Doctor of Dental Science Program in Dentistry

The goal of the general dentistry program is to educate students to provide high–quality dental care that is preventive in purpose, comprehensive in scope, based on sound biological principles and focused on service.

Pre–requisites must be taken in the U.S or Canada.

Science coursework completed at a four year school is preferred.

A minimum of 96 semester or 144 quarter units are required from an accredited school.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to meet LLUSD requirements.

Science sequences must be completed within five (5) years of admission.

A science GPA of 3.3 or higher is recommended.

DAT scores of 20 or higher are recommended.

A Baccalaureate degree is preferred.

Since 1953, the School of Dentistry has graduated competent and compassionate oral health care professionals who contribute to the Loma Linda University Health mission of providing their patients “whole person” care.

The school offers the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree; bachelor of science in dental hygiene; and master of science degrees and certification in advanced dental education programs for endodontics, implant dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics. In addition, an International Dentist program gives dentists who have been trained in other countries an opportunity to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Loma Linda University.

In harmony with the University's focus on service, the School of Dentistry sponsors many extramural programs and conducts continuing education courses worldwide.