Advanced Standing Dental Program, DDS
Advanced Standing students in the UNMC College of Dentistry are fully integrated into the second-year, second-semester curriculum, which incorporates preclinical general dentistry didactic and laboratory courses.
Why Join an Advanced Standing Dentistry Program?
An advanced standing dentistry program allows dentists educated outside of the United States the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After completion, students are eligible to apply for licensing to practice dentistry in the United States.
Why Apply for the Advanced Standing Dentistry Program at UNMC?
Advanced standing students in the UNMC College of Dentistry find small class sizes of four to six students, personalized mentoring and outstanding faculty. Our unique learning environment is designed to foster student success.
Our students are immersed in a variety of hands-on, cutting-edge learning experiences in patient care, research, digital dentistry and much more. In our innovative Clinical and Virtual Simulation Laboratory, students build their clinical skills through clinical simulations and using virtual reality dental trainers which use the most advanced simulation technology.
In our Digital Design Studio, students have access to the latest CAD/CAM technology for designing dentures and restorations and an equipment studio with 3D printers and milling machines.
Students lead research projects with guidance from faculty and have opportunities to present their research at national meetings where many receive top honors.
Students also have the opportunity to explore dental specialties, as well as learn to run a private practice through experience at one of more than 30 extramural practice sites.
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Small class sizes and engaged faculty are among the reasons the UNMC College of Dentistry is a great choice.
Program Highlights
The Advanced Standing Dental Program has been developed for individuals who have completed the equivalent of a DMD or DDS program in a non-U.S. or Canadian accredited dental school. It is intended for individuals who are interested in pursing a dental career in the U.S. or are interested in returning to their country with additional skills acquired in a U.S. accredited DDS program. The program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
- Small class sizes and personalized mentoring.
- Hands-on learning experiences.
- Work in teams to provide patient care.
- Use virtual reality to build clinical skills in our innovative Clinical and Virtual Simulation Laboratory.
- Build digital dentistry skills with the latest CAD/CAM technology and 3D printers and milling machines.
- Lead oral health research projects and present at national meetings.
- Explore dental specialties in our postgraduate clinics.
- Participate in community outreach programs providing care to underserved populations.
- Learn how to run a private practice.
- Lead a student organization.