1. Dentistry.ouhsc.edu

2. Kevin L. Haney, DDS, MS Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1201 N. Stonewall Avenue, Room 509 Oklahoma City, OK (405)
Dentistry.ouhsc.edu

3. Heidi M. Martin Admissions Student Program Coordinator
University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
1201 N. Stonewall Avenue, Room 516
Oklahoma City, OK
(405)
Dentistry.ouhsc.edu

4. DEMAND FOR DENTISTRY IS HIGH!
People keeping teeth longer
High demand for esthetic dentistry
Advancements in dental technology!
National emphasis on access to care
Awareness of relationship between oral health and general health
Greater number of dentists retiring (2015)
Dentistry is a well-paid, in-demand and secure profession 4

5. Favorable
Employment
Outlook

8. Best Jobs 2019 – U. S. News
From the dentist’s chair, to the preschool classroom, to the veterinarian’s office, these top jobs are in – demand, pay good salaries, and provide job satisfaction.
Rankings Lists
100 Best Jobs
#1 Software Developer
$101, 790
#2 Statistician
$84, 060
#3 Physician Assistant
$104, 860
#4 Dentist
$151,440
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100 Best Health Care Jobs
#1 Physician Assistant
$104,860
#2 Dentist
$151,440
#3 Nurse Anesthetist
$165,120
#4 Orthodontist
$208,000
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9. Career Advantages Personal Satisfaction Variety Creativity Flexibility
Security
Career Advantages

10. WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT DENTISTRY?
One of ten most trusted and ethical professions in US
Flexibility - to balance personal and professional life
Opportunity to be your own boss
Personally rewarding (earning potential, service to others)
Combines art and science

11. REASONS STUDENTS CHOOSE DENTISTRY
Source: American Dental Education Association, 2010 11

12. PROFESSIONAL OPTIONS IN DENTISTRY and Dental Hygiene
General Practice (80%)
Specialization (20%)
Practice Settings:
private offices
public health facilities,
hospitals
military
Teaching
Research

13. General Dentists
Has completed a DDS/DMD curriculum (usually 4 years post Bachelor’s degree)
May or may not have completed a 1 or 2 year advanced education program focusing on general dentistry
May practice all phases / types of dentistry

14. Dental Hygienists Some programs have Associates Degree
Some have Bachelors Degree
Some hygienists pursue Masters Degree level training (primarily educators)

15. GENDER: The percentage of female pediatric dentists has increased from 14.3% to 47% since 1998.
Source: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry member database 2013
OUCOD Graduates (as of 2014):
28 Female (47%)
37 Male (53%)
65 have entered into pediatric dentistry

16. APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

17. State of Oklahoma DDS Programs (1):
University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
DH Programs (3):
Rose State College
Tulsa Community College

18. APPICATION CYCLE – D.D.S.
Cycle Opens: June 1
Application Deadline: October 1
Interviews: Sept – Nov
Final Selections: December
College students typically apply at the end of their junior year

19. APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Application (ADEA.org)
Dental Admission Test (DAT)
Recommendations
Pre-dental Advisory Committee (two science professors if no committee)
Dentist
Supplemental Application (OU)
Sent directly to OU College of Dentistry
The AADSAS processing fee is $217 for the first dental school, and $68 for each additional school.
OU Supplemental app is 75.00
Other requirements:
･ Letter of evaluation from a dentist (submit to AADSAS)
･ DAT (make results available to Oklahoma College of Dentistry)
･ 100 hours of observation/experience in practice of dentistry or dental lab ･ International Students: A course-by-course transcript evaluation by World Education Services (WES) for any coursework taken at a college or university outside the United States 19 19

20. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Observation/Experience International Students
Self-reported on application
100 hours (minimum)
Dental practice, clinic or dental lab
Experience is ideal
International Students
TOEFL required 88 minimum ASP 94 minimum
Coursework evaluated by World Education Services (WES)
Minimum paper based 570, computer based 230, Internet based 88

21. PRE-DENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PREREQUISITES
COURSE
SEMESTER HOURS
English 6
Psychology 3
Biology with Lab
16 *
General Chemistry with Lab 8
Organic Chemistry with Lab
Physics with Lab
Biochemistry
In the next application cycle we will change the prerequisites to include 8 more hours of biology for a total of 16 credits required, or essentially four courses with lab
We may reduce the hours of physics to 4 instead of 8

22. CURRENT POOL (8/27/2019) CLOSES 10/1/2019
Total Applications:
Resident:

23. ADMISSION BY THE NUMBERS
Total Applications
OK Residents
Non-Residents
Total Interviews
Non-Residents
OK Residents
TOTAL ADMITS – 2018/ Non-Residents
OK Residents 49

24. Interview Stats 2018-19 Ave GPA – 3.62 (3.58-2017)
Ave Req GPA – 3.52 ( )
OU Ave DAT – 19.96
National Ave DAT – 19.2
QRT
RCT
BIO
GEN
ORG
PAT
SciAve
TotAve
1/17-12/17
18.4
20.4
18.9
19.1
19.2
19.0
1/16-12/16
18.0
20.3
18.7
18.9
19.0

25. Ave GPA - 3.62 Ave Sci GPA - 3.47 Ave DAT – 19.93 Ave Sci DAT - 18
Interview Stats
Female 55 : Male 115
AGE: (7 over 30)
Ethnicity/Race: (Pool):
Asian/Pacific Islander - 28
American Indian - 11
Black or African American – 4
Hispanic or Latino - 5
White - 106
International - 0
Two or More - 1
Re-applicants – 43
2 second app
7 third app
1 fourth app
Ave GPA
Ave Sci GPA
Ave DAT – 19.93
Ave Sci DAT - 18
Residents 53
Non-residents 117

26. What Does it Cost?
Costs are subject to change without notice Figures )except tuition)
are an approximate breakdown of education expenses

27. OUCOD Website Information
Dental Hygiene Program
HygieneProgram/BaccalaureateProgram.aspx
Doctor of Dental Surgery Program
DentistryDDS.aspx

28. Questions?