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Creighton University School of Dentistry

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Creighton University School of Dentistry is a US DDS program in Omaha, NE that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.72, a 10.0% acceptance rate and a class of 117. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027.

Location
Omaha, NE, United States
Established
1905
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) — St. John's Roman Catholic Church on the Creighton University campus at Omaha

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Overview

About Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS)

Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska is one of the longest-standing dental schools in the Midwest, founded in 1905. As a Jesuit institution, Creighton embeds values of social justice, cura personalis, and service to others throughout its dental curriculum.

The school is known for its strong community service programs, including free and reduced-cost dental care for Omaha's underserved communities, and its emphasis on ethical practice grounded in Jesuit educational traditions.

What makes Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Creighton University School of Dentistry is a Jesuit Catholic institution with a strong ethos of service, ethics, and community engagement. The school has a distinctive emphasis on community outreach, including free dental clinics serving Omaha's underserved populations. Creighton's Omaha location offers clinical training in a mid-size Midwestern city with a diverse patient base.

Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum. Creighton integrates bioethics, social justice, and community service into the dental curriculum, reflecting Jesuit educational principles. Clinical training at the Creighton Dental Clinic in Omaha includes a community outreach program providing care for uninsured and underinsured patients. Service-learning experiences are embedded throughout all four years.

Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) research strengths

Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) is strong in these research areas:

  • Community oral health
  • Dental public health
  • Oral-systemic health
  • Bioethics
  • Restorative dentistry

How the Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) interview runs

Format: Virtual interview with a member of the admissions committee, plus a mandatory in-person presentation at the School of Dentistry

Interviews are by invitation only and have two required parts: a virtual interview with a member of the admissions committee, and a mandatory in-person presentation at the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha.

Jesuit values — cura personalis (care for the whole person), service to others, and social justice — are embedded in Creighton's institutional culture and frequently surface in interview questions. Applicants are expected to articulate how their professional goals align with service-oriented practice.

Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) intake

Approximately 115–120 students per year.

Where Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) is

Creighton University School of Dentistry was founded in 1905 and is based in Omaha, NE.

Programmes offered:

  • Community Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Restorative Dentistry
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS)

Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) at a glance

Creighton University School of Dentistry Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.72
Acceptance rate10.0%
Class size117
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 115–120 students per year
Creighton University School of Dentistry Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Community service, ethical grounding, and alignment with Jesuit values are strongly valued alongside academic achievement. Catholic identity is not required; students of all backgrounds are welcomed.
GPA median3.72 overall / 3.64 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate10.0%
Class size117
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisCommunity service, Jesuit mission alignment, ethical values, DAT, GPA, dental experience.
NotesGPA medians hedged. DAT Academic Average median approximately 20–22 (hedged). Private Jesuit institution — no in-state preference. Estimates from public AAMC FACTS / AACOMAS / ADEA AADSAS / class-profile; verify current cycle. DAT figure sourced 2026-09-12 from https://www.creighton.edu/dentistry/future-students/class-profile (retired 1-30 scale). Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://www.creighton.edu/dentistry/future-students/how-apply.
Specialities offeredCommunity Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Creighton University School of Dentistry's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

Interview

How Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) interviews applicants

Creighton University School of Dentistry Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual interview with a member of the admissions committee, plus a mandatory in-person presentation at the School of Dentistry
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–45% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
Creighton is a faith-based institution — applicants who resonate with Jesuit values of service, reflection, and social justice will be stronger candidates. You do not need to be Catholic, but you should understand what cura personalis means and be able to articulate how those values show up in your dental aspirations. Community service and ethics preparation are more important here than at secular schools.
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Demonstrating Manual Dexterity Through a Specific Activity

Clinical dentistry demands precision in a small, moist, dynamic field while a patient is present. Describe a specific activity outside dentistry in which you have developed manual dexterity. How did you know you were improving, and how do you expect those skills to translate to clinical dental training?

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Ergonomics Over a Dental Career

Studies suggest over 80% of dentists experience musculoskeletal pain during their careers, most often in the neck, shoulders, and lower back. How do you view the physical demands of dentistry, and what will you do from dental school onward to protect your body?

Likely follow-up · On a rotation you see a senior dentist hunched and craning her neck all day, rubbing her shoulder between patients. What, if anything, do you do?

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Where Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS)'s figures come from

Checked against Creighton University School of Dentistry's own website on 15 August 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.
FAQ

Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Community service, ethical grounding, and alignment with Jesuit values are strongly valued alongside academic achievement. Catholic identity is not required; students of all backgrounds are welcomed.

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