Program Overview

Doctor of Dental Surgery

About

The Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) program is a 24-month (six-semester) advanced standing program for dentists from non-CODA-accredited dental schools who are interested in gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to be eligible to practice in the United States after successful regional licensing board completion.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at UNLV School of Dental Medicine is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Learning Outcomes

The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program will train those dentists from non-U.S. accredited dental schools to be able to:

• Develop principles of ethical reasoning and professional responsibility as they pertain to the academic environment, patient care, practice management, and research on dentistry.
• Demonstrate self-assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills related to the comprehensive dental care of patients.
• Promote oral and systemic health of patients within private practice and the community.
• Diagnose, treat and/or manage all discipline areas recognized by the general dentist.

Documents/Downloads

Plans of Study

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Syllabi

• DEN 7226L 840.91 KB
• DEN 56 KB

Degree Worksheets

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Careers

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Graduate Handbooks

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Additional Downloads

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Related Links

• Admissions Information
• Student Manual

Contacts

Degree Contact

• DDS Contact

School of Dental Medicine

As the only accredited dental school in Nevada, the School of Dental medicine provides world-class oral health education while providing for the dental needs of Nevada residents. With eight academic degree and advanced education certificate programs, students obtain the necessary skills to provide oral healthcare services to the community and make significant impacts to the field.