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University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine is a US DMD program in San Juan, PR that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.52, a 15.0% acceptance rate and a class of 35. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
San Juan, PR, United States
Established
1957
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD)

The University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine was founded in 1957. It is the primary dental school in Puerto Rico, and the training institution for the island's dental workforce. It sits at UPR's Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan. The school trains dentists for Puerto Rico's diverse communities through a comprehensive 4-year DMD curriculum.

It is a public institution, and its core mission is to close Puerto Rico's dental access gaps, especially in rural municipalities and underserved communities.

What makes University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. UPR Dental is one of very few US dental schools where Spanish is the primary language of instruction and patient care, making it uniquely positioned to train culturally competent dentists for Puerto Rico and the broader Latino community. Its location in San Juan and clinical exposure across the island provide a distinctive training context.

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DMD curriculum with integrated biomedical sciences and early patient contact. Clinical training at UPR's dental clinic on the Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan and affiliated community health sites across Puerto Rico. Instruction is primarily in Spanish with English as a secondary language.

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) research strengths

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Community oral health
  • Oral biology
  • Dental public health
  • Tropical oral diseases
  • Preventive dentistry

How the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one and/or panel interview (bilingual)

After an initial screening, UPR School of Dental Medicine's Admissions Committee schedules selected students for a personal interview; the 2026–27 admissions guide does not describe its format, length or setting. Interviews are conducted in Spanish and/or English — Spanish proficiency is strongly advantageous given the patient population.

Interview days assess motivation for dentistry, oral-systemic health knowledge, commitment to serving Puerto Rico's communities, and ADA ethics. The school has a very strong preference for Puerto Rico residents and students with genuine Puerto Rico ties. Post-interview rolling decisions are typically issued within 4–8 weeks.

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) intake

Approximately 30–40 students per year.

Where University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) is

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine was founded in 1957 and is based in San Juan, PR.

Programmes offered:

  • General Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Community Oral Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD)

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) at a glance

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.52
Acceptance rate15.0%
Class size35
In-state matriculants95%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 30–40 students per year
University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Very strong preference for Puerto Rico residents. Spanish proficiency expected — most instruction and patient interactions are in Spanish. Competitive applicants demonstrate dental experience, community service, and strong academic record.
GPA median3.52 overall / 3.46 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate15.0%
Class size35
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants95%
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisPuerto Rico residency, Spanish proficiency, dental experience, community service, academic record.
NotesEstimates from ADEA AADSAS and UPR School of Dental Medicine data; verify for current cycle. Checked 2026-09-12: this school publishes no class DAT average, so none is quoted.
Specialities offeredGeneral Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Community Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Puerto Rico 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 of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) interviews applicants

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one and/or panel interview (bilingual)
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 35–50% post-interview (estimated; small class, strong resident preference).
Tutor insight
UPR Dental is essentially only accessible to Puerto Rico residents with Spanish proficiency. For Puerto Rico-based applicants, it offers a high-quality DMD education at one of the most affordable public dental schools in the US. In your interview, demonstrate genuine commitment to practicing in Puerto Rico, Spanish-language patient communication skills, and awareness of Puerto Rico's oral health disparities — particularly in rural municipalities.
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Insurance Denial for an Urgent Biopsy

A patient presents with early-stage oral cancer of the tongue identified on a routine examination. You refer them urgently to an oral surgeon and oncologist. Their dental insurance company denies coverage for the biopsy, citing a policy exclusion for 'cancer-related services' that the insurer claims should be covered by the patient's medical insurance.

The patient's medical insurer denies the claim, contending the initial biopsy is a dental procedure. The patient is caught between two systems with a potentially life-threatening lesion. What is your role as their dentist in this situation?

Likely follow-up · The patient asks you to write a letter of medical necessity to both insurers. What should it include, and how do you convey the clinical urgency?

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Beyond your scope

Midway through what you expected to be a routine extraction as a general dentist, the case becomes far more complex than anticipated, with a root tip displaced toward the maxillary sinus. You have not managed this before. What are your ethical obligations regarding scope of practice and competence, and how does this connect to nonmaleficence?

Likely follow-up · How does the ADA Code address practicing within the limits of your competence?

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Where University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of Puerto Rico 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.

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University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine (DMD) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Very strong preference for Puerto Rico residents. Spanish proficiency expected — most instruction and patient interactions are in Spanish. Competitive applicants demonstrate dental experience, community service, and strong academic record.

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