each of these schools. ALL US/CANADIAN DENTAL SCHOOLS ARE EXCELLENT INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING SUPERIOR AND ACCREDITED DENTAL EDUCATION. We suggest that dental students consider all aspects of a dental school including, but not limited to cost of attendance, safety of location, and availability of patients before selecting their final choice. Cost of attendance is in our opinion what the astute dental applicant would consider as their primary determinant in applying for and agreeing to attend any given dental school.
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With all the new technology, UMB is certainly #1
ReplyDeleteAs a finishing sophmore student at UMB, I would say that it isn't just the technology that makes it a great school - it's the administration, facuty, and staff who, when combined, make an outstanding team to provide the very best education to all students!
ReplyDeleteUMB Dental should not be #1. I'm a current student there. Sure the school is nice, but it comes with the cost of having one of the most incompetent scheduling systems and teacher negligence around. UMB is #1 if the school alone is the criteria. If an education is coupled in it would surely be at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteI go to harvard, and boy-oh-boy, do I wish this article was correct about my school lacking clinical strength.
ReplyDeleteSo, far I've done:
-8 perio surgeries
-2 bridges (a four unit, & a three unit)
-10 single fixed crowns.
-3 complete dentures
-2 metal-framework RPDs
-2 resin RPDs
-probably 200-250 extractions
-at least 15 alveoloplasties
-3 incision and drainages
-8 endos
-a busload of sc/rp, maintenance, prophies, etc...
And right now, i'm still far from reaching my requirements.
I'm going to have to agree that UMB should not be number 1 or even in the top 10. As a current student there I know first hand how horrific the management of the school is.
ReplyDeleteI'm a student at UMB and think it's a great school!! The few that complain are really something else. Negativity breeds negativity. Suck it up and enjoy yourself... you really don't know how well we have it at Maryland Dental !
ReplyDeleteI'm a current junior at University of Maryland, those that suggest others should "suck it up" are only in self denial. The teachers do not particularly care to help students for the most part, they are hired mainly for research opportunities, NOT because they are good or even interested in teaching. Various occasions you will find faculty plainly asking you not to email them because they are too busy/do not care to answer you. This is a wonderful stance for course director's to take....
ReplyDeleteI am a first year at UMB and will testify that this school requires a ridiculous amount of studying. Although the work-load can be stressful, I think that it is necessary and contributes to this schools strong reputation. Perhaps one of the strongest aspects of this school is their focus on clinic. I have only been a dental student for 7 months before getting to see my first patient, grant-it that it was only a scaling and root planning followed by polishing. None the less, before finishing my first year, I have already practiced on a simulation class 1-5 preps with composite and amalgam restorations, done two impressions, one mold, and am confident in reading a radiograph. (This is in addition to seeing my live patient.)
ReplyDeleteHello all. I am a recent Harvard graduate, and I'd like to say that person who claimed to have this many procedures done is probably exaggerating. However, it never seemed to me that my school lacked clinical strength. My bad memory from Harvard is the fact that some of the faculty were racist. Some didn't have the eye to see someone of different religion or nationality or race was doing so well.
ReplyDeleteExaggerating? Maybe the real reason you didn’t get along with the “racist” faculty is because you’re lazy. Let me refresh your memory: the clinical REQUIREMENTS for Harvard ARE 8 perio surgeries, 20 fixed units (including pontics) , 4 complete dentures, 2 metal-framework RPDs, 10 canals. Also, you are REQUIRED to do a month long oral surgery rotation which involves (if you’re at MassGeneral) doing a ridiculous amount of extractions, alveoloplasties, and the occasional I & D. Do you dispute any of what I’ve said? Maybe you should be grateful they let you graduate without the required amount of clinical procedures.
ReplyDeleteDental school is harsh, and it’s hard to not take things personally sometimes. The feelings expressed on this board happen at EVERY dental school I assure you.
I go to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and can tell you that the curriculum is essentially that of the U Mich Med Students combined with a rigorous dental curriculum. Michigan Dental Students are in a brand-new pre-clinic all throughout first year and begin seeing patients the first year! The clinical program at Michigan is top-notch, and the school has been among the top few highest funded by the NIH for as many years as record has been published.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nidcr.nih.gov/GrantsAndFunding/NIDCR_Funding_to_US_Schools/DentalSchools/
anon from harvard...
