DMD Admissions Brochure

PENN DENTAL MEDICINE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DENTAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND CLINICAL CARE

Join us in shaping the future of care in dental medicine.

As a student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, you will be part of a leading community of scholars and educators who are committed to excellence in all aspects of dental medicine. Founded in 1878, Penn Dental Medicine is among the earliest university-affiliated dental schools in the country, recognized throughout its history as a leader in academic excellence, research, and patient care.

“A Penn education opens so many doors, in dentistry and beyond. Because of the rich and vast opportunities at Penn Dental Medicine, our students and graduates become leaders in their communities and in academics and research.

The network of Penn students and graduates truly encompasses the entire globe through our commitment to building excellence in every aspect of dental medicine, in every arena.”

DR. OLIVIA SHERIDAN, ASSISTANT DEAN FOR ADMISSIONS

“When deciding which dental school to attend, Penn Dental stood out because of its devotion to technological advancement. Penn is truly committed to investing in cutting-edge equipment and facilities, allowing us students to be exposed to the very best. As a result, Penn breeds innovative dentists with the potential to be future leaders in the dental field.”

SARA DANIEL, DMD STUDENT

“When I was applying to dental school, I wanted to attend a school where I could feel at home. Four years is a long time to spend somewhere, and I wanted to make sure it was a good fit. My first impression of Penn has held true - a community of hardworking students, faculty, and staff who care about each other and their patients. I have enjoyed my friendships with my classmates. We have learned together, supported, and challenged each other.”

SOREN CHRISTENSEN, DMD STUDENT

Academic Options THE FOUR-YEAR DMD PROGRAM and curriculum at Penn Dental Medicine not only reflects a strong commitment to developing knowledge and skills in both oral science and oral health care, but also offers the flexibility for you to tailor your education to your professional interests and goals. As one of 12 schools within the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Dental Medicine is uniquely positioned to encourage a depth of opportunities for interdisciplinary study across other professional disciplines.

Here, students find an education that builds excellence in dental medicine by encouraging individual interests and strengths to flourish and grow.

DUAL-DEGREES The close association between Penn Dental Medicine and the rest of the University affords unique dual-degree opportunities for exceptional students able to meet the rigorous application standards of both Penn Dental Medicine and a second program at the University of Pennsylvania. Students can apply for funded program options during their first year; they include a Master of Bioethics, Master of Science in Bioengineering, Master of Law, Master of Science in Higher Education, Master of Public Health, and Master of Science in Translational Research. A Master of Business Administration and JD Degree in Law are self-funded programs, which students can apply for their third year.

HONORS DEGREE PROGRAM Those students with the interest, motivation, and required academic achievement can earn a DMD degree with honors.

The competitive honors program is designed to cultivate a leadership outlook in a select group of exceptional students and enable them to develop the skills to leverage their leadership potential in seven honors areas — research, clinical dentistry, community health, oral medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry as well as radiological sciences.

SELECTIVES PROGRAM The Selectives Program enhances the predoctoral curriculum by allowing students to individualize their education to reflect their own professional interests. Selectives are offered to second-year and third-year students who must undertake several courses to fulfill the requirements of the Selectives Program.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Students have the opportunity for significant community engagement each year of dental school. All students complete a core of service-learning activities with schools, health centers, and community agencies in the Philadelphia region, and provide oral health education, screening, referral and clinical care. Dental students also have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in community health through elective honors projects and enrolling in the DMD/ MPH dual-degree program.

Clinical Education AT PENN DENTAL MEDICINE, you will build your skill and competence as a practitioner with a depth of clinical experiences.

Here, you will learn to apply the latest techniques and technologies within general dentistry, and also be exposed to the leading advances in specialty care through rotations in each of the School’s specialty clinics, the training ground for our respected postdoctoral programs. Clinical experiences begin your first year as you learn to assist upperclassmen on the clinic floor. Students and faculty handle approximately 22,000 patient visits each year in the School’s teaching clinics, with a diverse patient population that ensures a wide range of clinical cases.

THE LATEST IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY Beginning with your preclinical training, you will be use leading-edge technology to develop your manual dexterity skills on high-tech, simulation units. And within the clinic, you will learn to apply the latest technologies in digital dentistry.

As part of Penn Dental Medicine’s incorporation of digital workflow that includes digital radiography and digital patient records, all DMD students learn to use intraoral scanners and chairside CAD/CAM technology. Within the School’s CAD/ CAM Design and Milling Center, students gain direct, handson experience designing and milling ceramic restorations under the supervision of dental technicians and clinical faculty who specialize in digital dentistry.

In addition, the use of an operating microscope in providing restorative care is also part of your clinical training.

Equally important to the technical skills you will develop are the practice management skills you will gain through your clinical education in small group settings.

Research PENN DENTAL MEDICINE IS RENOWNED for its rich history of research and scholarship and continues to be an international leader in the generation of new knowledge and treatment modalities to improve oral health. Interdisciplinary research is a hallmark of the University and students and faculty collaborate extensively with researchers across disciplines. For many Penn Dental Medicine students, participating in research is an important piece of the educational experience that will help to shape their perspectives for years to come.

TOMORROW’S DENTAL SOLUTIONS Penn Dental Medicine research spans the basic and clinical sciences, translating new knowledge into therapies and practices impacting our understanding of oral disease and advancing patient care. Regardless of the topic, experiencing the research process will change the way you work with others, make decisions, and solve problems.

GETTING INVOLVED IN DENTAL RESEARCH • Summer Research Program: Through this School-funded program, you can choose faculty preceptors in the basic or clinical sciences, collaborating on faculty-sponsored research over the summer break.

• Honors Degree Program: You can apply to research honors at the time of admission to Penn Dental Medicine or the midpoint of your first or second years, working with a faculty mentor on a research project over a one- or two-year period.

• The Vernon J. Brightman Research Society: This active student group connects you to a network of research resources.

Contact ADMISSIONS

D.M.D. PROGRAM 215-898-8943 dental-admissions@dental.upenn.edu PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED STANDING STUDENTS 215-898-0558 sdm-pass@dental.upenn.edu DIVISION OF ADVANCED DENTAL EDUCATION 215-898-5792 PDMGDE-admissions@dental.upenn.edu FINANCIAL AID

PENN DENTAL OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE 215-898-8940 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES 215-898-1988 OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

215-898-2840 pdmdiversity@dental.upenn.edu VISIT WWW.DENTAL.UPENN.EDU CONNECT WITH US

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