2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
University of Utah School of Dentistry is a US DMD program in Salt Lake City, UT that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.55, a 8.0% acceptance rate and a class of 60. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: Rolling admissions, final decisions March 2027–April 2027.
Photo: MrSchmidt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped
Photo: Klubbit · Public domain · Photo: Kiranedara · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Garrett · CC BY 2.0
Current dental students at US schools are filming their guides right now: what the course and teaching are really like, the city they live in, the social side, and whether they'd pick it again.
Coming soonNot on sale yet — we'll open these up as soon as the first US videos land.
Filming now
Step-by-step: entry requirements, DAT prep, personal statement, interview format and the key deadlines.
Open the guide →Format breakdown, school-specific sample questions, FAQs and prep tips from tutors who interviewed here.
Read the guide →The University of Utah School of Dentistry, established in 2012–2013 within the University of Utah Health system, was created to address Utah's significant dental workforce shortage — particularly in rural communities.
It welcomed its inaugural DDS class of 20 students in August 2013 and graduated its first class in 2017; the cohort has since grown to roughly 50 students per year. The school benefits from the University of Utah's strong health sciences infrastructure and research capabilities.
Applications via ADEA AADSAS. University of Utah School of Dentistry is one of the newest dental schools in the US, established to fill Utah's dental workforce gap. Being part of the University of Utah Health system gives students access to a major academic medical center. The Mountain West setting provides rural training opportunities and a strong regional placement network.
Integrated curriculum. 4-year DMD curriculum integrating biomedical sciences with clinical training. Early patient contact emphasis to address the school's workforce mission. Clinical training at University of Utah dental clinics and affiliated community health centers in Salt Lake City and rural Utah.
University of Utah School of Dentistry (DMD) is strong in these research areas:
Format: Traditional and/or MMI-style interview
University of Utah School of Dentistry conducts structured interviews at its Salt Lake City campus, typically using a combination of traditional and MMI-style formats. The interview day includes one-on-one faculty sessions and structured scenario stations. Interviewers assess motivation for dentistry, commitment to Utah and Mountain West communities, manual dexterity, ethical reasoning, ADA professionalism, and oral-systemic health awareness.
Interviewers are especially interested in candidates committed to addressing Utah's dental workforce shortage, particularly in rural Mountain West communities.
Approximately 50–70 students per year (newer program).
University of Utah School of Dentistry was founded in 2013 and is based in Salt Lake City, UT.
Programmes offered:
These are real recordings of the interviewers you would meet, from a panel of 19 photoreal faces. Speak your answers out loud, get pressed with follow-ups, and receive rubric-scored feedback about two minutes after you finish, with a replay of your answers.
Try the AI interviewer| GPA (median) | 3.55 |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 8.0% |
| Class size | 60 |
| In-state matriculants | 75% |
| Interview format | Traditional interview |
| Intake | Approximately 50–70 students per year (newer program) |
| Decisions (2027 entry) | Rolling admissions, final decisions March 2027–April 2027 |
| Admission overview | Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Utah residents have significant preference as a new public school with a workforce mission. Dental experience, community service, and commitment to Utah communities expected. |
|---|---|
| GPA median | 3.55 overall / 3.49 science (BCPM) |
| Acceptance rate | 8.0% |
| Class size | 60 |
| In-state preference | Strong — primarily in-state |
| In-state matriculants | 75% |
| CASPer | Not required |
| Holistic review emphasis | Utah residency, dental workforce commitment, dental experience, academic record. |
| Notes | Estimates from school data and ADEA AADSAS; verify current cycle. DAT Academic Average median approximately 18–21 (hedged). New program — data is limited; verify directly. DAT figure sourced 2026-09-12 from https://dentistry.utah.edu/education/dds-degree/requirements (ADA 200-600 scale). |
| Specialities offered | General Dentistry, Community Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics |
MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Utah 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.
| Format | Traditional and/or MMI-style interview |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | October 2026–February 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | Rolling admissions, final decisions March 2027–April 2027 |
| Post-interview chances | Approximately 35–50% post-interview (estimated; new program). |
University of Utah interviews are mission-driven — demonstrate genuine commitment to addressing Utah's dental workforce shortage and interest in practicing in the Mountain West. Show leadership, adaptability, and genuine enthusiasm for the school's rural-Utah workforce mission. Utah residents have a meaningful advantage. Research Utah oral health data before your interview.
Two questions from our US bank that match University of Utah School of Dentistry (DMD)’s panel and MMI formats. Try answering them out loud, then open Prometheus for the model answers and follow-up tips.
Dental school covers everything from preclinical sciences such as oral pathology and dental materials to clinical disciplines such as prosthodontics, endodontics and oral surgery. Which specific area of the curriculum are you most genuinely excited to study, and why?
Likely follow-up · Is there a clinical discipline you are genuinely apprehensive about, and how will you approach that apprehension during training?
A 16-year-old comes to your practice wanting cosmetic veneers on healthy front teeth, a procedure that would require irreversible removal of sound enamel. The teen is enthusiastic; the accompanying parent is hesitant. How do you approach consent, autonomy, and your duty not to over-treat with a minor patient in the United States?
Likely follow-up · Who provides legal consent for a minor, and how does the adolescent's own assent fit into the picture?
We've helped students into University of Utah School of Dentistry (DMD) and other US dentistry schools — get tailored support for each stage of the application.
Plan your DAT prep and AADSAS application strategy for University of Utah School of Dentistry (DMD).
Learn morePractise the Traditional interview format with students who interviewed at University of Utah School of Dentistry (DMD).
Learn moreGet your personal statement reviewed by successful applicants.
Learn moreCompiled from University of Utah 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.
We've helped students turn their DAT, personal statement and interview prep into offers from University of Utah School of Dentistry (DMD) and other US dentistry schools.
Necessary cookies keep the site working; analytics and marketing cookies run only if you allow them. Privacy
