Baylor College of Dentistry is the single largest provider of oral health care services in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with approximately 120,000 total patient visits per year. The college's mission is to improve the oral health of Texans and shape the future of dentistry by developing exemplary clinicians, educators and scientists, caring for the needs of a diverse community, serving as a leader in health professions education, and seeking innovations in science, education and health care delivery.

BS (Dental Hygiene)

MS (Oral Biology, Biomaterials Science, Biomedical Sciences (offered through GSBS), Dental Hygiene and Health Professions Education

MD (Joint program in Oral Surgery, in conjunction with Texas Tech University Health Science Center)

DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)

DDS/PhD, DDS/MPG combined degrees, specialty PhD

MS/PhD In Biomedical Science (offered through GSBS)

Residencies and Specialty Programs

Post-D.D.S. certificates in advanced education in general dentistry, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral and maxillofacial pathology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and public health sciences.È The program in oral and maxillofacial radiology, the newest specialty, is under development.È

Highlights

• The dental class of 2004 attained a 98.8 percent pass rate on Part I of the National Board Dental Examination conducted by the American Dental Association. The dental class of 2002 scored a 96.1 percent pass rate on Part II, also exceeding the national average.
• The 2001 dental graduating class achieved a 92 percent pass rate on the dental licensure exam conducted by the Western Regional Examining Board. Dental hygiene students scored a 100 percent pass rate.

Who to contact:

Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Baylor College of Dentistry
The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center
P.O. Box 660677
Dallas, Texas 75266-0677
Phone: (214) 828-8231
Fax: (214) 874-4521
Email: admissions@bcd.tamhsc.eduWeb: http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/

Doctor of Dental Surgery, D.D.S.
Duration: 4 years
Requirements: Dental Admissions Test, 90 semester hours college course work
Application Deadline: Oct. 15
Start Term: Fall
Contact: Office of Recruitment and Admissions

Advanced Dental Education, M.S./Certificate, M.D./Certificate, or Certificate
Specialization: Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics
Duration: 2-6 years
Requirements: D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, National Board, competitive academic record and references
Application Deadline: Varies by program
Start Term: Summer
Contact: Office of Research and Advanced Education or Specialty Department

Dental Hygiene, B.S.
Specialization: Dental Hygiene
Duration: 2 years
Requirements: 60 semester hours college course work including core courses for B.S. degree
Application Deadline: Encouraged application by Dec. 31
Start Term: Fall
Contact: Office of Recruitment and Admissions

Dental Hygiene, M.S.
Specialization: Administrative Track, Education Track
Duration: 2 years
Requirements: B.S. degree, National Board scores, graduate of dental hygiene program, license to practice dental hygiene, GRE
Application Deadline: none
Start Term: Summer
Contact: Office of Recruitment and Admissions

Biomaterials Science, M.S.
Specialization: Biomaterials
Duration: 2 years
Requirements: B.S., B.D.S, D.D.S., or D.M.D. degree, minimum GPA of 2.7, acceptable GRE, competitive academic record and references
Application Deadline: none
Start Term: Summer preferred
Contact: Office of Research and Advanced Education or Department of Biomaterials Science

Health Professions Education, M.S.
Specialization: Dental Education
Duration:2 years
Requirements: B.S., D.D.S., or D.M.D. degree, National Board scores, GRE, competitive academic record and references
Application Deadline: none
Start Term: Summer preferred
Contact: Office of Research and Advanced Education

Oral Biology (with associated specialty certificate), M.S.
Specialization: Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics
Duration: 2-4 years
Requirements: D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, National Board scores, GRE, competitive academic and clinical history and references
Application Deadline: varies by specialty
Start Term: Summer
Contact: Office of Research and Advanced Education or Specialty Department
 

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