Application/Admission
All applicants for specialty and residency programs must hold the DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree, and must give evidence of high scholastic achievement. All programs require a supplemental application, official transcripts of undergraduate and dental school coursework and three letters of recommendation. Requirements regarding National Board examinations vary by program. Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States must present evidence of mastering English as a foreign language (a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL examination is required), and must provide evidence of financial support for their studies. Further, graduates of non-U.S./non-Canadian dental schools may be required to furnish a translation and evaluation, in English, of their academic record by a certified agency. Individual specialty training programs may impose additional requirements as indicated within their program descriptions.
Applications to the programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics, must be made through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS). Applications to programs in endodontics should be made directly to the School of Dentistry. Applications for the program in oral and maxillofacial pathology are submitted to the graduate school.
To be interviewed and considered for admission to an advanced education program, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics, applicants must participate in the National Matching Service.
The endodontics program and the advanced education in general dentistry program does not participate in the National Matching Service and makes offers directly to applicants.
Students intending to pursue a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree must submit a separate application to the Graduate School.
The application deadlines vary by program.
Before applying to the School of Dentistry, potential applicants should note the University of Maryland policy concerning prevention and management of student and employee infection with bloodborne pathogens and the School of Dentistry’s technical standards for admission and matriculation. In addition, although the admissions process does not include questions concerning any prior criminal activity, individuals who may have had a prior or subsequent conviction or nolo contendre plea for a felony may encounter denial or removal of licensure.
All requests for applications and additional information pertaining to specialty and residency programs should be directed to:
Advanced Dental Education Programs
Office of Admissions, Rm. 6407
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
650 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
The School of Dentistry’s Web home page provides current information about all programs and admissions requirements. All requests for applications or information pertaining to the graduate programs should be directed to:
University of Maryland Graduate School
621 West Lombard Street, Room 336
Baltimore, MD 21201