Program Description

The International Dental Program is designed to allow qualified dentists educated in countries outside the United States, to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in the U.S. Students take classes in the various disciplines of dentistry and receive extensive clinical experience. Students are given the opportunity to serve the dental health needs of the local community through off site clinical rotations.

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Program Length

117 units, 27 months

Possible Careers

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dentist within private practice offices, industrial organizations, hospitals, local, state or federal public health services, and the armed forces.

Application Deadlines

There are currently no published application deadlines.

Admissions Requirements

  • Dental degree from a recognized foreign dental school
  • Successful completion of the National Dental Board Examination Part I and Part II
  • TOEFL examination with a minimum score of 550 on the written examination or a minimum score of 213 on the computer examination or a minimum of 80 on the Internet-based examination
  • Dental school transcript (evaluated by an evaluation center approved by the University)

Prerequisites

 There are no specific prerequisites. Please reference the Admissions Requirements.
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Expected Cost of Attendance

The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.

Required Program Costs

Academic Year 2024-2025

Year of Program
Months Enrolled 		Year 1
3 		Year 2
11 		Year 3
11
Tuition & Fees $28,830 $111,220 $111,220
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance
(May or may not be purchased through the school) 		$16,200 $850 $850

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.

Year of Program
Months Enrolled 		Year 1
3 		Year 2
11 		Year 3
11
Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance)
Students will be assigned one of the following Living Expense Budget Options:
  • On Campus Dorm
    		•  $3,945 $14,465 $14,465
  • LLU Owned Rental Property
    		•  $6,300 $23,100 $23,100
  • LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents
    		• $6,600 $24,200 $24,200
  • Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents
    		•  $2,400 $8,800 $8,800
  • Off Campus
    		•  $6,300 $23,100 $23,100
    Transportation Allowance $1,050 $3,850 $3,850
    Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $1,050 $3,850 $3,850
    Federal Student Loan Fees $1,018 $4,966 $5,088
    Cost of Obtaining Professional License 0 0 $2,750
    Dependent Care
    (See Budget Revision Request form)     		Available upon Request
    Disability-Related Expenses
    (See Budget Revision Request form)     		Available upon Request

    Notes

    • Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International 猎奇重口s need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
    • Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
    • To qualify for financial aid, most 猎奇重口s must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.
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