UCSF School of Dentistry
UCSF School of Dentistry is a public dental school in San Francisco, California.
UCSF School of Dentistry is a public dental school located in San Francisco, California, and is part of the University of California, San Francisco. The school awards the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. The DDS and DMD degrees are equivalent qualifications for dental practice.
As a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited U.S. dental school, UCSF School of Dentistry's predoctoral program leads to the dental degree and prepares graduates for licensure. Prospective students should verify current program details, admission requirements, and accreditation status directly with the school and with CODA.
School details
| Dental school | UCSF School of Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Parent university | University of California, San Francisco |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Institution type | Public |
| Predoctoral degree | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) |
| School established | 1881 |
DDS vs. DMD. U.S. dental schools award one of two predoctoral degrees: the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). The two degrees are equivalent — they have the same curriculum requirements and accreditation, and graduates of both take the same licensing exams. Which one a school awards is simply a naming choice.
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Where is UCSF School of Dentistry located?
UCSF School of Dentistry is located in San Francisco, California.
Is UCSF School of Dentistry a public or private dental school?
UCSF School of Dentistry is a public dental school, part of University of California, San Francisco.
What degree does UCSF School of Dentistry award?
UCSF School of Dentistry awards the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). The DDS and DMD are equivalent predoctoral dental degrees with the same accreditation and licensing pathway.
How do I apply to dental school?
Most U.S. dental schools admit students through the ADEA AADSAS centralized application and consider the Dental Admission Test (DAT), prerequisite coursework, GPA, and other factors. Requirements vary by school — check the school's admissions page and the ADEA for current details.
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About this data. School names, locations, public/private control, and the predoctoral degree awarded are compiled from the American Dental Association, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the ADEA, and U.S. Department of Education IPEDS. Always confirm current details with the school and CODA before making decisions. This site is informational only and is not affiliated with any school.