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Admissions email: dentadmit@osu.edu
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'''Phone: 614-292-3361<br>
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' dentistryadmissions@osu.edu
  
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===General Notes===
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==Program Information==
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*Application must be submitted through AADSAS at https://portal.aadsasweb.org
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*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
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*Applicants must submit all official transcripts to AADSAS for any academic course work attempted or completed at any institution
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*4 years in length
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*A four year program leading to a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine)  
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Descriptions can be found [http://www.dent.osu.edu/admission/ here]
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*DDS/PhD Program offered, allowing students to pursue a PhD in oral biology, neuroscience / psychobiology, biomedical engineering, and, the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program while enrolled in the DDS program.
 
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*75% of the class (70 of 101 seats) is comprised of Ohio residents.  
 
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*For the 2008-2009 year, 101 students were admitted out of 1092 applicants.
 
  
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For more information please visit http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/what_about_the_details.php
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====Admission statistics: Class of 2020====
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*Applications received: 1044
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*Entering class size: 110
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For more information, click [https://dentistry.osu.edu/prospective-students/doctor-dental-surgery here] <br>
  
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===Criteria===
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==Admission Requirements==
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*Applicants with bachelor’s degrees, prior to admission, are preferred. Applications must include all prerequisite courses, DAT score, and a recommended GPA of ‘B’ or higher.   
 
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*All applicants are required to have a minimum of 20 observation hours in a dental office.
 
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*Applicants with a strong history of experience community service are preferred.                                                       
 
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*Potential applicants may apply after successful completion of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours.
 
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*A grade of "B" or better in the required courses is recommended.
 
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*Potential applicants may apply after completion of two-thirds of the prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
 
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*Selection criteria is based on a formula:
 
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**60% Academic - based on overall GPA & DAT Academic Average
 
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**10% Technical - based on DAT Perceptual Ability score; must be > 13
 
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**10% Non-academic Experiences - based on volunteer, employment, leadership, research, sports and other experiences
 
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**20% Interview
 
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For more information please visit http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/faq.php#7 and http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/admissions_criteria.php
 
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====Required classes====
 
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*Anatomy – 1 semester
 
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*Biochemistry – 1 semester
 
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*Biology – 2 semesters
 
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*Inorganic Chemistry* – 2 semesters
 
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*Organic Chemistry* – 2 semesters
 
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*English and Advanced Composition – 2 semesters
 
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*Microbiology – 1 semester
 
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*Physics* – 1 semester
 
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*Physiology – 1 semester
 
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(*)If university does not require lab to be concurrently taken with course, then Ohio State Dentistry does not require lab.
 
