Program Overview

School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry offers various programs, including the DMD Program, Advanced Dental Education Programs, Endodontics, General Practice Residency, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Pathway Programs.

DMD Program

The DMD Program is a professional program that leads to the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in dental medicine, including both theoretical and clinical training.

Selection of OHSU Dental Students

Students are selected on the basis of demonstrated scholastic ability in both required and elective courses. Quality, quantity, and rigor of courses taken per academic term are also considered. Performance on the DAT is considered in addition to the applicant's personal statement. Letters of evaluation are screened for personal qualities and demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the profession of dentistry. Demonstration of leadership, community service, and experience in the field are highly valued, as well as extracurricular activities, employment history, and research experience.

Residency Requirements

In Oregon, instruction fees at publicly supported four-year colleges and universities are higher for nonresident students than for resident students. The School of Dentistry recognizes that its primary obligation is to provide an opportunity in dental education for residents of Oregon. Selection, as far as residency is concerned, is based on the following order of priorities:

• Oregon residency
• Residency in the western states participating in the program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE): Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wyoming
• Residency in the remaining states
• Canadians, and current F-1 visa holders from all other countries

Establishing Residency

The purpose for establishing residency in Oregon should not be primarily for educational reasons. Generally, one should reside and be employed in the state of Oregon at least one year prior to matriculation. If enrolled in classes in the state of Oregon, one should not be enrolled in more than eight semester or quarter hours.

Academic Departments

The School of Dentistry has several academic departments, including:

• Dental Public Health
• Community Based Rotations

Research and Research Training

The School of Dentistry offers various research and research training opportunities, including:

• Labs
• Research Day
• Student Research Group
• Predoctoral/Postdoctoral Training (PORT)
• Research Internship Program

Non-Discrimination Policy

OHSU provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment, education, volunteer, and patient care-related activities or in any other aspect of OHSU's operation. Retaliation for reporting discrimination is prohibited.

Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") protects individuals from discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex or gender in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal aid. OHSU, as a recipient of federal funds, complies with Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 by prohibiting sex and gender discrimination and harassment, which includes sexual misconduct and sexual violence, in education programs, activities, employment, and admissions.