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For more than five decades, the UCLA School of Dentistry has maintained its position among the top dental schools in the country. Our DDS program is carefully structured to prepare students for contemporary dental practice, featuring cutting-edge educational initiatives and expanded professional growth opportunities.
We are committed to equipping future oral health professionals with both the technical abilities and leadership qualities needed to excel in their careers, while also adapting to evolving healthcare technologies. To foster progressive thinking, we established the Innovative Digital Dentistry Systems division, dedicated to revolutionizing dental education and patient care through inventive approaches and scientific exploration.
Our four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program stands out for its rigorous academics, internationally recognized instructors, and inclusive student community. Graduates emerge with comprehensive expertise in preventive, diagnostic, and clinical dentistry, prepared to serve diverse healthcare environments. The program emphasizes socially conscious patient care, producing alumni who often rise to prominent positions in both their local communities and the dental field.