A newbie to the DDS pond
A starting point for foreign-trained dentists considering a US DDS. What the degrees and programs are called, and the six things to think through before you apply.
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Notes from the pathway
Practical, first‑hand guides for foreign‑trained dentists heading for a US DDS.
Ready, set, go! What to expect in the first week of the DDS program
The general events most schools arrange for incoming DDS students, and what I learned from my own first weeks at UCSF.
Practicing or pausing?
For applicants who have submitted and are waiting for interview invites. How to use that time to prepare for interviews and bench tests.
Submitting your CAAPID application?
The last check-offs before you hit “final submit” on your CAAPID or supplemental applications, from character limits to score reporting.
Profile Building Guide
The resources from the Profile Building 101 session and more. Ten ways to build experience and exposure for a competitive dental school application.
Profile Building 101
Recap and recording of the January 2022 session on building a competitive profile for Advanced Standing Programs for Foreign-Trained Dentists.