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  Admission

  In order to be eligible to apply for the Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates, applicants must have the following credentials:

  • ADA accredited post-graduate dental specialty degree or certificate from at least a two-year United States or Canadian program in clinical dentistry

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  • A post-graduate specialty degree from an international dental program OR a BDS degree PLUS a minimum of 1 year teaching experience at the 黑料在线 School of Dentistry

  1. Each applicant is required to submit a complete formal application for admission. No application will be reviewed until it is complete. The complete application consists of the following:

  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • Passport type photograph (2" x 2") (electronically uploaded)
  • $75 application fee (electronic payment only)
  • Official Course-by-Course Evaluation Report. This report must be prepared by World Education Services.
    Note: Payment for this service is made directly to World Education Services. Please read and follow application instructions carefully.
  • Applicants must pass NBDE Part I and Part II at time of application. Alternatively, applicants must pass the INBDE at time of application. Official scores must be sent to Office of Admissions.
  • Evidence of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization status OR meet eligibility for a student visa. The applicant must either be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident alien (Green Card), show proof that permanent residency status is in process, or meet eligibility for requirements for a student visa. TPS and OPT visas are not accepted.
  • Letter of recommendation from the Dean of the overseas school is not needed, but there must be a letter from the Dean's office or the University Registrar validating that the candidate did attend and successfully completed the requirements for the DDS or BDS and successfully graduated.
  • Two letters of professional reference from faculty of the candidate's accredited U.S. graduate dental specialty degree program (if applicable)
  • An official transcript, posting the earned certificate or degree from an accredited U.S. graduate dental specialty degree program (if applicable)
  • Applicants without a U.S. specialty degree or certificate are required to submit a TOEFL score (minimum score of 100 and 25 in each section or minimum of 5.0 in each section)

  Items Applicants Can Upload: 

  1. Your Curriculum Vitae 
  2. Your Letter of Intent/Cover Letter 
  3. A passport-type photograph (2" x 2") 
  4. The application fee of $75 (electronic payment only)
  5. copy of passport, permanent residency card, or birth certificate (U.S. Citizens only)

  Items Applicants CANNOT upload and must have sent directly to Office of Admissions by official sources, either electronically or by mail.  

  1. Official WES (for international applicants) evaluation of foreign dental school transcript 
  2. Official NBDE Part 1 & Part 2 OR INBDE results 
  3. A letter of recommendation (LOR) from the Director of the U.S.- or Canada-based post-doctoral residency program 

  4. Two LORs from faculty in the U.S.- or Canada-based post-doctoral residency program 
  5. Official transcript from the U.S.- or Canada-based post-doctoral residency program 

  Individuals who do not meet the above-stated criteria will not be considered for an interview.
  
  All transcripts must be official and sent by the school to Detroit Mercy Dental. WES evaluations, and letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to Lisa Wyrick (wyricklm@udmercy.edu) or mailed to the following address:
  
  Lisa Wyrick
  c/o Office of Admissions
  黑料在线 School of Dentistry
  2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
  Detroit, MI
  48208-2576

  Completed applications will be reviewed by February 1 and Candidate Interviews will be offered starting March 1.
  
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  Adjunct Faculty Position

  Acceptance into the Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates is based on the educational and faculty personnel needs of the School of Dentistry. Applications received by the Office of Admissions will be reviewed based on potential part-time faculty positions available for the next academic year.

  If a position is available, completed applications will be forwarded to specific divisions for review. The division director is responsible for the review and selection of potential candidates. The interview process for potential candidates is coordinated by the relevant division director and the Office of Admissions.

  If a division is interested in recruiting and hiring a candidate, that recommendation will be forwarded to the academic dean. The dean will make the final determination if a candidate is eligible for the Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates.

  Description

  • Position includes up to 24 hours per week (50% FTE) of student contact while teaching during the student pre-clinic lab, clinic, or classroom sessions in the 27-month program.
    • If applicant is on an F-1 Visa, position is 20 hours per week of student contact/teaching
  • Faculty are required to teach for 6 complete terms.
  • Teaching and clinical assignments are determined by the division director. Faculty are expected to participate in all faculty-related activities, including faculty meetings, faculty development programs, graduation, school-sponsored social gatherings, etc.
  • Annual salary is $36,000.00-$42,000 (subject to change).
  • Benefits include TIAA-CREF and health insurance.
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  Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates (DDS) Required Curriculum (55.5 Credits)

  This two-year program runs from May-August in the second year. Curriculum is subject to change based on accreditation requirements and ongoing review. All courses in the Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates are pass/fail.

