Dental Schools in Utah
2 DDS/DMD dental programs in our catalogue for Utah. Compare DAT score requirements, GPA profiles, in-state preference and AADSAS application strategy.
About Utah: Pop. ~3.4M; Salt Lake City metro is the sole major medical hub. University of Utah School of Medicine is the state's only LCME-accredited program and a major NIH-funded research institution.
In-state context: University of Utah School of Medicine strongly favours Utah residents; typically 85–90% in-state. The school participates in the WWAMI consortium and also accepts applicants from Wyoming and other Mountain West partner states.
Major health systems: University of Utah Health · Intermountain Healthcare · Steward Health Care (UT)
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.
2 Dental Programs in Utah
- Roseman University College of Dental Medicine (DMD)
South Jordan, UT
Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, located in South Jordan, Utah (greater Salt Lake City area), is a private dental school using Roseman's distinctive competency-based, block-schedule curriculum model. The school trains dentists for the Mountain West region, where dental workforce shortages are significant. Roseman's mastery learning model — students must demonstrate competency before progressing — produces graduates known for strong clinical readiness.
DMD6.5% acceptance - University of Utah School of Dentistry (DMD)
Salt Lake City, UT
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.
DMD8.0% acceptanceStrong in-state pref.
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