ReplyDeleteyou're exaggerating in that you said youve done all that and are FAR from reaching your requirements? based on your requirements, all you have left is a complete denture, 3 fixed and 2 endos. Doesnt seem like you have very far to go at all.
but hey every school has its ups and down, who cares about this list at all?
btw- im not the harvard grad
I am a second year student in a nigerian university, i was suprised to read about a chaps comment from havard, about how he had live patient at his first year. in nigeria u dont get to see any patient till your fourth year. and what are you guys fighting about. Your school doesnt really matter, make the best out of everything u do and enjoy the life of a dentist. live it large people
ReplyDeleteIs there a list that shows which schools had the highest NDBE part I scores?
ReplyDeleteThis list is about as accurate as pulling 10 random dental schools out of a hat. As a dentist I can tell you that separate cubicles, selectives, and having dental museums on campus have nothing to do with an excellent dental education. Take this list with a giant grain of salt.
ReplyDeleteHaving been a clincial instructor at UCLA, OHSU,and ASDOH (as well as being a dental specialist)I can honestly say it makes little difference what school you attend; it's the drive inside to learn that is important. Technology is no substitute for what's between your ears and the two things attached to your wrists. My opinion is OHSU gives there students the finest science based dental education in the country.
ReplyDeleteAre those requirements at Harvard for all 4 years of dental school? If so, that is about half of what is required at Alabama or Oklahoma (two excellent schools).
ReplyDeleteI can also tell you that there is a big difference in dental schools as far as experience. Case Western and Nova Southeastern students are way behind from what I've seen clinically.
Look for number of requirements (procedures) to graduate and you will get an accurate picture of which dental schools are the "best". A large patient pool from which to work with is imperative.
All dental schools will teach you what you need to know. I can tell you that I would not let many of the "smartest" kids from my class work on me. I've seen their work.
If you have good hands (and integrity) you will be a good dentist. If you have a good personality (and don't bury yourself in debt) you will be a successful dentist. If you learn what you're supposed to you will be.... a dentist.
Being a dentist is as much about your physical ability as it is about brains. You need BOTH.
ps: you will need lots of CE to remain a good dentist.
As a graduate of a postgraduate program at UMB in 2007 I can tell you that it should be #1. It offers amazing technology, huge patient pool, I was able to perform every procedure that I could imagine doing. And I feel very well trained and can go up against anybody after graduating from UMB. The undergrad students need to stop complaining about the workload and not having the professors babysit them; you have no idea how lucky you are.
ReplyDeleteI thought NYU was the best. Location wise at least
ReplyDeleteas a dental patient, Harvard person scares the crap out of me. I wouldn't want someone who is "not even close to finishing all requirements" to come close to me! dental work is bad enough!
ReplyDeleteDIVERSE is that LAST word that should be used to describe the University of Washington...
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know anything about the University of North Carolina's dental school?
ReplyDeleteWhat a bunch of whiners
ReplyDeleteCase Western University should be up there with the best of them. The set-up and the technology is unique especially in the clinical part of dental school. You have your own op. You have a clinical coordinator that takes care of calling and scheduling patients. We didn't do many Fixed bridges due to the lack of interest in the general population but I got the chance to do three on patients.
ReplyDeleteThere is a university in Syria Damascus. It's not the best but there are the best student ever
ReplyDeleteWow.......those of you whom have not graduated from UMB, please stop whining. As a graduate of UMB in 2001 I can tell you that the name of the school does not matter. As some one said earlier, take this with a grain of salt. What matters is a strong base and a strong curriculum, which Maryland provides. I am sure Harvard is just as good, and so is Michigan and so on and so forth......
ReplyDeleteSo just suck it up, finish. Even if you are the last guy walking on the stage, you are still a doctor, then prove yourself in the real world.
P.S and those Maryland undergrads that are whining about professors not caring for them and not paying attention to them, well those professors came from Harvard. I know who they are!:)
U of Toronto admission requirements rival Harvard? I don't think so. U of T requirements trump everywhere else. Average admission GPA is above 3.9 year and is on the rise. No schools come close to that.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me like a typical graduating class. There is a healthy balance of whiners and bastards. Same goes for the teaching professors; some will br fair and others will be very subjective. I am dentist for 11 years. I am a proud graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry. My advice is stick with an in state school to keep debt low or select one where you will end up practicing. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI beg ur pardon Kris. University of British Columbia's this year's avg was 3.85 Pretty close huh? And they take the intervew a lot more seriously. Perhaps UBC isnt the best out there, but it surly is one of the hardest dental school to get into
ReplyDeleteHelp please. My family and I have been through 4 terrible dentists in the last 7 years. HOW DO I FIND AN EXCELLENT DENTIST in my local area ( Denver / Colorado Springs )??? Thanks for any help.
