Doctor of Dental Surgery
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Oral health care is changing rapidly. So is dental education.
When choosing the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program, you are not just committing to being an exceptional care provider, but also agreeing to shape the future of oral health care. After you complete our program, you will carry the tenets of the Advocate-Clinician-Thinker curriculum into your professional career.
As a student, you will work with groundbreaking technology such as digital dentistry and haptic devices to better serve patients. You will have the opportunity to provide care across the state to underserved populations in a variety of practice settings. You will collaborate in interprofessional practice with the best and brightest minds across the health professions.
More About our Admissions Process
Admissions
Learn more about important deadlines, how to apply and requirements for admissions to our DDS program.
Student Recruitment
Discover how our student recruitment programs support aspiring dental professionals through mentorship, resources, and hands-on opportunities to launch a successful career in oral health care.
The ACT Curriculum
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry is nationally recognized for its innovative Advocate-Clinician-Thinker (ACT) curriculum.
Additional Programs
ASPID Program
Adams School of Dentistry offers a 29-month Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID) as an entry for graduates of foreign dental schools, except Canadian graduates, who seek to receive additional training and practice dentistry in the United States.
DDS-MBA Dual Degree
A DDS-MBA dual degree better prepares students for an ever-changing work environment that increasingly requires graduates to be adept in both clinical knowledge and business skills.
AROWS Program
UNC Adams School of Dentistry partners with UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC to offer the Adams Rural Oral Health and Wellness Scholars (AROWS) Program.
Life as a UNC Dentist
At Carolina, you’ll explore every aspect of dentistry, assist with ground-breaking research, get involved with the school community, learn how to care for diverse patient populations, and how to care for yourself too.
Experience UNC ASOD
From our state-of-the-art facilities to our vibrant, supportive community, the heart of our mission is advancing oral health through education, patient care, research, and service.
Hear from our students and faculty as they share their experiences and passion for making a difference.
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