  First Year

  Summer Term

  • DPD 8302 Pediatric Dentistry II, 1 credit
  • DRD 6040 Principles of Restorative Dentistry, 3 credits
  • DOM 6010 Radiology, 1 credit
  • DOS 8250 Management of Medical Emergencies, 0.5 credits
  • DPE 6050 Principles of Surgical Dentistry, 2 credits
  • DBS 6030 Integrated Biomedical Sciences, 2 credits
  • DCS 8350 Clinical Readiness III, 0.5 credits
  • DENT 5500 Principles of Teaching, 0.5 credits

  Fall Term

  • DOM 8421 Cone Beam Computed Tomography and 3-D Imaging, 1 credit
  • DOM 8380 TMJ Pathology & Facial Pain, 1 credit
  • DENT 8001 Practice Essentials & Interprofessional Education Module I, 2 credits
  • DCL 8390 Management of Medically Complex Dental Patients, 1 credit
  • DOS 8300 Applied Clinical Therapeutics, deferred course
  • DSD 8370 Clinical Service Learning, deferred course
  • DPD 8320 Clinical Pediatrics I, deferred course
  • DOS 8310 Clinical Oral Surgery I, deferred course
  • DENT 6100 Comprehensive Patient Care I, 2.5 credits
  • DENT 6050 Ethics & Professionalism in Clinical Teaching I, deferred course

  Winter Term 

  • DEN 8410 Endodontics (Didactic), 1 credit
  • DPD 8320 Clinical Pediatrics I, 3 credits
  • DSD 8370 Clinical Service Learning, 2 credits
  • DOS 8310 Clinical Oral Surgery I, 1 credit
  • DOS 8410 Topics in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1 credit
  • DCD 8330 Fixed Partial Denture Treatment Planning, 1 credit
  • DSD 8400 Practice Management I, 1 credit
  • DOS 8300 Applied Clinical Therapeutics, 2 credits
  • DSD 5112 Ethics & Professional Responsibility, 1 credit
  • DOS 8221 Pain & Anxiety II, 1 credit 
  • DENT 6200 Comprehensive Patient Care II, 2 credits
  • DENT 6050 Ethics & Professionalism in Clinical Teaching I, deferred course

  Second Year

  Summer Term

  • DCS 8611 Simulation Clinic VI, 2 credits
  • DPD 8410 Clinical Pediatrics II, deferred course
  • DSD 8470 Clinical Service Learning II, deferred course
  • DOS 8430 Clinical Oral Surgery II, deferred course
  • DOS 8320 Oral Surgery II, deferred course
  • DENT 6300 Comprehensive Patient Care III, 2.5 credits
  • DENT 6050 Ethics & Professionalism in Clinical Teaching I, 1 credit

  Fall Term

  • DOS 8320 Oral Surgery II, 1.5 credits
  • DCD 8340 Removable Prosthodontics, 1 credit
  • DOD 8310 Clinical Orthodontics Seminar, 1.5 credits
  • DPD 8410 Clinical Pediatrics II, deferred course
  • DSD 8470 Clinical Service Learning II, deferred course
  • DOS 8430 Clinical Oral Surgery II, deferred course
  • DSD 8430 Applied Evidence-Based Dentistry, deferred course
  • DENT 6400 Comprehensive Patient Care IV, 2.5 credits
  • DENT 6070 Ethics & Professionalism in Clinical Teaching II, deferred course

  Winter Term

  • DSD 8430 Applied Evidence-Based Dentistry, 1 credit
  • DSD 8470 Clinical Service Learning II, 3 credits
  • DPD 8410 Clinical Pediatrics II, 2 credits
  • DOS 8430 Clinical Oral Surgery II, 1 credit
  • DENT 6500 Comprehensive Patient Care V, 2 credits
  • DENT 6070 Ethics & Professionalism in Clinical Teaching II, deferred course

  Summer Term

  • DENT 6600 Comprehensive Patient Care VI, 2 credits
  • DENT 6070 Ethics & Professionalism in Clinical Teaching II, 1 credit

  Total credits required: 55.5 credits

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  Estimated Program Costs

  Program Costs

  The following is an estimate of program costs for an accelerated dental student based upon 2025-2026 tuition and fees. Tuition and other fees are subject to annual increases and must be paid by the first Friday of each academic term. Fees are subject to change without notice. It is anticipated that the costs of tuition and books will increase commensurate with inflation, budget needs, or similar affecting factors. 

  All School of Dentistry students must maintain active health insurance coverage. Accelerated DDS students are eligible for both faculty and student university health insurance plans.

  2025-2026 Calendar Year Tuition* (Subject to Change)

  Year 1	Year 2
  $26,200.00	$26,200.00