Dental Schools in Oklahoma
1 DDS/DMD dental program in our catalogue for Oklahoma. Compare DAT score requirements, GPA profiles, in-state preference and AADSAS application strategy.
About Oklahoma: Pop. ~4.0M; Oklahoma City and Tulsa anchor the state's medical ecosystem. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine operates main and Tulsa campuses.
In-state context: OU College of Medicine very strongly prefers Oklahoma residents; typically 85–95% in-state. Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine also strongly favours Oklahoma applicants.
Major health systems: INTEGRIS Health · OU Health · SSM Health Oklahoma · St. Francis Health System (Tulsa) · Ascension St. John
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 Oklahoma
- University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry (DDS)
Oklahoma City, OK
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, established in 1971 (its first dental class graduated in 1976), is the only dental school in Oklahoma and the state's primary dental workforce training institution. Located at the OU Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, the College of Dentistry trains general and specialty dentists for Oklahoma and surrounding region with a strong public mission to address dental access disparities across the state's urban, rural, and tribal communities.
DDS9.0% acceptanceStrong in-state pref.
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