D.D.S. Program
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Academic Divisions and Sections
- Biosystems and Function
- Endodontics
- Interdisciplinary Dentistry
- Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Orofacial Pain
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Public and Population Health
- Restorative Dentistry
- Special Patient Care and Maxillofacial Prosthetics
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D.D.S. Program
- Admission Selection Process
- Application Process
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Course Catalog
- Active Senior Adult
- Adolescence To Adulthood
- Advanced Endodontics
- Advanced Materials & Biomechanics
- Advanced Oral Surgery
- Advanced Periodontics
- Advanced Prosthodontics
- Advanced Restorative Dentistry
- Anxiety & Pain Control
- Applied Dental Anatomy
- Behavioral Pediatric Dentistry
- Cariology
- Case Management Treatment Planning
- Clinical Occlusion
- Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
- Clinical Preventive Dentistry
- Complete Dentures
- Critical Thinking & Evidence Based Dentistry
- Dental Materials
- Dental Morphology
- Dental Theraputics
- Direct Restoration
- Endodontics
- Ergonomics And Musculoskeletal System
- Esthetic Dentistry
- Foundations Of Basic Science
- Foundations Of Microbiology
- Fundamentals Of Cariology
- Gross Anatomy
- Immediate Dentures
- Implant Dentistry And Advanced Prosthodontics
- Implant Dentistry
- Indirect Restoration
- Infancy To Adolescence
- Interdisciplinary Orthodontics
- Intro To Periodontics
- Introduction To Edentulous Patient Treatment
- Introduction To Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Introduction To Pediatric Dentistry
- Introduction To The Dental Profession
- Jaw Pain And Dysfunction
- Local Anesthesia
- Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning And Care
- Oral Disease
- Oral Radiology
- Orofacial Pain
- Orthodontic Foundations
- Orthodontic Techniques
- Overview Of Medical Emergencies
- Patient Engagement
- Pediatric Treatment Planning
- Periodontal Instrumentation
- Pharmacology
- Population Health Principles
- Practice Management
- Prevention And Oral Health Promotions
- Quality Improvement
- Radiographic Differential Diagnosis
- Regulations Of Dental Practice
- Removable Partial Dentures
- System I
- Systems II
- Systems III
- Systems IV
- Systems V Course
- The Face And Tooth Program
- Clinical Endodontics
- Clinical Infection Control And Compliance In The Dental Care Environment
- Clinical Orthodontics
- Clinical Periodontics
- Clinical Prosthodontics
- Clinical Restorative Dentistry
- Clinical Treatment Planning
- Community-Based Clinical Education
- Comprehensive Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
- Diagnostic And Preventive Pediatric Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Nitrous Oxide Course
- Oral Radiology Rotation
- Oral Surgery D3 Rotation
- Oral Surgery D4 Rotation
- Patient Assessment Rotation
- Professional Responsibility
- Urgent Care Rotation
- FAQs
- Financial Aid
- Prerequisites
- Tuition and Costs
- Graduate Programs
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Residency Training Programs
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry - Venice
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry - Westwood
- Advanced Prosthodontics
- Endodontics
- General Practice
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- Observer Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
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Programs for International Dentists
- Advanced Clinical Training Programs
- FAQs
- Preceptorship Programs
- Professional Program for International Dentists (PPID)
- Requirements for International Dentists
- Residency Programs
- Continuing Dental Education
An Education of Extraordinary Rewards
The UCLA School of Dentistry has consistently ranked one of the best dental schools in the nation for over 50 years. And our DDS curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of the modern dental practitioner. The curriculum offers innovative educational programs as well as an even wider range of professional development opportunities for students.
Our Curriculum Tracks and Courses
Prepared for What’s Next
We strive to provide the next generation of oral health practitioners with not just the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their field, but the expertise to address and embrace the changing role of technologies in health care. To create a generation of forward-thinking professionals, a new unit was formed, Innovative Digital Dentistry Systems, with a mission to lead a digital transformation in dental education and oral health care through creativity, innovation, and research.
Innovative Digital Dentistry Systems
Launch Your Dental Career Here
Our 4-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program is distinguished by its academic excellence, world-renowned faculty, and diverse student body. Our graduates possess the preventive, diagnostic, and technical knowledge to provide comprehensive dental services in a variety of health care systems. Special attention is given to delivering care in a socially sensitive and responsible manner. Our graduates frequently become leaders in their communities and profession.
The length of the 4-year DDS program is 45 months, divided into twelve quarters of ten weeks plus three required nine-week summer sessions. There are 88 students enrolled in the first and second year classes with an additional 20 students enrolled in our two year Professional Program for International Dentists, included in the third and fourth year classes.
The foundational biomedical sciences and preclinical laboratory courses are taught primarily in the first two years of the curriculum with direct patient care beginning early in the second year. The clinical curriculum is competency-based, focusing on patient-centered, comprehensive care with additional clinical experience provided in the form of rotations to specialty and community clinics. In addition to our required curriculum, DDS students have abundant opportunities for individualized professional development through selective courses, and extracurricular experience in research, teaching, leadership, and community service.
We welcome your application to our 4-year DDS program
Bringing the Dental School to the Community
With a goal of improving access to care, and introducing student dentists to the idea of a career in providing care to underserved populations, we created our Community-Based Clinical Education program. This required 8-week rotation exposes fourth year students to a variety of real world dental practice models among a diverse community of patients. By offering access to care at 21 affiliated community clinics, we have been able to double or triple the number of patients served while adding exponentially to our students’ clinical experiences.
Learn more about our CBCE Program
Contact Us
D.D.S. Admissions Coordinator
Phone: (310) 794-7971
dds_admissions@dentistry.ucla.edu
Office of Student Services
Four-Year D.D.S. Program
10833 Le Conte Avenue, Ste. A0-111 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1762
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