Dental Schools in Indiana
1 DDS/DMD dental program in our catalogue for Indiana. Compare DAT score requirements, GPA profiles, in-state preference and AADSAS application strategy.
About Indiana: Pop. ~6.8M; Indianapolis is the medical hub, home to Indiana University School of Medicine — the largest MD program in the US by class size.
In-state context: IU School of Medicine heavily favours Indiana residents; in-state applicants fill the large majority of the ~360-seat class. The school's nine regional campuses span the state.
Major health systems: Indiana University Health · Ascension St. Vincent · Community Health Network · Franciscan Health · Eskenazi Health
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 Indiana
- Indiana University School of Dentistry (DDS)
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana University School of Dentistry, located on the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis, is the only dental school in Indiana and one of the largest dental schools in the United States. Founded in 1879, IUSD trains approximately 104–106 DDS students per year with strong emphasis on clinical competence, community oral health, and postgraduate specialty training. The school's high patient volume — over 200,000 visits annually — provides broad clinical exposure, and co-location with IU School of Medicine creates interprofessional health education opportunities.
DDS19.0% acceptanceStrong in-state pref.
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