Dentistry, DDS
UNMC's state-of-the-art technology, small classes and expert faculty will prepare you for a rewarding career as a dentist.
Why Study Dentistry?
As a dentist, you'll transform your patients’ lives by improving their oral health and appearance. Dentistry is a rewarding and challenging career that offers a wealth of benefits, including excellent earning potential, flexible hours and the opportunity to lead a dental care team, exercise creativity in your daily work and be a respected member of your community.
The need for new dentists is rapidly increasing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment growth of 7.6%, adding 10,400 new dentist jobs through the year 2028. The dentistry profession offers a wide range of clinical, research and academic opportunities to both new graduates and dentists at any stage of their careers.
Why Study Dentistry at UNMC?
At UNMC, you'll find a close-knit, supportive environment where you'll receive personalized guidance from outstanding faculty members who have expertise in all areas of dentistry.
Our state-of-the-art technology will help you reach new levels in your professional career. You'll build your clinical skills in our new, state-of-the-art Clinical and Virtual Simulation Lab and our new Digital Design Studio.
In collaborative, interactive classrooms, faculty use the latest learning technology to make dentistry come to life. You'll have the opportunity to participate in and lead cutting-edge research. Our highly effective clinical model closely resembles providing comprehensive care within a private practice. You'll be assigned to a team that provide patients with all the care they need.
Each year, dental students typically receive over $1.4 million in scholarships.
Application Opens: June 1 | Application Deadline: Oct. 1
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Curriculum
The dental program curriculum provides an orderly progression of knowledge and skills, reflecting the interdependence of biological, behavioral and clinical sciences. At the same time, the curriculum is flexible, encouraging diverse interests and allowing you to develop your potential. The basic programs focus on five interwoven areas: scientific development; diagnostic skills and treatment planning; clinical treatment and technical performance; practical administration; and personal, professional and community responsibility.
Hands-on Learning
You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in our patient care clinics working in teams to provide patients with all the care they need. To prepare you for working with patients, you'll build your skills in our clinical and virtual simulation laboratory, using cutting-edge learning technology. Through participating in the college's community outreach programs, you'll have rewarding experiences helping those in need while practicing your clinical and communication skills.
The Latest in Dental Technology
In our innovative clinical and virtual simulation lab, you'll learn the latest clinical techniques and skills through clinical simulations and virtual dental trainers that use simulation technology to achieve a high level of realism. In our Digital Design Studio, you'll have access to the latest CAD/CAM technology for designing dentures and restorations, and an equipment studio with milling machines, 3D printers and other technology.
Cutting-Edge Learning Technology
Careers and Outcomes
Among the graduating class of 2025, 57% went into practice, 31% pursued advanced education residencies, 5% entered public health, and 5% pursued military careers.
Job Opportunities
- Private practice
- Community health clinics
- Hospitals
- Public health
- Research
- Teaching
- Administration
UNMC's Advanced Education Residencies
- Endodontics
- General Practice Residency
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry
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