  
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For more information please visit  http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/course_requirements.php
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Bachelor’s degree (any major) from an accredited university is preferred, although a minimum of 60 semester hours is necessary prior to applying. Degrees with a focus on biology or chemistry are very beneficial.
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*Required Courses (A minimum grade of “B” is required. If a “C” is obtained, an upper level course in the same discipline must be taken and obtain a minimum of “B”.)
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**Biochemistry (3 credits)
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**Freshman English and Advanced Composition (6 credits)
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**General Biology or Zoology (6 credits)
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**Human Anatomy (Gross Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy) (3 credits)
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**Inorganic Chemistry (6 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
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**Physics I (3 credits)
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*** Inorganic, Organic Chemistry and Physics courses require a lab component only if it is required by your University to take a lab component
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***Physics II is NOT required
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**Microbiology (3 credits)
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**Physiology (3 credits)
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** Note: Candidates doing a combined Anatomy/Physiology course must complete 6 credits in the combined course to fulfill the Anatomy and Physiology requirements.
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*Recommended Science Courses
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**Cell Biology
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**Embryology
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**Genetics
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**Histology
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**Immunobiology
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**Upper level Microbiology courses
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**Zoology
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*Other Recommended Courses
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**Accounting
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**Art
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**Classics
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**Communications
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**Computer & Information Science
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**Engineering Graphics
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**Marketing
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**Philosophy
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**Psychology
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*At least 2/3 of the required courses must be successfully completed before the application deadline.
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For more information on required courses, click [http://www.dent.osu.edu/admission/prospective/before_you_apply.php here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Average GPA of admitted applicants in 2008 was 3.69. The average Science GPA was 3.61. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics GPA was 3.589.
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*Minimum Overall GPA: Grade “B”
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*Applicants should have an overall GPA of “B” or better.
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*Minimum Science GPA: Grade “B”
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*Average GPA scores of accepted students in 2013:
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For more information please visit http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/statistics.php
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**Overall GPA: 3.65
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**Science GPA 3.4
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For more information, click [http://www.dent.osu.edu/admission/prospective/classprofile.pdf here]
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
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*Applicants are required to write the DAT (either the American or Canadian version, though the American version is preferred)
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*Minimum Perceptual Ability: 13
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*Applicants should have DAT scores of 18 or better
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*Average scores for 2013:
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*Applicants must complete the DAT no later than October 1st of the admissions year to be considered
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**Academic Average: 20.30
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*DAT scores are accepted for two years. If DAT scores are older than two years at the time of application, then the DAT must be retaken.
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**Total Science: 20.05
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*Average score for accepted applicants in 2008 was 18.45 for Academic Average, 18.58 for Total Science and 19.35 for Perceptual Ability.
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**Perceptual Ability: 20.59
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*DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline.
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For more information, please visit  http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/statistics.php and http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/dat_requirements.php  
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*DAT must not be taken more than 3 times. Otherwise, the candidate must apply for special permission to the DAT again.
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*Only the most recent DAT scores are taken into account if the test was written more than once.
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**The University observes any improvements from previous DAT scores however.
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*Canadian DAT scores are accepted, but the American DAT is preferred.
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For more information, click [http://www.dent.osu.edu/admission/prospective/classprofile.pdf here], [http://www.dent.osu.edu/admission/prospective/before_you_apply.php here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
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*As part of the AADSAS application, applicants must submit:
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*American Dental Education Association - Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS) application form (online)
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*All official university/college transcripts
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*The Ohio State University Supplemental Application (online)
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*Two letters of recommendation submitted electronically to AADSAS
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**This application can be completed once the candidate has been given notice from the University by e-mail.
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**One from college science professor
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*2 letters of recommendation (part of the AADSAS application). One must be from a college science professor and the other from a person who knows your personal qualities very well.
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**One from someone who knows you well
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**The letters must be sent electronically with the AADSAS application.
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**Letters from dentists observed are accepted 
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*Transcripts from any institution attended since high school must be sent to the AADSAS. Candidates accepted into the DDS program must send final official transcripts to the College of Dentistry Admissions Office.
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*Required Supplemental Application regarding residency to be completed
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*DAT Score Report must be faxed to the University.
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**Standard protocol for state-supported dental schools to establish residency status.
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*Office observation report (see below under '''''Other Requirements''''' for information)
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**Must be completed within one week of receiving the email link
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*Non-Academic Experiences (Community service) form (see below under '''''Other Requirements''''' for information)
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**Supplemental Application fee of
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For more information about the application  click [http://www.dent.osu.edu/admission/applicants/re_app_update_form.php here]<br>
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***$60.00 or U.S. or permanent citizens)
 
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***$70.00 (international students)
 
  
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For more information, please visit  http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/faq.php#2
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====Other Requirements====
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*The candidate must have received the following required immunizations by the deadlines marked on the acceptance letter:
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**Hepatitis B
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**Chickenpox Titer
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**TDAP (Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
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**MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
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**PPD Test (Intradermal Tuberculosis Test)
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*A minimum of 20 hours of observation in a private dental practise in the U.S or Canada. Applicants must submit an Office observation report.
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**The observation cannot be done with a relative or at a teaching institution.
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*Community service is required. Although there is no minimum amount of hours necessary, a significant amount of hours is important. Most activities should be focused on dealing with those in need.
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*International students from non-English countries must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and obtain the following  minimum scores:
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**577 (paper-based test)
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**233 (computed-based test)
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**79 (Internet-based test)
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For more information on immunization requirements, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/immunization.php here]<br>
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For more information on the observation requirements, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/observation_hour_requirements.php here]<br>
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For more information on community service requirements, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/service_requirements.php here]<br>
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For more information for international students, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/applicants_international_students.php here]
  
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====Interviews====
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====Additional Requirements for Transfer Applicants====
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*All interviews take place in person and are by invitation only. All interviews took place on Interview Events on campus from October to December.
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Pre-doctoral applicants at another U.S. or Canadian school that wish to transfer to Ohio State University with advanced standing may apply as transfer applicants.
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*Circa 180 applicants are interviewed for 104 seats.  
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*Requirements:
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*Applicants are interviewed by five Admissions committee members - Three faculty members and two dental students
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**Letter from the applicant explaining why they want to transfer
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*Interviews last approximately one hour. Professional business attire is recommended.  
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**Official transcripts of all pre-dental and dental school coursework.
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**Official copy of Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores.
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**Official copy of the National Board Dental Exam (NBDE) Part 1 scores
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**Two letters of recommendation (or more) from dental school faculty members of the original school.
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**Letter from the applicant’s school Dean
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**Course outlines from the applicant’s dental school.
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For more information on transfer applicants, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/appilcants_transfer_students.php here]
  
