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University of New England College of Dental Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of New England College of Dental Medicine is a US DMD program in Portland, ME that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.53, a 7.0% acceptance rate and a class of 71. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
Portland, ME, United States
Established
2013
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD)

The University of New England College of Dental Medicine, established in 2013 and located in Portland, Maine, is the only dental school in the state. As part of UNE's health sciences campus, DMD students train alongside medical, osteopathic, pharmacy, nursing, and social work students in an interprofessional environment.

UNE Dental emphasizes community-centered care and oral-systemic health integration, with clinical training at its Portland dental clinic and community rotation sites across Maine.

What makes University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) different

UNE College of Dental Medicine is the only dental school in Maine and one of few in northern New England. Located on UNE's Portland health sciences campus, the program benefits from co-location with UNE's medical and osteopathic colleges, nursing, pharmacy, and social work — providing one of the most genuinely interprofessional dental education environments in the Northeast.

Maine's rural and coastal geography offers distinctive clinical rotation contexts not available at urban schools.

University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DMD curriculum with integrated interprofessional health education. Clinical training begins Year 2 at UNE's Portland dental clinic. Community dental rotation sites across Maine, including rural and coastal communities, in Years 3–4.

University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) research strengths

University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Oral-systemic disease
  • Community oral health
  • Interprofessional education research
  • Rural dentistry
  • Biomaterials

How the University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one faculty interview

UNE's current dental catalogs and admissions page do not describe the interview format or length. UNE is a health sciences university with medical, osteopathic, pharmacy, and other health programs on its Portland campus — interprofessional education is a genuine program theme.

Questions cover motivation for dentistry, manual dexterity, oral-systemic health awareness, ADA ethics, and understanding of Maine's dental access challenges (the state has limited dental providers, particularly in rural and northern areas). The conversational tone is a hallmark of UNE's small class interviews.

University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) intake

Approximately 70 students per year.

Where University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) is

University of New England College of Dental Medicine was founded in 2013 and is based in Portland, ME.

Programmes offered:

  • General Dentistry
  • Community Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD)

University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) at a glance

University of New England College of Dental Medicine Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.53
Acceptance rate7.0%
Class size71
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 70 students per year
University of New England College of Dental Medicine Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. No formal in-state preference (private institution), but interest in Maine and New England communities is valued. Dental shadowing, letters of recommendation from a licensed dentist, and community service expected.
GPA median3.53 overall / 3.47 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate7.0%
Class size71
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisInterprofessional care values, dental experience, academic achievement, community health orientation.
NotesEstimates from ADEA AADSAS data and public class profiles; hedged. DAT AA median approximately 18–21. Private institution — no in-state preference. Checked 2026-09-12: this school publishes no class DAT average, so none is quoted.
Specialities offeredGeneral Dentistry, Community Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of New England College 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 of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) interviews applicants

University of New England College of Dental Medicine Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one faculty interview
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–45% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
UNE Dental's interprofessional campus is genuinely distinctive — dental students interact regularly with medical, osteopathic, pharmacy, nursing, and social work students. Show authentic interest in collaborative care models, not just dental care in isolation. Maine's dental access challenges (rural deserts, aging population, seasonal workforce) are worth knowing. As a smaller private school without geographic preference, applicants from outside New England are welcome.
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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 University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of New England College 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 of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.
FAQ

University of New England College of Dental Medicine (DMD) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. No formal in-state preference (private institution), but interest in Maine and New England communities is valued. Dental shadowing, letters of recommendation from a licensed dentist, and community service expected.

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