ReplyDeleteDry Fly,
ReplyDeletePlease contact your state dental board or local dental society to locate a dentist that you feel is appropriate for you. Additionally, you can rely on organizations such as the Academy of General Dentistry, and their directory of fellows to find dentists that are committed to lifelong education. I hope this helps.
I am a pre-dental student and am interested in the University of the Pacific. Has anyone heard anything about this school?
ReplyDeleteUT and other Canadian DS have a reputation for high admission stats. However, the claim is a bit misleading since the Canadian grading system is considerably different than that used in the U.S. In Ontario, an A is 80-100, a B 70-79, a far cry from the 90-100 needed at U.S. universities.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
ReplyDeletePlease see our post on Pacific at: http://toptennation.blogspot.com/2008/02/top-10-reasons-to-attend-pacific-dental.html
Sububan,
ReplyDeleteIn our opinion, the grading systems don't vary significantly between the US and Canada. If they did, the universities would not be cross comparable in terms of GPA, and they are. The explanation is that the grade distribution is often overlooked. At first glance, it appears much easier to obtain an A in Canada, however, Canadian universities don't hand out more A's 'per capita' than the US schools do. It is just simply as hard to obtain an 80% in Canada as it is to obtain a 90% in the US. This results in a fair and equitable cross comparison based on GPA outright. Going back to the percentages is moot. The basis for cross-admissibility in the ADA/CDA agreement to allow dental schools to reciprocally admit students from either country demonstrates this logic. As a side note, this results in many Canadians attending US dental schools due to the artificially high GPA's required to gain admission. This simply has to do with the number of dental school seats available. Statistics don't accurately portray this sometimes because many qualified Canadian students don't apply to Canadian dental schools because of a fear of rejection. I hope this answer explains the topic you have brought up.
With eight different grading systems, not to mention variations thereof, it may be a stretch to say that Canadian grading systems are comparable to each other let alone bringing other countries into the mix. The claim that a higher level of performance is comparable to a lower level of performance simply because the students are on opposite sides of a border is a bit presumptuous. While you may be privy to statistical evidence on the frequency of distribution of grades for both US and Canada, the first impression is that the statement has the flavor of an unsubstantiated claim. There is, albeit, some limited evidence to suggest otherwise. While admittedly dated, a study published in 2000 shows a great deal of variation in the distribution of grades depending upon the field of study. The range for Ontario’s Universities for 1993-94 was from a low of 12.7 in political science to a high of 42.7 for music with math, physics, chemistry and biology being close to the average of 21.0. Understandably, the distribution of grades is also dependent on the undergraduate level in question. The (2002) recommendation for distribution of grades at the University of Alberta for first year courses was 21% A, 40% B; year 2- 24%A, 45% B; year 3-29% A; 48%B; and year 4-37% A, 44% B. A study of the fall 2005 students attending UH showed a distribution of 17.4% A and 19.5% B- in line with the usual distribution generally presumed to be associated with U.S. universities.
ReplyDeleteWhen percentages are the basis for grade assignment, the percentages are anything but moot. Leaving for the moment the US students out of the equation, a Canadian student who needs an 86 for an A might argue that his requirement is much harder to achieve than his colleagues that need an 80 or, at least at one particular college, a 75. The claim of superiority would be more appropriate and deserving if the US and Canadian grading system were the same.
The comment on the “cross-admissibility in the CDA/ADA agreement” is a little bit cryptic. You may be referring to the conversion tables used by AADSAS to bring Canadian grades to a common denominator. While the CDA may have acted as clearinghouse of data, it is unlikely that the organization has any significant impact on the conversion chart since the raw information is likely to come from Ministries of Education/Universities. There is no reason to believe “the CDA/ADA agreement” on the conversion table used by AADSAS is any different than that used by OMSAS or OLSAS. The evaluation of the credentials/diplomas/courses/ grades is a function routinely done by registrars across the country at colleges and universities that accept international students. If by the “agreement to allow dental schools to reciprocally admit students from either country” you mean making it possible for US/Canadian dental school to evaluate applicants, then we might agree. If the suggestion is that CDA/ADA has any influence on admission of international applicants then it is sure to come as a surprise to state legislator, Board of Regents and deans/administrators of private/public dental schools.