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For more information, please visit  http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/faq.php
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==Interview==
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* 3 interview events each admission cycle, bringing in 72 applicants for each event
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*Multiple Mini-Interviews – Our current interview format allows you to meet with seven members of the College of Dentistry Community, including faculty and D3 & D4 students. During the interview you will discuss a range of topics and each member you meet with will contribute to your final interview score.
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*Student Panel – This closed door session is attended only by our current students and you, our interviewees. This is your opportunity to ask our students about life at OSU and in Postle Hall. We encourage you to ask questions and see for yourself what life as a dental student is like.
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*Tour the OSU Campus and Postle Hall – Tour guides will provide you within an insiders prospective on life at OSU and in Postle Hall. You will hear firsthand from your future classmates what it is like to be a student here at OSU.
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*Student Services Panel--meet members of our student services team, including Student Affair, Registrar, and Financial Aid. During this interactive session you will learn about the numerous services available to students at OSU.|
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*Friends and Family Panel--Friends and family are invited to join you for the welcome and continental breakfast and then they are off on their own to explore Columbus. At the end of the day they are invited to return to Postle Hall and attend our "Friends and Family" Panel. This panel consist of a spouse, parent, and current student from the CoD. Your guest will hear from our panelist on what is like to have a loved one in dental school.
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.osu.edu/admission/applicants/interviews.php here]
  
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==Deadlines for Fall 2009 Admission==
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==Timeline of 2013==
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*May 15, 2008 – Application becomes available on AADSAS website
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*June 3, 3 – AADSAS Application cycle opens
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*June 1st – OSU begins processing applications
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*September
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*September 15th – Deadline for Applications
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**1– AADSAS Application deadline for out of state applicants
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*October through December – Interview events
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**15 – AADSAS Application deadline for out of state applicants
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*December 8th – Offers of Acceptance mailed
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**14– INTERVIEW EVENT #1
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*October 5: Interview event 2
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*Nov. 2: Interview 3
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*December 2: Offers and Acceptance
  
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For more information, please visit  http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/admissions_calendar.php
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.osu.edu/admission/applicants/calendar.php here],
  
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==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*For Class of 2012, Ohio Resident Annual (3 quarters) Tuition is with total expenses of $46,664.
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*First year tuition (Ohio resident) - $ 30,436
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*Non Resident Annual Tuition of $ 56,793, with total expenses of $76,626.
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*First year tuition (Non-Ohio resident) - $ 65,446
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*Dental students are eligible to apply for residency after 12 months or instant residency in certain cases.  
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*Books, supplies & insurance: $ 6,276
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*Living expenses (housing, meals, etc.): $ 15,876
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*Application fee (U.S. or permanent citizens):  $ 60.00
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*Application fee (International students): $ 70.00
  
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For more information, please visit
 
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http://www.dent.ohio-state.edu/oaa/fa/Tuition,%20Fees%20and%20Budgets.htm
 
  
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.dent.osu.edu/
Phone: 614-292-3361

Admissions e-mail: dentistryadmissions@osu.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • 4 years in length

Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics: Class of 2020

  • Applications received: 1044
  • Entering class size: 110

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree (any major) from an accredited university is preferred, although a minimum of 60 semester hours is necessary prior to applying. Degrees with a focus on biology or chemistry are very beneficial.
  • Required Courses (A minimum grade of “B” is required. If a “C” is obtained, an upper level course in the same discipline must be taken and obtain a minimum of “B”.)
    • Biochemistry (3 credits)
    • Freshman English and Advanced Composition (6 credits)
    • General Biology or Zoology (6 credits)
    • Human Anatomy (Gross Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy) (3 credits)
    • Inorganic Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Physics I (3 credits)
      • Inorganic, Organic Chemistry and Physics courses require a lab component only if it is required by your University to take a lab component
      • Physics II is NOT required
    • Microbiology (3 credits)
    • Physiology (3 credits)
    • Note: Candidates doing a combined Anatomy/Physiology course must complete 6 credits in the combined course to fulfill the Anatomy and Physiology requirements.
  • Recommended Science Courses
    • Cell Biology
    • Embryology
    • Genetics
    • Histology
    • Immunobiology
    • Upper level Microbiology courses
    • Zoology
  • Other Recommended Courses
    • Accounting
    • Art
    • Classics
    • Communications
    • Computer & Information Science
    • Engineering Graphics
    • Marketing
    • Philosophy
    • Psychology
  • At least 2/3 of the required courses must be successfully completed before the application deadline.

