Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Dental Medicine (Advanced Standing Program for Internationally Trained Dentists) in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
100,579
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Study how U.S. private practice dental clinics are managed with the Dentistry (Advanced Standing Program for Internationally Trained Dentists) DMD in the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. This 24-month advanced doctoral program is specifically tailored for experienced dentists trained at international schools who seek to practice in the U.S. Students learn in a comprehensive general dentistry clinic that simulates private practice and follows American Dentistry Association guidelines. Students are eligible to take licensing exams to practice dentistry in any state upon successful completion of this program.
The program comprehensively prepares students through didactic and clinical curricula, which are complemented by studies of U.S. practice models, laws, codes of ethics and practice management models. Research opportunities and extensive clinical experience are the cornerstones of excellence for the program.
Youll advance your career alongside a diverse cohort of fellow dentists from around the world, deepening your knowledge of dentistry at the second-oldest dental institution in the country. The program's focus on patient-centered practice helps you form an understanding of and empathy for treating individuals across communities with diverse populations and a variety of oral healthcare needs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Degree Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must have earned a dental degree from a dental school outside of the United States and Canada.
Standardized Test Scores:
TOEFL iBT: 100 minimum required. All applicants must be proficient in the English language to be admitted to the Advanced Standing Program and to its companion program, the Attrition Based D.M.D. Program for those waitlisted for the Advanced Standing Program. An official or notarized copy of TOEFL scores will be requested by the Kornberg School of Dentistry if the applicant is invited to interview. TOEFL scores must be no more than two years old.
NBDE/INBDE: Required. All applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I and Part II or Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) to be considered for admission into the Advanced Standing Program or Attrition Based D.M.D. Program. An official or notarized copy of NBDE or INBDE scores will be requested by the Kornberg School of Dentistry if the applicant is invited for an interview.
Transcripts and Credential Evaluation: A detailed credential evaluation report prepared by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) must be submitted. Application eligibility requires a degree from an international dental school degree showing completion of a minimum of 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Standardized Test Scores:
TOEFL iBT: 100 minimum required. All applicants must be proficient in the English language to be admitted to the Advanced Standing Program and to its companion program, the Attrition Based D.M.D. Program for those waitlisted for the Advanced Standing Program. An official or notarized copy of TOEFL scores will be requested by the Kornberg School of Dentistry if the applicant is invited to interview. TOEFL scores must be no more than two years old.
NBDE/INBDE: Required. All applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I and Part II or Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) to be considered for admission into the Advanced Standing Program or Attrition Based D.M.D. Program. An official or notarized copy of NBDE or INBDE scores will be requested by the Kornberg School of Dentistry if the applicant is invited for an interview.
Transcripts and Credential Evaluation: A detailed credential evaluation report prepared by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) must be submitted. Application eligibility requires a degree from an international dental school degree showing completion of a minimum of 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
100,579