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Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry is a US DMD program in Philadelphia, PA that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.58, a 6.5% acceptance rate and a class of 140. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027.

Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Established
1863
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD)

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest dental schools in the United States and among the largest by clinical volume in the country. Located in North Philadelphia, Kornberg operates a high-volume dental clinic serving a predominantly low-income and underserved urban patient population, giving students extraordinary clinical breadth across a diverse caseload.

The school is known for its strong clinical training, community health mission, and competitive specialty placement record.

What makes Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Kornberg's extraordinary clinical volume in North Philadelphia — one of the highest-volume dental school clinics in the country — is a genuine training advantage. Students gain experience with complex, underserved urban patient cases that many smaller dental schools cannot replicate.

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) course & teaching

Traditional curriculum. 4-year DMD curriculum with early clinical exposure. Patient care begins in Year 2 at Kornberg's large North Philadelphia clinic. The extraordinary clinical volume — hundreds of thousands of patient visits annually — gives students unmatched breadth of patient care experience. Years 3–4 involve comprehensive patient management and elective specialty rotations.

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) research strengths

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Oral biology
  • Dental public health
  • Biomaterials
  • Craniofacial development
  • Community oral health

How the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one faculty interview

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry invites highly qualified candidates for a formal interview; the school does not describe its format or length. The interview assesses motivation for dentistry, oral-systemic understanding, ADA ethics, and community health values.

As a Temple University institution serving Philadelphia's North Philadelphia community, interviewers probe candidates' awareness of and commitment to dental care in underserved urban populations. Candidates also meet current students, tour the facility, and review financial aid and housing procedures. Post-interview rolling decisions are typically issued within 4–6 weeks.

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) intake

Approximately 140 students per year — one of the larger dental school classes in the US.

Where Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) is

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry was founded in 1863 and is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Programmes offered:

  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Endodontics
  • Prosthodontics
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD)

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) at a glance

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.58
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size140
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 140 students per year
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Private school — no strong Pennsylvania resident preference. Competitive applicants demonstrate dental experience, community service, academic record, and awareness of urban oral health disparities.
GPA median3.58 overall / 3.52 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size140
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisDental experience, community health awareness, academic preparation, diversity of background.
NotesEstimates from ADEA AADSAS and Temple Kornberg class profiles; verify for current cycle. Checked 2026-09-12: this school publishes no class DAT average, so none is quoted.
Specialities offeredOrthodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Prosthodontics

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Temple University Kornberg 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 Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) interviews applicants

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one faculty interview
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–45% post-interview (estimated; larger class increases overall odds).
Tutor insight
Kornberg is an excellent choice for candidates who prioritize clinical breadth and volume over research prestige. The patient population in North Philadelphia is extraordinarily diverse and complex — if you are mission-aligned with community dental care and want maximum clinical exposure, Kornberg delivers this. In your interview, show genuine awareness of urban oral health disparities and demonstrate that you understand what serving a predominantly low-income urban population means for a dental practice.
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Justice for a Patient Who Cannot Pay

The ADA principle of justice requires dentists to treat patients fairly and without discrimination, including delivering care without prejudice based on a patient's ability to pay. A new patient — a 35-year-old uninsured construction worker — presents with significant decay across multiple teeth. You outline a comprehensive treatment plan estimated at $4,800 out-of-pocket.

The patient says he can afford perhaps $600 over the next year. How do you apply the principle of justice in structuring care for this patient, and what are the limits of what an individual dentist can reasonably be expected to provide?

Likely follow-up · How would you prioritize and sequence treatment for this patient given his financial constraint, balancing pain relief, preventing further deterioration, and long-term oral health?

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Nonmaleficence and Avoiding Unnecessary Treatment

The ADA principle of nonmaleficence means avoiding not only procedural injury but also unnecessary treatment that exposes patients to risk, cost, and time without benefit. As a new graduate building a practice, how would you honor that obligation when findings are borderline and financial incentives favor treating?

Likely follow-up · A new patient's radiographs show early interproximal caries confined to enamel, and textbooks differ on when to restore. How do you decide between restoring and remineralization?

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Where Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD)'s figures come from

Compiled from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

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FAQ

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (DMD) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Private school — no strong Pennsylvania resident preference. Competitive applicants demonstrate dental experience, community service, academic record, and awareness of urban oral health disparities.

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