Sububan,
ReplyDeleteFrankly, your style of conversation and words used in your comment clearly demonstrate an agenda at play. Is your goal to defend the US dental school system? It appears that you are somehow creating an argument surrounding Canadian or other international dental schools having higher admission averages than the US. So what if Canadian dental schools have a higher admission GPA?
You use the word "superiority" in your comment as if someone is hurting your American ego!
Your agenda to prove US dental school superiority is not required here, US dental schools provide superior dental education, on a level equivalent to that of Canadian dental schools. It is certainly harder to obtain admission into Canadian dental schools, just as it is harder for Chinese undergraduates to obtain admissions into their respective local universities. If you do not understand that this concept has NOTHING to do with SUPERIORITY, but rather has to do more with population and statistical factors, you are sorely misguided and mistakenly ego bruised.
Please bear in mind that further posts with an underlying agenda in politicizing, exacerbation of differences, and a pointless effort to stroke your own ego will be rejected.
Thank you for your input.
I want to go to dental school later.
ReplyDeleteI will transfer this yr to 4 yr university.
I need to decide which school I want to go.
I am CA and got accepted UC berkely,LA,San Diago,and Irvine. And I think I will get accepted USC(if you know this school too).
Anyways, I heard GPA is more important than Undergraduate name when u go to dental school.of course,DAT.
Is that true?
I mean, should I go to USC or IRvine and keep my GPA high?or go to berkely?
Can anyone help me which school I should go?
Thank u
Did anyone ever even think of putting culture into play here regarding the grading systems (Canada vs US)? Just suggestion: perhaps Canadians are more laid-back in letting student into their undergraduate programs and then putting them through the hoops versus Americans who are more rushed in finding young potential via harder to get into "good" colleges and then easing up once they get in. The grinder's just later for Canadians (potential should take longer to fully unveil) versus earlier for Americans (potential is best to show up early). Hence, grades are harder to achieve in Canada vs. States. I go to Queen's University (Canada) and have friends taking biology in Princeton. Their 3rd year level questions were bird-questions from Queen's first year. Yes, there is a huge discrepancy in the grading system for Canada. How could grades from say UofT, Queen's, McGill compare similarly to Ryerson, Guelph and such? Sure, they have their strong programs, but in sciences, heck no!
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if applying to dental school right after dental hygiene school is wise? I go to UMB and I'm in the hygiene program and I was thinking of the DDS degree b/c of more options, knowledge etc... so is this a good idea to anyone? And would this be difficult? The DAT would prob not help me since I dont have the science background...help!
ReplyDeleteim 12 and i dream of being a dentist one day.! i cant wait to see my dreams some true when I get older! If I belive I will achive
ReplyDeleteAs a 15 year practicing dentist, I can tell you that what dental school you go to is almost entirely irrelevant. There are great dentists from every school, even the "bad" ones, and terrible dentists from "great" schools.
ReplyDeleteHi I am from England and hoping to do my degree of dentistry in America. Does anyone know how scholarships work? and could recommend a good dental school. Is it as competitive in America as it is in the UK, here its one of the most competitive courses to get on too, with only 14 dental schools on the whole of the UK. Im also worrying about the student tuition fees!!
ReplyDeleteUMB #1? I don't think so. I couldn't even get someone on the phone to tell me how I could improve my application. After I told the secretary in admissions I wanted to better myself, she basically said that they don't provide that information! She was totally RUDE!
ReplyDeleteI want to go to dental school, I actually want to go to University at Buffalo's Dental school. Whats wrong with that? :)
ReplyDeleteI was just curious if anyone had an opinion on the best dental school as far as location if you have young children? my email is hogan61009@live.com Really appreciate it!
