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University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is a US DDS program in Buffalo, NY that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.63, a 8.5% acceptance rate and a class of 85. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027.

Location
Buffalo, NY, United States
Established
1892
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS)

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine was founded in 1892. It is one of the oldest dental schools in the United States, and a flagship SUNY public institution in Western New York. It trains dentists for Buffalo's diverse, working-class, and historically underserved population, and for the wider New York State and national dental workforce.

Three things mark it out as a comprehensive public dental school: strong research infrastructure, a large community dental clinic, and co-location with UB's medical school and biomedical research enterprise.

What makes University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is one of the oldest dental schools in the US (founded 1892) and a flagship SUNY institution. Located in Buffalo, a mid-size Rust Belt city with significant health disparities and oral health needs, the school provides extensive community dental training.

Co-location with UB's Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences enables strong interprofessional and research education.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum. UB Dental integrates basic sciences, clinical training, and community health experiences across all four years. Community-based dental placements in Buffalo's underserved neighborhoods. Research electives and thesis track available through UB's biomedical sciences infrastructure.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) research strengths

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) is strong in these research areas:

  • Oral biology
  • Craniofacial development
  • Periodontal disease
  • Dental biomaterials
  • Oral cancer biology

How the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one faculty interview

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's admissions pages do not describe the interview format, length or setting. UB is a flagship SUNY research university and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is co-located — interviewers may probe research interest and interprofessional awareness.

Buffalo's Rust Belt urban context shapes interview questions about community health, dental access, and workforce service to underserved populations.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) intake

Approximately 80–90 students per year.

Where University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) is

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine was founded in 1892 and is based in Buffalo, NY.

Programmes offered:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Biology
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS)

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) at a glance

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.63
Acceptance rate8.5%
Class size85
In-state matriculants70%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 80–90 students per year
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. New York State residents have a strong advantage (SUNY flagship). Academic record, dental experience, research interest, and community service expected.
GPA median3.63 overall / 3.58 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate8.5%
Class size85
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants70%
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisNY residency, DAT, GPA, research experience, dental shadowing, community health.
NotesGPA medians hedged. DAT Academic Average median approximately 20–22 (hedged). Strong in-state preference as SUNY flagship. Estimates from public AAMC FACTS / AACOMAS / ADEA AADSAS / class-profile; verify current cycle. Checked 2026-09-12: this school publishes no class DAT average, so none is quoted.
Specialities offeredOral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Biology

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

Interview

How University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) interviews applicants

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine 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).
Tutor insight
UB Dental is one of the most academically respected public dental schools in the US — its age, research infrastructure, and SUNY status make it a strong value for New York State residents. Research experience is more valued here than at many public dental schools. The Buffalo clinical environment provides excellent exposure to complex dental disease in an underserved urban population.
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Where University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS)'s figures come from

Compiled from University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine'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.

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

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (DDS) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. New York State residents have a strong advantage (SUNY flagship). Academic record, dental experience, research interest, and community service expected.

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