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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://dental.tufts.edu <br>
'''Phone:''' (617) 636-6639<br>
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'''Phone:''' (617) 636-6639 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' DenAdmissions@tufts.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' DenAdmissions@tufts.edu
  
==Program Information==  
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==Program Information==
*Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)  
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====Curriculum====
*4 years in length  
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*Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
*D.M.D. Program Class of 2014 Statistics:
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*4 years in length
**Number of Applications: 4,635
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/combined-degree-programs/ here]
**182 first-time enrollees
 
  
==Admission Requirements==
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2012: 4289
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*Class size in 2012: 182
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*International students are not eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/academics/curriculum/dmd-program/ here]
  
====Course and Degree Requirements====  
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==Admissions Requirements==
*Degree: Undergraduate degree from an accredited 4 year college or university.
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*Required Courses  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
**2 semesters (8 credits or 3 quarters) Biology
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*Degree: Bachelor's degree from accredited 4 year college/university
**2 semesters (8 credits or 3 quarters) Inorganic Chemistry
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*Required Courses
**2 semesters (8 credits or 3 quarters) Physics
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**Biology + lab (8 credits)
**1 semester (4 credits or 2 quarters) Organic Chemistry
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**Upper level biology (3 credits)
**1 semester (3 credits or 1 quarter) Biochemistry
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**Inorganic chemistry + lab (8 credits)
**1 semester writing-intensive Humanities or Social Science course (may include History, English, Comparative Literature, Philosophy, Government or Women's Studies)
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**Physics + lab (8 credits)
*All pre-requisite coursework must be completed at an accredited 4 year college/university. Community college coursework is not accepted.
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**Organic chemistry + lab (8 credits)
*Applicants are encouraged to earn a grade of "B" or higher in all pre-requisite courses to be most competitive.
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**Biochemistry (3 credits)
*The Admissions Committee will not recognize pre-requisites completed by earning Advanced Placement credits.
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**Writing intensive Humanities or Social Science course (1 semester)
*For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/1176295338385/TUSDM-Page-dental2w_1186496760237.html#application here]
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***History
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***English
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***Comprehensive Literature
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***Philosophy
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***Government
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***Women's Studies
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*Recommended Courses
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**Anatomy
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**Physiology
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**Microbiology
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**Immunology
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**Pharmacology
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**Histology
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For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
  
====GPA====  
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====GPA====
*Minimum: GPA: 3.41 (4.0 scale)
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
**Science GPA: 3.31 (4.0 scale)
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants 2012: 3.41
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*Calculation method:
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** AP credits are not recognized.
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For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
  
====DAT====  
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====DAT====
*Dental Admissions Test (DAT) scores will be downloaded from the ADA directly to the AADSAS application.
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*Cut-off DAT score:
*Please note - DAT scores obtained before June 1, 2010 are no longer valid.
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**Academic Average: 16
**If you completed the DAT prior to June 1, 2010 you must retake the examination and submit updated scores.
 
**Please visit [http://www.ada.org this site] for information on the DAT
 
* DAT Scores of incoming class of 2016:
 
**Average: 20
 
*Minimum DAT scores:
 
** Academic Average: 16
 
 
**Perceptual Ability: 17
 
**Perceptual Ability: 17
 
**Reading Comprehension: 17
 
**Reading Comprehension: 17
 
**Total Science: 16
 
**Total Science: 16
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*Average DAT score of accepted applicants in 2012:
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**Academic Average: 20
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**Perceptual Ability: 21
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**Reading Ability: 21
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**Total Science: 16
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*Canadian DAT is also accepted
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*Tests must be taken after June 1, 2011. It is strongly suggested that the test is completed before January 1, 2014.
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*The Admissions Committee will only consider scores from the first three DAT attempts.
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For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
  