For more information on required courses, click here

GPA

  • Minimum Overall GPA: Grade “B”
  • Minimum Science GPA: Grade “B”
  • Average GPA scores of accepted students in 2013:
    • Overall GPA: 3.65
    • Science GPA 3.4

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Minimum Perceptual Ability: 13
  • Average scores for 2013:
    • Academic Average: 20.30
    • Total Science: 20.05
    • Perceptual Ability: 20.59
  • DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline.
  • DAT must not be taken more than 3 times. Otherwise, the candidate must apply for special permission to the DAT again.
  • Only the most recent DAT scores are taken into account if the test was written more than once.
    • The University observes any improvements from previous DAT scores however.
  • Canadian DAT scores are accepted, but the American DAT is preferred.

For more information, click here, here

Supporting Documents

  • American Dental Education Association - Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS) application form (online)
  • The Ohio State University Supplemental Application (online)
    • This application can be completed once the candidate has been given notice from the University by e-mail.
  • 2 letters of recommendation (part of the AADSAS application). One must be from a college science professor and the other from a person who knows your personal qualities very well.
    • The letters must be sent electronically with the AADSAS application.
  • Transcripts from any institution attended since high school must be sent to the AADSAS. Candidates accepted into the DDS program must send final official transcripts to the College of Dentistry Admissions Office.
  • DAT Score Report must be faxed to the University.
  • Office observation report (see below under Other Requirements for information)
  • Non-Academic Experiences (Community service) form (see below under Other Requirements for information)

For more information about the application click here

Other Requirements

  • The candidate must have received the following required immunizations by the deadlines marked on the acceptance letter:
    • Hepatitis B
    • Chickenpox Titer
    • TDAP (Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
    • PPD Test (Intradermal Tuberculosis Test)
  • A minimum of 20 hours of observation in a private dental practise in the U.S or Canada. Applicants must submit an Office observation report.
    • The observation cannot be done with a relative or at a teaching institution.
  • Community service is required. Although there is no minimum amount of hours necessary, a significant amount of hours is important. Most activities should be focused on dealing with those in need.
  • International students from non-English countries must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and obtain the following minimum scores:
    • 577 (paper-based test)
    • 233 (computed-based test)
    • 79 (Internet-based test)

For more information on immunization requirements, click here
For more information on the observation requirements, click here
For more information on community service requirements, click here
For more information for international students, click here

Additional Requirements for Transfer Applicants

Pre-doctoral applicants at another U.S. or Canadian school that wish to transfer to Ohio State University with advanced standing may apply as transfer applicants.

  • Requirements:
    • Letter from the applicant explaining why they want to transfer
    • Official transcripts of all pre-dental and dental school coursework.
    • Official copy of Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores.
    • Official copy of the National Board Dental Exam (NBDE) Part 1 scores
    • Two letters of recommendation (or more) from dental school faculty members of the original school.
    • Letter from the applicant’s school Dean
    • Course outlines from the applicant’s dental school.

For more information on transfer applicants, click here

Interview

  • 3 interview events each admission cycle, bringing in 72 applicants for each event
  • Multiple Mini-Interviews – Our current interview format allows you to meet with seven members of the College of Dentistry Community, including faculty and D3 & D4 students. During the interview you will discuss a range of topics and each member you meet with will contribute to your final interview score.
  • Student Panel – This closed door session is attended only by our current students and you, our interviewees. This is your opportunity to ask our students about life at OSU and in Postle Hall. We encourage you to ask questions and see for yourself what life as a dental student is like.
  • Tour the OSU Campus and Postle Hall – Tour guides will provide you within an insiders prospective on life at OSU and in Postle Hall. You will hear firsthand from your future classmates what it is like to be a student here at OSU.
  • Student Services Panel--meet members of our student services team, including Student Affair, Registrar, and Financial Aid. During this interactive session you will learn about the numerous services available to students at OSU.|
  • Friends and Family Panel--Friends and family are invited to join you for the welcome and continental breakfast and then they are off on their own to explore Columbus. At the end of the day they are invited to return to Postle Hall and attend our "Friends and Family" Panel. This panel consist of a spouse, parent, and current student from the CoD. Your guest will hear from our panelist on what is like to have a loved one in dental school.

For more information, click here

Timeline of 2013

  • June 3, 3 – AADSAS Application cycle opens
  • September
    • 1– AADSAS Application deadline for out of state applicants
    • 15 – AADSAS Application deadline for out of state applicants
    • 14– INTERVIEW EVENT #1
  • October 5: Interview event 2
  • Nov. 2: Interview 3
  • December 2: Offers and Acceptance

For more information, click here,

Tuition 2013-2014

  • First year tuition (Ohio resident) - $ 30,436
  • First year tuition (Non-Ohio resident) - $ 65,446
  • Books, supplies & insurance: $ 6,276
  • Living expenses (housing, meals, etc.): $ 15,876
  • Application fee (U.S. or permanent citizens): $ 60.00
  • Application fee (International students): $ 70.00
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