UCLA School of Dentistry, founded in 1964, is one of the top-ranked dental schools in the United States and part of UCLA Health — a major academic medical center in Los Angeles. Located on the UCLA main campus in Westwood, the school is renowned for its research programs in craniofacial biology, dental public health, and digital dentistry. The school serves one of the most diverse patient populations in the country through its main clinic and affiliated community health sites across Los Angeles.
What makes it different
Applications via ADEA AADSAS. UCLA's location in Los Angeles provides exposure to one of the most diverse urban patient populations in the US. The school's research profile and UCLA Health integration offer genuine academic medicine opportunities for dental students interested in research careers.
Course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum at UCLA's integrated health sciences campus. Early clinical exposure through UCLA's dental simulation lab in Year 1; patient care from Year 2 at the UCLA Dental Center and affiliated community sites. Research integration throughout with a required scholarly project.
Research strengths
UCLA School of Dentistry (DDS) has notable research strength in Craniofacial biology, Digital dentistry, Oral cancer, Dental public health, Biomaterials.
Interview
UCLA School of Dentistry (DDS) interviews via Traditional one-on-one and/or MMI.
Intake
Approximately 88 students per year.
At a glance
Founded in 1964, based in Los Angeles, CA. Programmes offered: Orthodontics, Oral Biology, Prosthodontics, Dental Public Health, Periodontics.
