Program Overview

Doctor of Dental Surgery

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program is designed to shape the future of oral health care. The program is built around the Advocate-Clinician-Thinker curriculum, which prepares students to be exceptional care providers and leaders in the field.

Program Overview

• The program utilizes groundbreaking technology such as digital dentistry and haptic devices to better serve patients.
• Students have the opportunity to provide care across the state to underserved populations in a variety of practice settings.
• The program emphasizes interprofessional practice, allowing students to collaborate with the best and brightest minds across the health professions.

Admissions Process

Admissions

The admissions process for the DDS program involves important deadlines, application requirements, and admissions criteria.

Student Recruitment

The student recruitment programs support aspiring dental professionals through mentorship, resources, and hands-on opportunities to launch a successful career in oral health care.

The ACT Curriculum

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry is nationally recognized for its innovative Advocate-Clinician-Thinker (ACT) curriculum.

Additional Programs

ASPID Program

The Adams School of Dentistry offers a 29-month Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID) as an entry for graduates of foreign dental schools, except Canadian graduates, who seek to receive additional training and practice dentistry in the United States.

DDS-MBA Dual Degree

A DDS-MBA dual degree is available, which better prepares students for an ever-changing work environment that increasingly requires graduates to be adept in both clinical knowledge and business skills.

AROWS Program

The Adams Rural Oral Health and Wellness Scholars (AROWS) Program is offered in partnership with UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC.

Life as a UNC Dentist

At Carolina, students explore every aspect of dentistry, assist with groundbreaking research, get involved with the school community, learn how to care for diverse patient populations, and how to care for themselves too.

Experience UNC ASOD

The heart of the mission is advancing oral health through education, patient care, research, and service. Students and faculty share their experiences and passion for making a difference.