Dental Schools in District of Columbia
1 DDS/DMD dental program in our catalogue for District of Columbia. Compare DAT score requirements, GPA profiles, in-state preference and AADSAS application strategy.
About District of Columbia: Pop. ~680K; Washington, DC hosts George Washington University School of Medicine and Georgetown University School of Medicine, both nationally ranked private programs.
In-state context: GWU and Georgetown are private schools with no in-state preference, admitting nationally. Howard University College of Medicine has a historically significant mission serving underrepresented minority applicants nationally.
Major health systems: MedStar Health · Children's National Hospital · George Washington University Hospital · Howard University Hospital · Georgetown University Medical Center
DDS vs DMD — what is the difference?
Both DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry / Doctor of Dental Medicine) are equivalent degrees. The title used depends solely on the university, not on any difference in training, scope of practice, or licensure. All CODA-accredited programs lead to the same dental licence. Applications go through AADSAS (ADEA) for most schools. The DAT (Dental Admission Test) is required by virtually all programs.
1 Dental Program in District of Columbia
- Howard University College of Dentistry (DDS)
Washington, DC
Howard University College of Dentistry, founded in 1881, is one of the oldest dental schools in the United States and is the most prominent HBCU dental school in the country. Located on Howard University's Washington, DC campus, the college has trained more Black dentists than any other institution in US history. Howard Dental has a deep historical and ongoing mission to train dentists who will serve Black and underserved communities, address oral health disparities, and promote dental health equity across the United States. The school benefits from Howard's position as a major research university in the nation's capital.
DDS5.5% acceptance
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