Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The DDS/PhD dual-degree program is designed for students pursuing academic or research careers in dentistry. This comprehensive 8-year minimum program integrates dental school education with a PhD in Oral Health Sciences. It aims to cultivate future dental academics through optimized dual training while reducing financial burdens. Participants can maintain clinical practice continuity post-dental training, ensuring skill retention. Graduates emerge ready to pursue clinical specialty training following their PhD, positioning them for faculty roles while bridging their research expertise with clinical practice.