Program Overview
Program Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program through its School of Dentistry. This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a dentist, providing comprehensive education and training in various aspects of dentistry.
About the Program
The DMD program at UAB is a rigorous and comprehensive program that covers basic science classes, dental courses, and clinical activities. In the first year, students take basic science classes and dental courses that emphasize clinical activities. By the second year, students gain experience performing dental procedures such as simple fillings, medical history reviews, charting, chairside assisting, impressions, and X-rays. They also have access to a state-of-the-art simulation lab to learn operative dentistry and make crowns. In the third and fourth years, students work in clinics with diverse patient populations to gain a variety of experiences.
Delivery Methods
The DMD program is delivered primarily through on-campus, in-person meetings.
Program Details
- Degree Type: DMD
- Application Procedure: Available through the program's admission office
- Tuition and Fees: Available through the program's admission office
- Course Catalog: Available through the program's website
- Curriculum and Requirements: Available through the program's website
- Admissions Requirement Criteria and Deadlines: Available through the program's admission office
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.