====Supporting Documents====  
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====Supporting Documents====
*A complete AADSAS application form, including a personal statement articulating motivation for a career in dentistry.
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*AADAS application
**Please visit [http://www.adea.org here] for application information.
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*Official transcripts
*Official transcripts from all universities attended (including study abroad programs and any universities attended other than the one awarding the diploma).
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*2 letters of evaluation (One from a Biology professor and one from a Biochemistry, Chemistry, Math or Physics professor) OR a pre-professional composite committee letter
**Submit updated transcripts to AADSAS at conclusion of fall 2012 term.
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*A letter from a general dentist providing proof of at least 40 hours shadowing experience
*Two letters of recommendation (one from a Biology professor and one from a Biochemistry, Chemistry, Math or Physics professor) or a pre-professional composite committee letter.
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**This letter must include approximate number of hours
*A letter from a dentist providing proof of at least 30 hours shadowing experience.
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**A total of 75 hours of shadowing must be completed
**Letter must include approximate number of hours.
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For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
*Applicant must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident.
 
*Applicants will be informed of supplemental requirements, including a $75 fee, once the Admissions Office receives their application from AADSAS.
 
*For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
 
  
==Interview==  
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==Interview==
*Interview sessions will be conducted between November 2012 and April 2013.  
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis, beginning later October 2013.
**Applicants selected for interview will be notified in writing beginning in late October 2012.
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*Interview Dates 2013-2014: November 2013 to April 2014
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For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
  
==Timeline==  
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
*Candidates in the August 2011 program should submit their applications to the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) between June 4th, 2012 and February 1st, 2013.
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*June 3, 2013: AADSAS Application opens
*Interview sessions will be conducted between November 2012 and April 2013.
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*Later October, 2013: Interview invitations start being sent
*Applicants selected for interview will be notified in writing beginning in late October 2013.
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*November 2013: Interview sessions begin and continue until April 2014
* For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
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*January 1, 2014: Deadline to complete DAT
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*February 3, 2013: AADSAS Application closes
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For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
  
==Tuition 2011-2012==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
$61,920
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*First year tuition: $63,932
 
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*Total first year fees: $77,073
For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/ here]
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For more information, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/financial-aid/general-financial-aid-informationcost-of-attendance/cost-of-education/ here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ here]
  
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Contacts

Website: http://dental.tufts.edu
Phone: (617) 636-6639
Admissions e-mail: DenAdmissions@tufts.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2012: 4289
  • Class size in 2012: 182
  • International students are not eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree from accredited 4 year college/university
  • Required Courses
    • Biology + lab (8 credits)
    • Upper level biology (3 credits)
    • Inorganic chemistry + lab (8 credits)
    • Physics + lab (8 credits)
    • Organic chemistry + lab (8 credits)
    • Biochemistry (3 credits)
    • Writing intensive Humanities or Social Science course (1 semester)
      • History
      • English
      • Comprehensive Literature
      • Philosophy
      • Government
      • Women's Studies
  • Recommended Courses
    • Anatomy
    • Physiology
    • Microbiology
    • Immunology
    • Pharmacology
    • Histology

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants 2012: 3.41
  • Calculation method:
    • AP credits are not recognized.

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Cut-off DAT score:
    • Academic Average: 16
    • Perceptual Ability: 17
    • Reading Comprehension: 17
    • Total Science: 16
  • Average DAT score of accepted applicants in 2012:
    • Academic Average: 20
    • Perceptual Ability: 21
    • Reading Ability: 21
    • Total Science: 16
  • Canadian DAT is also accepted
  • Tests must be taken after June 1, 2011. It is strongly suggested that the test is completed before January 1, 2014.
  • The Admissions Committee will only consider scores from the first three DAT attempts.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AADAS application
  • Official transcripts
  • 2 letters of evaluation (One from a Biology professor and one from a Biochemistry, Chemistry, Math or Physics professor) OR a pre-professional composite committee letter
  • A letter from a general dentist providing proof of at least 40 hours shadowing experience
    • This letter must include approximate number of hours
    • A total of 75 hours of shadowing must be completed

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis, beginning later October 2013.
  • Interview Dates 2013-2014: November 2013 to April 2014

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • June 3, 2013: AADSAS Application opens
  • Later October, 2013: Interview invitations start being sent
  • November 2013: Interview sessions begin and continue until April 2014
  • January 1, 2014: Deadline to complete DAT
  • February 3, 2013: AADSAS Application closes

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • First year tuition: $63,932
  • Total first year fees: $77,073

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here