ReplyDeletehi.. i m an indian n m married to a citizen in baltimore.. i've done my bds and have 1 yr of experience.. since my family is in baltimore i want to get thru umbc... i want to know from the graduates and under grads of umbc , wat i shud do,besides getting a good nbde score,to increase my chances of getting thru umbc... thank u
ReplyDeleteWhere is Loma Linda School of Dentistry? It produces the best clinicians in the nation.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of information from different points of views on Harvard and UMB, and a few other schools. Anyone who went to UW School of Dentistry or USC School of Dentistry: What did you particularly like or dislike? I'd love to get some opinions on those schools. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI am a current student at Penn and wish to combat this "dungeon" class room myth. I heard the same thing from multiple people about the school, and honestly it isn't at all different from the other dental schools I toured at. Yes the basement level could use some renovating, but the actual lecture halls are fine. Who's been in a lecture hall for 100+ students that had nice big windows and a pretty view? Not very common.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have any idea which schools are best when applying for an orthodontic residency? I have been accepted to NYU and U of Detroit and am trying to decide which one would help me the most when applying to an orthodontic residency in the future. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteI don't believe in this ranking..as there should be and there is NO ranking for dental schools!!!
ReplyDeletehi im just chose to be a dentist and i want to go to harvard university but i heard some bad comments about its dental school, is it good school or would you recommend a better one.
ReplyDeleteany one going to the advance standing program at umb? PLEASE tell me about your experience during the process of admission. thanks so much
ReplyDeleteiam a 4rt year studentof bds in india an i want to do job and my postgraduate studies in us,canada or one of the best dental universities overseas so please help me out.dalrani@yahoo.in
ReplyDeleteHello I am 4th year dental student of Poltava - Ukraine.I want to Work and do my postgraduate studies in us,canada or one of the best dental universities. Please help me i really need your help...
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I am 13 and i want to go to Dental school in Richmond at Uva! do you think that would be a good school?
ReplyDeleteWhat are Interviews like at UMB dental school? Could someone please give me the scoop on what they look for I really want to go there it is my #1 choice!
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ReplyDeletehi... i m studnt of 2nd yr nd want to go for p.g to foreign .in schoraship basis can u guide me.my email id shrutimishra905@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am reading these comments with amusement. Which dental school is best? It does not matter. When you graduate, you will know so little about dentistry and the business of a dental practice that it is amazing that any of us make it. When you graduate, find a successful practitioner and learn from him or her. Invest in a great continuing education program like an LVI or Pankey or the Micsh Institute and really learn how do the more complicated procedures well. You will find the instructors actually want you to succeed. Be very careful to take the politics with a grain of salt. If you go into practice for yourself, hire a consulting company right of the bat. You will become more profitable more quickly if you do so. What I have mentioned above will have you performing in a week what any dental school has you perform in a year.
ReplyDeletehi!! i m currently a final year post graduate student from india.. i will be finishing the course by may 2011.. i am interested in obtaining admission to some MS program either in periodontology, orthodontics , endodontics or prosthetic dentistry...but i m totally clueless how to go about it...i ll really appreciate any guidance in this regard.
ReplyDeleteEverytime I choose a dentist or doctor I look up where they went to school. Obviously the better students get into the better schools right off the bat, and it is no secret which schools those are. I get that not everyone from a great school will be a great dentist, but it seems reasonable to choose someone who went to one. The last office I was in is run by a UCLA graduate, and it so beyond ghetto, seriously, and the staff was very rude. I would recomend building an office with a nice interior, and requiring your staff not be rude and condecending to your pacients, oh and to know what their job is and how to do it would be good also. I am dropping their office as my provider with my insurance and shopping for a new desntist today, which is how I wound up here, trying to do my due dilligence, but I will be visiting the prospective offices on my list, narrowed by dental schools and location, and decide by how I am treated by the staff and if the office allows for any privacy when being worked on.
ReplyDeleteI am a dentistry student in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences(international branch) in Iran,3rd year(out of 6),I am studious and my average is 90(out of 100) during these 3 years. I am so interested in continue my education as oral and maxillofacial surgeon in top universities so that I could start research to help people more than a normal dentist. What should I do? What factors are important? Can I have any hope?
ReplyDeleteself-fulfilling prophecy is very true if you believe you will definetely succeed sooner or later
ReplyDeletemy daughter wants to be a orthodontist. we live in mich. options are u of d mercy and u of m. as a single parent with low income i am concerned about the cost of college and dental school. she is on the honor roll each semester every year. i am hoping that will help with scholarships. she is in 7th and has been interested since 3. she is also very artistic. any suggestions with classes or extra things to be involved in. her not so strong subject is math and science is strong
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