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The UNLV School of Dental Medicine, which accepted its Inaugural Class in August of 2002, is designed to serve our local community and the State of Nevada. The School of Dental Medicine provides world class oral health education while providing for the dental needs of Nevada residents. The School of Dental Medicine is a driving educational force that is improving the health of the citizens of Nevada through its innovative programs in oral healthcare services to the community through its evidence-based program. Education of dental students is accomplished through a competency-based curriculum with a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and an innovative, vertically integrated team approach for clinical instruction and delivery of patient care. The School of Dental Medicine has a diverse and distinguished world class faculty to facilitate the program.
The competency-based education program has at its core a student and patient-centered environment designed to maximize learning and patient care delivery. Student doctors are exposed to in-depth studies of biological and clinical sciences as well as biomedical and bio-ethical disciplines. They encounter a broad spectrum of clinical experiences to prepare them for entry into the profession. These experiences begin in year one of the curriculum, and clinical responsibilities expand in scope and depth throughout the four years. They also have exposure to business and financial management designed to meet the challenges of dental practice. Furthermore, they are introduced to principles of research, have an opportunity to conduct independent research and are encouraged to pursue scholarly activities with the possibility of creating a career in academic dentistry.
Training occurs in state-of-the-art facilities designed to achieve the goals of the dental academic program. Today’s dental professional needs a learning environment that offers interaction with other medical professionals and facilitates diagnosis and treatment to improve the patient’s overall health. These facilities are also home to the Advanced Dental Education Programs of Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and General Practice. Students have access to the latest technology and partner with other health care professionals in diagnosing disease and treating patients. By the time of graduation, students are competent and confident to begin a rewarding career as a provider of comprehensive oral health care.
Whether the goal is to become a dental educator or a dental professional engaging in the private practice of dentistry or to further professional development in one of the dental specialty areas, the faculty and staff at UNLV’s School of Dental Medicine are poised to be partners in building a successful career.
Admission Requirements and Selection of Applicants
In agreement with guidelines established by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the American Dental Education Association, admissions policies at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine are based on specific objectives, criteria and procedures designed to identify students with high standards of integrity, motivation, and resourcefulness and with the basic knowledge and attitude required for completing the integrated curriculum. Acceptance to the UNLV School of Dental Medicine is awarded on a competitive basis to individuals who have completed the interview process at the institution. Invitations for interview are extended to applicants deemed appropriate and eligible for consideration. Preference is given to Nevada residents.
Prerequisite Courses:
- One year of general biology with lab
- One year of general chemistry with lab
- One year of organic chemistry with lab
- One year of general physics with lab
- One semester of biochemistry or equivalent
- One year of English
- One semester of human anatomy or one year of anatomy and physiology
It is highly recommended that the applicant complete these prerequisite courses prior to filing an application or taking the Dental Admission Test. It is required that all above prerequisite courses and units be completed by June of the year of intended enrollment.
Minimum College Units:
A minimum of 90 semester units, or the equivalent completed or in progress, at the time of application, in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada is required. A minimum of 30 semester units must be completed at a four-year institution. Selection factors include: grade point average, Dental Admission Test, letters of evaluation, interview, commitment to dentistry, dental/work experience, community service, and interpersonal communication skills.
For more information about the School of Dental Medicine, please call (702)-774-2520 or visit http://dentalschool.unlv.edu.
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