Doctorate in Dental Surgery (Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists)

NYU College of Dentistry offers Advanced Standing into the DDS program for the internationally trained dentist who seeks to practice dentistry in the United States. Students admitted with advanced placement enter a 28-month, full-time program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). With its culmination in the DDS degree, the graduating dentist has met the educational requirement for licensure

The Doctorate in Dental Surgery is a four year program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. As such, this rigorous educational program, comprised of didactic theory and clinical instruction, is designed sequentially from foundational knowledge through the clinical application of care in preparation for licensure and admission to the profession of dentistry.

The program begins with a rich array of basic sciences and pre-clinical laboratory coursework, the curriculum is constructed to ensure that the courses complement each other to aid the student in synthesizing information simulating the manner in which a practitioner assesses each individual patient's needs and desires and in preparation for the Integrated National Board
Dental Examination, a requirement for graduation from NYU Dentistry.

From the D1 year, students engage in patient care through direct observation in the diagnostic services in general dentistry and the specialty clinics. As students matriculate through the program, their experience and responsibilities in patient care increase through a series of milestone achievements culminating with becoming the primary care provider in the D4 year.

Academic and clinical progress is assessed throughout each stage of the program, students evaluate their growth and development through self-reflection, peer assessment and both formative and summative assessments in all courses, leading to a Global Assessment of competency certifying them for graduation.

English Language Proficiency
All applicants must be proficient in the English language and are required to take the TOEFL iBT exam. The TOEFL exam will not be waived.
The minimum required score is 100, no exceptions will be made. We do not accept MyBest Scores.

National Board Dental Examination (NBDE Part I & II, INBDE)
Applicants must pass the NBDE Part I & II or the INBDE exam.
The NBDE Part I & II or the INBDE score reports must be reported directly from the ADA to ADEA CAAPID.
Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT)
The ADAT is not required.
Letters of Evaluation
The program requires three (3) letters of evaluation. One (1) letter of evaluation from your dental school dean, and two (2) letters of evaluation from dental school faculty members.
All letters of evaluation must be sent directly to ADEA CAAPID.
Transcripts and Evaluations
Applicants must submit an official ECE course-by-course evaluation to ADEA CAAPID.
NYU Dentistry only accepts ECE evaluations and will not accept WES or any other credential evaluators. Applications without an ECE evaluation will not be reviewed.
Documents such as dental school transcripts, diplomas, and official transcripts from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution can be uploaded to ADEA CAAPID.